Gator52 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) edit: After completing a third Barksdale KC-135Q model, I thought I'd consolidate the threads rather than start another! ******** Lots of transition for the USAF in the 1990s; the combination of BRAC, MAJCOM reorganization, and the post-Cold War drawdown led to some unique and short-lived paint and marking combinations. In June 1992, the 2d Wing at Barksdale was reassigned from SAC to Air Combat Command, and the Wing's aircraft received ACC-style unit markings. For the KC-135s of the 71st Air Refueling Squadron, these markings were fairly short-lived, as the squadron was reassigned to Air Mobility Command in October 1993 before being inactivated in April 1994. Meanwhile, the Stratotanker fleet was in the midst of paint scheme transitions, and tankers in all three paint schemes (ADC gray, Shamu, and AMC gray) were on Barksdale's ramp during this time. The ADC gray jets were becoming scarce by 1992, and I've only seen photos of two ADC gray KC-135s wearing Air Combat Command markings, one at Dyess, and the other at Barksdale, which is the subject I chose for this project, KC-135Q 59-1512. Decals are a mix of kit, spares box, custom, and Caracal 144004. Minicraft -135 kits need a lot of nose weight; it's a good thing a tail stand was included as I underestimated how much weight would be needed! And just for fun, with a fellow 71st jet that I finished about 2 years ago: Thanks for looking- Chris Edited June 11, 2022 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Very nice! You have the beginnings of a great collection here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluedot25 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Very nice Chris...! I like pic #6 showing the jets side by side in the different schemes... nice weathering on the control surfaces too...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Chris! Two fantastic builds! Love the ADC Gray scheme. Excellent work. I'm jealous! Edited July 8, 2022 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 I appreciate your kind comments, thank you! The next model in the Barksdale KC-135 collection is on short final, just needs a flat coat and final details. I will post pictures soon, using for the first time the new lights I bought for photography! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 Some test shots with the new lights: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 KC-135Q 58-0060, June 1993. Based on a photo in Don Logan's C-135 book. Family shots: Thanks for looking- Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluedot25 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Very nice Chris..!!! Hard to pick a favorite... they all look great..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S K Loh Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very nice builds of KC-135s. S K Loh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Lovely line up Chris 🏆 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Love it! Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Awesome line-up of KC's Chris. Love them all. Motivating me to get off my duff and get some of mine finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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