Mstor Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Looks like the USAF is doing it too. I guess if its good enough for the the USAF, I'll have to give it a try too. Or maybe they're going to do a bare metal finish? It is gloss black after all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 The A-10 is being prepared for its role as arbitrator of the post apocalyptic world. The black paint will camouflage it against the plastic fueled fires of the world that is 2021. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Can't wait for the weathering results! lol Looks like they black-based the hangar floor, too : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Aw man, too bad that's not the A-10 N/AW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) Google's reverse image search found this article which has a nearly head-on image which gives an idea of how the turbines were masked, https://theaviationgeekclub.com/this-a-10-is-the-last-hog-for-now-to-receive-new-wings/ It also found original image with this caption, Corrosion control technicians with the 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron apply primer to an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The squadron is part of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, which provides logistics, support, maintenance and distribution for ... https://www.ndtahq.com/the-secretary-of-defense-on-dods-path-forward-readiness-and-capacity/ Edited October 25, 2019 by southwestforests Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 I found it on Reddit's Warplaneporn thread. Said the same thing. Being primed. Didn't say that it was because of the new wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Awww, I was looking forward to seeing them apply the white mottling : ) Maybe if the painting crew were comprised of scale modelers who are into weathering : ) It would be fun to see how the technique translates to real aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 It would be fun to see how the technique translates to real aircraft. On the one hand, it would indeed be. On the other hand is a strong suspicion that it would appear a bit cartoony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 That would require about $1.8 million in Alclad. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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