Aeronavale Skywarrior

The Rat · March 29, 2018, 08:28:50 PM

Needs some touch-up here and there, but the major painting is finished. The blue is not properly represented in these pictures, but can't do much about that. Colour is Krylon's 'Bahamas Blue', which I figured (because I'm like that) would be a good idea for a Caribbean based aircraft. Back story may involve a French Verdun class carrier (a 'what if?' in itself), or may be land based in French Guiana.

Cobra · March 29, 2018, 10:28:01 PM

That Plane Just Looks Right in that Shade of Blue

looks Similar to French Navy Colors,But I'd Advise Checking with Experts on the French Navy to be Safe! Keep up the Superb Work

Dan

Tophe · March 30, 2018, 01:34:42 AM

I prefer your blue than the true French one, darker (and I am French...).

chrisonord · March 30, 2018, 04:37:03 AM

That is looking very nice so far, and keep the blue, it suits it

Chris

NARSES2 · March 30, 2018, 05:49:20 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on March 30, 2018, 04:37:03 AM
That is looking very nice so far, and keep the blue, it suits it
Chris

Does indeed

AS.12 · March 30, 2018, 06:06:18 AM

Wow that makes the Skywarrior look sleek! Good work.

Need a zap for below the cockpit? Voici, la baleine bleue

Now I'm picturing a B-66 with French roundels, too, and Atars in place of the J71s.

zenrat · March 31, 2018, 06:05:24 AM

Does look good painted like that.

Dizzyfugu · March 31, 2018, 09:57:09 AM

I have the matching escort on the shelf:

1:72 A4D-2F 'Skyhawk' prototype; aircraft '01' during the Aéronavale (French Navy) evaluation and weapon trials on board of 'Arromanches' (R 95), mid 1958 (Whif/modified Airfix kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

The Rat · March 31, 2018, 10:50:00 AM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 31, 2018, 09:57:09 AM
I have the matching escort on the shelf:

1:72 A4D-2F 'Skyhawk' prototype; aircraft '01' during the Aéronavale (French Navy) evaluation and weapon trials on board of 'Arromanches' (R 95), mid 1958 (Whif/modified Airfix kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Scooterman · March 31, 2018, 11:37:31 AM

Run with it Ratty!

The Rat · March 31, 2018, 03:54:56 PM

She's into the decal stage. Still some detail painting to do, and adding the fiddly bits. Haven't yet decided on radome colour; white, black, or radome tan.

Cobra · March 31, 2018, 06:09:27 PM

Really Looks Awesome

Keep up the Superb Work! Dan

NARSES2 · April 01, 2018, 03:38:14 AM

Aeronvale roundels work for most types

The Rat · April 01, 2018, 10:13:17 AM

With the main gear being so far to the rear I figured there was no way this would be a tailsitter.

Guess what?

So I guess either the nosewheel well is off limits for viewing, or I explain that they were using it to smuggle something that looks like split-shot fishing weights. And they stuck them in with white glue.

Captain Canada · April 01, 2018, 12:26:21 PM

Nice one Rat ! I like the blue on her.