Old plane....modern markings.....

Army of One · March 22, 2010, 01:34:18 PM

Having seen some models of older aircraft in modern markings I thought i'd have a go.............

Army of One · March 22, 2010, 01:38:20 PM

tc2324 · March 22, 2010, 01:50:12 PM

Pics have come up fine for me.

Very nice paintjob on that. I think I`ve seen pics of Corsairs in those type of markings but in the deep blue scheme during the Korean war, but the grey is a nice variation on that.

Army of One · March 22, 2010, 02:03:24 PM

I hadn't really given much thought initialy to a back story.....this was a weekend'ish project made before I moved house....just found it while unpacking.....
The kit is a Revell 1/72 Corsair from the Korean War era.....The decals are from an old F14 sheet.....VF103 'Sluggers' I think........I believe that the Sqn flew this mark of when it was in service........I like to think that maybe a retired CAG managed to 'aquire' one and get it back to flying condition and had it painted in his last sqn.........(looking at the sheet on the net i realise the 212 belongs to the VF142 a/c.....but it was yellow,didn't have the inst sheet but I think it looks ok.....)

Army of One · March 22, 2010, 02:05:09 PM

Army of One · March 22, 2010, 02:06:28 PM

Jeffry Fontaine · March 23, 2010, 05:14:19 AM

Nice Corsair!

Shasper · March 23, 2010, 10:25:34 AM

Sweet!!!

John Howling Mouse · March 23, 2010, 04:39:06 PM

Great-looking scheme on your Corsair. About fifty of us will end up "borrowing" this idea of yours!

Army of One · March 24, 2010, 12:55:16 AM

JHM......I would love to take credit........but I saw a Hellcat (i'm sure it was) done up the same way....