Help Needed

lancer · September 15, 2007, 01:46:55 PM

I've hit as very BIG brick wall with my 2 builds and I need some assistance in gettingt them moving again.
First issue is decals, all I have at thye moment for decal sets are some Phantom squadron markings and one helo squadron marking. All very uninspiring for what I want to do. I am really looking for some JMSDF fixed wing aircraft markings to go on my opair of builds. So, can anyone point me in the right direction for some or would anyone be willing to part with some decals?

Second issue is colour schemes. The birds I am building are a Bucc and a SHAR2. The Bucc is currently in an unfinished scheme of Intermediate Blue over white. BUT, I don't reall want to leave it like that and am looking for some ideas as to what to finish her with. The SHAR2 is stil in the initial building stages, but I am already struggling with idea's for a colour scheme. What would be a good scheme for this bird? Leave it in the all over colour that they were in when in RN service or something more suitably Japanese?? And if so, what??

Any help would br gratefully recieved as I am unusually devoid of ideas and inspiration at the moment.

Thorvic · September 15, 2007, 03:49:10 PM

Can you wait till cov next Sunday Lance ?

I have the Hidoki book on JADSF Toom schemes and some Hase F1 decals that might kit the bill

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Dork the kit slayer · September 16, 2007, 01:35:56 AM

HOw about some Japanese ww2 unit markings???

Doesnt lift yer frock?

I can do limited modern stuff.

lancer · September 16, 2007, 09:01:02 AM

QuoteCan you wait till cov next Sunday Lance ?

I have the Hidoki book on JADSF Toom schemes and some Hase F1 decals that might kit the bill

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Won't be able to make Cov Thorvic. This year hasn't been very good to me, so I have a ot of other stuff that has to take priority over shows. Sorry mate.

lancer · September 16, 2007, 09:02:47 AM

QuoteHOw about some Japanese ww2 unit markings???

Doesnt lift yer frock? I can do limited modern stuff.

I was thinking about doing the Harrier in a 'retro Zero' scheme, but again no WW2 markings for it. Pity really, I think it'd be kinda cool.

nev · September 17, 2007, 08:37:40 PM

Lance, if its JMSDF you're building, their camo scheme is kinda inverted - white over grey, looks very different and quite stylish. As for squadron markings, I would go retro, IJN squadron markings were often coloured stripes/bands etc which should be relatively easy to reproduce, as well as quite striking.

Mossie · September 18, 2007, 01:16:13 PM

Lance, if you want to go camo, the JASDF blues is a martime scheme (I think I've got this right), how about a variation on the theme for a JMSDF aircraft? Stripes, disruption, lego, one colour on topside/one lower, another colour added, worlds your oyster realy.

If you want a retro scheme I've got some decals you can have from an Aoshima Aichi E16A Zuiun "Paul".

lancer · September 19, 2007, 02:15:42 AM

QuoteLance, if you want to go camo, the JASDF blues is a martime scheme (I think I've got this right), how about a variation on the theme for a JMSDF aircraft? Stripes, disruption, lego, one colour on topside/one lower, another colour added, worlds your oyster realy.

If you want a retro scheme I've got some decals you can have from an Aoshima Aichi E16A Zuiun "Paul".

Mossie,
That'd be great - Thanks. PM me to let me know what you want for them.

Mossie · September 19, 2007, 01:34:41 PM

PM coming your way Lance!