Gator52 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Here's my subject, KC-135Q 59-1470 in the summer of 1993: https://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Air-Force/Boeing-KC-135Q-Stratotanker-717-148/2579627/L?qsp=eJwtjEEKwkAMRe%2BStS5K0UV3egFdeIGQfLS0OmMmYIfSuxsHd4/34K0k6eVY/FYzaKACNnnQjjIbPwsNK02on2QaTJPsu/7wjlyS%2BbmGUnacRJAd%2BvcXU9gvoUg73ePcBcCujak/htex5JnbA87jTNv2BU46LqA%3D I find the transitional period from SAC/TAC/MAC to ACC/AMC fascinating, as many units were inactivated or changed aircraft/missions during the early to mid 1990s, which resulted in some very short-lived markings on much of the USAF heavy fleet. Part of what drew me to this subject was the obvious overpaints of the previous SAC-era markings, plus the relatively unique fighter-style ACC markings on a tanker. Minicraft kit OOB except for the antennas on the forward fuselage. Decals are a mixture of Caracal 144004, the spares box, and custom decals printed by Speedway Decals for me. Thanks for looking Jonah Edited May 10, 2020 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Lovely work Jonah, nice to see some of these KC-135s built. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) Jonah, Beautiful build. Yes, the early to mid 1990s was a fascinating time for USAF heavy metal. Love the Stratotanker. You have done an excellent job capturing the look. What brand and color paints did you use for the Shamu scheme? K/r, Dutch Edited May 11, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanks gentlemen...Dutch I used Model Master enamels; lightened FS 36081 over 16473. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Gator52 wrote: I find the transitional period from SAC/TAC/MAC to ACC/AMC fascinating, as many units were inactivated or changed aircraft/missions during the early to mid 1990s, which resulted in some very short-lived markings on much of the USAF heavy fleet. Part of what drew me to this subject was the obvious overpaints of the previous SAC-era markings, plus the relatively unique fighter-style ACC markings on a tanker. Jonah, Very impressive build and especially the paint application. "Heavy Tankers look better when they're done right, and you did an exceptional job on this one!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Super nice job on your 135 Jonah! Love the Shamu scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluedot25 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Very nice... I’m a big fan of the -135 in the Shamu scheme, and yours looks great... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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