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Does anyone know what paint scheme was worn by USMC KC-130T 165000 of VMGR-452 when it crashed on 10 July 2017?  I have searched the web for USMC KC-130T photos of VMGR-452 and have found a few since 2013 in a new overall glossy lt gray with all black markings.  So, I was wondering if 165000 was still in the old three color TPS scheme or the new lt gray color scheme?  I want to build a tribute bird. R/ Dutch

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Don, Here is another photo of 165352.  It is almost assuredly a single color scheme.  As far as I can tell, it is the only USMC KC-130F/R/T/J painted in this scheme, all others are still in the standard TPS scheme, with two notable exceptions for the VMGR-252 & -352 black tail birds..

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I am going to paint and decal my KC-130T model project in the Navy TPS scheme using MIL-STD-2161B, page 102 & 103.  This reference clearly denotes Federal Standard colors and markings (font, color, size and general location).  As there is no specific aftermarket decal for a USMC KC-130 in TPS markings, I will have to piecemeal the markings.  I plan on using Microscale / Superscale 72-274 for the US insignia; Scale-Master SM-35 for the medium gray (FS36237) titles, codes and numbers; and SM-15 for the black (FS37038) numbers on the nose.  However, I still need the dark compass ghost gray (FS36320) title (MARINES x1), codes (NY x2), and numbers (000 x2) for the upper wing. The Mil-Std calls for 30" for all wing markings.  To size it for 1/144 scale, that would be 15" on a 1/72 scale decal sheet.  I think the "New" Microscale sheet AC72-0019 will work for the "Marines" title and the "NY" code (from NAVY). Does anyone know of any appropriately sized number sheets in FS36320?  Microscale's  AC72-0018 only has 24" & 36" letters and numbers.  R/ Dutch

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On 10/17/2017 at 3:22 PM, nikolaos said:

both in 24 April 2016  Azores :wave:

I thought that background looked familiar! Lajes was probably one of my favorite VP deployment sites.

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On 2017-10-17 at 3:39 PM, Dutch said:

Nikolaos, I have both of those pictures. I will build it and paint it awaiting the decals. Thank you, Dutch

 

I’d die and go to heaven if Tamiya or Hasegawa produced a 1/72 Hercules.

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On 9/22/2017 at 3:48 PM, RedCrown said:

I believe that Dave Roof is making decals for this aircraft, according to his post on Facebook.

 

 

I am, but not in 1/144 scale. There will be a 1/72 sheet, and a couple of follow up sheets in 48th scale.

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On 3/15/2018 at 9:42 AM, Dutch said:

I am going to paint and decal my KC-130T model project in the Navy TPS scheme using MIL-STD-2161B, page 102 & 103.  This reference clearly denotes Federal Standard colors and markings (font, color, size and general location).  As there is no specific aftermarket decal for a USMC KC-130 in TPS markings, I will have to piecemeal the markings.  I plan on using Microscale / Superscale 72-274 for the US insignia; Scale-Master SM-35 for the medium gray (FS36237) titles, codes and numbers; and SM-15 for the black (FS37038) numbers on the nose.  However, I still need the dark compass ghost gray (FS36320) title (MARINES x1), codes (NY x2), and numbers (000 x2) for the upper wing. The Mil-Std calls for 30" for all wing markings.  To size it for 1/144 scale, that would be 15" on a 1/72 scale decal sheet.  I think the "New" Microscale sheet AC72-0019 will work for the "Marines" title and the "NY" code (from NAVY). Does anyone know of any appropriately sized number sheets in FS36320?  Microscale's  AC72-0018 only has 24" & 36" letters and numbers.  R/ Dutch

 

 

Not 100% sure how they'll look, but I can cut you a set of vinyl masks so you can paint the markings on. Give me a day or two after Easter and I'll scale down and cut markings from the 72nd sheet.

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Not 100% sure how they'll look, but I can cut you a set of vinyl masks so you can paint the markings on. Give me a day or two after Easter and I'll scale down and cut markings from the 72nd sheet.

Bless you Dave Roof!  May your tribe increase!  I am still planning on building KC-130T-30 164597 of VMGR-452 in 1/72 scale as well, so am awaiting your decals when released. S/f, Dutch

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