Looking For Information

elmayerle · December 22, 2007, 01:06:39 AM

Once upon a time, I remember seeing, in a book on the F-14, a picture of a desktop model painted in Thunderbirds markings as part of the sales effort to the USAF. If anyone has that book, I'd truly appreciate a scan of that. Similarly, if anyone has a pic of any proposed F-15 schemes for the Thunderbirds, I'd be very interesting. As 'tis, my F-15 Thunderbirds scheme at the moement is a cross between that of 71-0291 in Bi-Centennial demo markings and an amalgam of actual Thunderbirds markings for the F-16 and previous aircraft used; the biggest problem I have is that the F-15 would be the first high-wing fighter in their use.

Amphion · December 22, 2007, 03:19:35 AM

No help as such, but...

I recently aqquired a Hasegawa F-16 in Thunderbird markings of the net, needless to say she won't be getting dress up in that attire ^_^ , but if you have the need I'll happily trade the decals.

I was going to post this in the trade-section, and I will further on, but since you mentioned it I thought I let you know.

AeroplaneDriver · December 22, 2007, 08:11:42 AM

A couple of years ago I picked up the AMT 1/72 Thunderbirds set for a song. It has an F-100, F-4, and F-16 with decals for all 3. I have no plans for a T-Bird build so you're welcome ot all three sets of decals if you think you can use them on this project.

I cold mail them or bring them to Dallas next month.

Mossie · December 22, 2007, 09:55:33 AM

You're probably aware Evan, but there's a few aircraft on the US airshow scene in spurious Thunderbirds colours.
T-33
L-39

There's one here of a modellers WIP of a F-107, it probably would have ended up flying in Thunderbirds colours had it entered service:
http://groups.msn.com/InfinityReach/workbench.msnw

Jennings · December 22, 2007, 03:37:11 PM

If you're looking for actual proposed aircraft in Thunderturds colors, then there isn't much choice. When they went from the F-4 to the T-38 in 1974, the only other potential at that point was the F-5E/F. But since that wasn't in regular (only aggressor) service with the USAF, it was shelved. There was never any serious consideration of using the F-15, as the F-16 had come along at the same time and was much cheaper to operate.

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AeroplaneDriver · December 22, 2007, 04:41:39 PM

I was friends with the owner of 556RH (his initals were RH). He kept it at my home airport until he was killed in an accident in a Helio Courier back around 96. He also owned a Vampire (sold his single-seater to Travolta, bought 2 x trainers from the Swiss) a Jet Provost, and was in the process of buying a Gnat when he was killed. It's a beautiful aircraft and I have a lot of close up detail shots of it if anyone ever has a need for the scheme or general T-33 details.

Mossie · December 22, 2007, 04:54:19 PM

About spurious markings again, the site where I found the WIP F-107 mentions an A-10 model in Thunderbirds markings at the Nellis Museum. Also a Blackbird!!!

B) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=126028

elmayerle · December 25, 2007, 02:24:05 AM

QuoteIf you're looking for actual proposed aircraft in Thunderturds colors, then there isn't much choice. When they went from the F-4 to the T-38 in 1974, the only other potential at that point was the F-5E/F. But since that wasn't in regular (only aggressor) service with the USAF, it was shelved. There was never any serious consideration of using the F-15, as the F-16 had come along at the same time and was much cheaper to operate.

Yeah, I know. But the demo scheme on 71-0291, especially the bicentennial version thereof, is such a good starting point that it cries out to be done. Actually, the closer I look, the closer that Bicentennial Scheme owes a lot to the 1974 season scheme on the T-birds' T-38s.

Airplane Driver, I can probably use those nicely; likely not on the aircraft intended, but where's the fun in that?

For the record, I'm also acquiring what I need to do a F-15M (navalized fixed-wing F-15) in Blue Angels markings.

Oh, Mossie, I've heard the same story about the A-10 model from other sources. You have to admit, those flying an aerobatic routine would be impressive.

elmayerle · January 08, 2008, 12:02:15 AM

Amphion and Aeroplane Driver, if y'all don't want those decal sheets, I most definitely can use them for my purposes. Please PM me and I'll give you my mailing address; please also let me know what I owe you for them.

elmayerle · January 08, 2008, 02:13:50 PM

Quote from: Geoff on January 08, 2008, 11:52:46 AM

For the record, I'm also acquiring what I need to do a F-15M (navalized fixed-wing F-15) in Blue Angels markings.[/quote]

...... as in non-folding?
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Nope, with the early square-tipped wing so I can mount sidewinder rails on them in addition to using all four underwing hardpoints. The fold lines can be scribed into the wing. This is somewhat different from the F-15N swing-wing version someone else here has done.

elmayerle · January 16, 2008, 01:38:25 PM

I'm getting a better feel for this one now that I've got better info on the various Thunderbirds schemes (yes, including pics of the A-10 model they painted up - man, is that one tempting). I'll post something as soon as I get schemes firmly worked out.

Mossie · January 17, 2008, 01:28:26 AM

I'd love to see those pics of the A-10 if you can post them Evan. I take it you've seen Zactoman's thread with F-23's, F-117's & SR-71's all in T-Birds colours???

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,18456.0.html

Mossie · January 17, 2008, 02:23:38 AM

How about the F-107? I'm suprised nobodys put T-Birds markings on the Trump kit yet.

elmayerle · January 17, 2008, 08:01:19 AM

Quote from: Mossie on January 17, 2008, 02:23:38 AM
How about the F-107? I'm suprised nobodys put T-Birds markings on the Trump kit yet.

It's one I'm strongly considering with the markings design done using a combination of F-105 and F-100D schemes.

Sentinel Chicken · January 17, 2008, 01:58:36 PM

Quote from: elmayerle on January 17, 2008, 08:01:19 AM
Quote from: Mossie on January 17, 2008, 02:23:38 AM
How about the F-107? I'm suprised nobodys put T-Birds markings on the Trump kit yet.

It's one I'm strongly considering with the markings design done using a combination of F-105 and F-100D schemes.

Dug some old stuff up for you, Evan: http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,16597.msg261154.html#msg261154