Dreamstar

[Eddie M.]

this scheme is plausible and this plane is more aesthetically beautiful than the F-22 that lacks personality.

I thank you kind Sir!

[John Howling Mouse]

howzdeDreamstar

Waiting for some cooler weather. The heat in Texas has sapped the creativity right out of me. Plus, I spray paint outside and the paint is drying before it makes it to the model. That's hot! I guess I could work on the landing gear...

And now wildfires to boot.  Sure hope you folks get some rain soon.

[scooter]

And now wildfires to boot.  Sure hope you folks get some rain soon.

New York State, Northern New Jersey and Vermont got it all last weekend from Irene, John.

Stay safe, Eddie, and remember to do your rain dance. (Beaut Dreamstar too.  Lotsa character)

[Eddie M.]

Thank you Baz and Scooter. I'm a bit bummed out because I just found out a friend lost their house in the big fire in Bastrop, TX. The fire moved very fast. Take a look at youtube under Bastrop Tx fire. You can't fight a fire like that unless you have air support....Here's one video. It's a bit long and no sound but it shows how fast the fire was moving, some air support and what people think is important to risk their lives for...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y-cr8-UUmA&feature=related

[NARSES2]

Sorry to hear about your friends hous. The Texas fires have made the news here in the UK, look horrendous and the speed with which they are moving is terrifying

[Eddie M.]

Sorry to hear about your friends hous. The Texas fires have made the news here in the UK, look horrendous and the speed with which they are moving is terrifying

Thank you very much. Things have quieted down some, but the fire danger continues....

I just had an idea that will move this project forward. It will definitely raise an eyebrow or two.....

[jsport]

we want our eyesbrows raised..

[Eddie M.]

we want our eyesbrows raised..

Hopefully this will do it. I got the idea from seeing false canopies painted on the bottom of aircraft. Since Dreamstar is so large, I figured I'd paint the outline of a Harrier on the bottom. It needs touch ups, but the basic idea is there. The idea being that it might entice an aircraft to engage if the enemy were to see a Harrier instead of the monster Dreamstar.

[RussC]

we want our eyesbrows raised..

Hopefully this will do it. I got the idea from seeing false canopies painted on the bottom of aircraft. Since Dreamstar is so large, I figured I'd paint the outline of a Harrier on the bottom. It needs touch ups, but the basic idea is there. The idea being that it might entice an aircraft to engage if the enemy were to see a Harrier instead of the monster Dreamstar.

Great idea. I still see some undersides with canopies there. This also reminds me a bit of the late war Japanese CV's with battleships and cruisers painted on their flight decks, i.e. Zuiho.
 
   Wonder if it would be interesting on larger quiet engine UAV's to paint a vulture or large bird there on the bottom.
 
   Read this about p-38 drivers being seen from longer distances and identified, and the opponents refusing to engage.

[jsport]

wicked cool stuff

[tanktastic43]

Great idea. 

tt43.

[Pablo1965]

Yes, agreed, a very nice scheme.

[coolpop6307]

Are you done with this magnificent beast?       

[coolpop6307]

Oh and I forgot to say I love the paint scheme.