Dutch Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) @Darren Roberts, Judging from these other two NWC China Lake photos, I would say that at least the wings and lower forward fuselage are all white. It looks like the lower center aft fuselage is dark blue from just aft of the intakes to the exhaust cones. Edited January 23 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 IPMS magazine had a good set of drawings of this bird for the Bi-centinneal issue. I have the fin logo somewhere and will dig it out. Actually quite a few pictures of this bird on the China Lake photo site as well as other places. Yes the bottoms of the wings are mirror the top. This bird was one of the orgional T-38A's built for the USAF and in 1972 transferred to the USN for use at Top Gun. From there it was sent to China Lake and wore this scheme for a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) @Darren Roberts, There is also a photo of an all red or orange QT-38A as well. Might be an easy add for Kursad. Motorbooks also released a Bicentennial book called Air 200 or something like that that featured some beautiful shots including military and civilian subjects. Edited January 19 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Awesome info. Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Anything else that might be needed for this sheet, @KursadA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 looking at the landing gear doors and speed brakes on the China Lake Bi-cent T-38 my take on the bottoms of the wings mirroring the top would be incorrect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I am still working on the T-38 sheet with USNTPS and USAF TPS markings (along with a few heritage schemes) and will let you know when I have anything to share. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Folks, can any of you help with the second badge (the one closer to the tail) on the spine of the Edwards jet (64-13197)? I was not able to identify it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) @KursadA The light colored rectangle behind the red navigation light? It looks like one block from a variable intensity formation light strip. K/r, Dutch Note: (My bad. I completely missed those.) Edited April 15 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Is it this, the heritage logo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) @KursadA Or are you talking about the previous markings? That is the Air Force Material Command badge. Edited April 15 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 1/18/2025 at 2:31 AM, aircal62 said: From there it was sent to China Lake and wore this scheme for a bit. It actually wore this scheme till it's last dying day as a QT-38A on the Range at China Lake in December 1980. One of the best looking Bicentennial jets to fly imho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 What I needed was the TPS heritage logo - thanks! I have not forgotten this one and eventually will do it as well - but the sheet coming in the next two months will have the USNTPS and USAF TPS jet originally proposed, and possibly one or two simpler heritage schemes that can fit on the sheet. 1 hour ago, Incaroad said: It actually wore this scheme till it's last dying day as a QT-38A on the Range at China Lake in December 1980. One of the best looking Bicentennial jets to fly imho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Understand Kursad, I was just saying from an earlier reply. I appreciate you will do this scheme too! Apologize for the interruption. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 This is probably my favorite. I think its been done already but could use the Caracal Treatment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 On 4/15/2025 at 5:21 PM, KursadA said: What I needed was the TPS heritage logo - thanks! I have not forgotten this one and eventually will do it as well - but the sheet coming in the next two months will have the USNTPS and USAF TPS jet originally proposed, and possibly one or two simpler heritage schemes that can fit on the sheet. I should have provided that decal earlier, so I apologize, Kursad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, KursadA said: Yeaaaahhh boy!! That looks fantastic Kursad!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Im ready to rock and roll with this one! Let us know when it's open for ordering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 17 hours ago, Captain Tyler said: Im ready to rock and roll with this one! Let us know when it's open for ordering Me too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.