davegee This is at Warbirds Cafe/Museum at the airport right over the pass in Driggs Idaho. There is also a very nice Stearman, a T2, and an L39 that get some 'stage time' in the museum. But I've seen more of the T2 and the L39 taking off and landing, than in the collection. I'm pretty certain that all of these planes are privately owned but are passionately displayed, maybe for a tax deduction? But I'm speculating. I just know they all fly from time to time and a buddy of mine who was a FI out there has had multiple flights in the L39 and the Stearman.
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Originally posted by SanExup View Postdavegee This is at Warbirds Cafe/Museum at the airport right over the pass in Driggs Idaho. There is also a very nice Stearman, a T2, and an L39 that get some 'stage time' in the museum. But I've seen more of the T2 and the L39 taking off and landing, than in the collection. I'm pretty certain that all of these planes are privately owned but are passionately displayed, maybe for a tax deduction? But I'm speculating. I just know they all fly from time to time and a buddy of mine who was a FI out there has had multiple flights in the L39 and the Stearman.
The owner of Air Power, I believe, can't remember his name off hand, (possibly John???) flew a P-47 painted up as Hairless Joe for an event in Pendleton, OR years ago. I finished a work trip in Portland and drove to Pendleton to see him and the plane. He was very gracious, let me sit in the cockpit and I took a ton of pics of the plane all around, in and out. I was building a competition gasser of Hairless Joe and this was fantastic reference photo material I got to embellish my model.
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davegee Very cool! It pleases me that there are dedicated people restoring and maintaining these old planes. And that the shared passion seems to be a great motivation, in addition to flying them I'm sure. I guess I'm getting more sentimental with age but I feel it's important to save and display these iconic planes!
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
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GT, Check this thread I started a week or so ago. Dave and Chris both suggested the same technique. And it worked for me, though I need a bit more airbrush time to perfect it. My tape line was very straight so even with a 'soft edge' it looks very straight. I like it, but probably not scale. Best, LB
The Corsair looks fantastic
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Originally posted by EA-6B Geek View PostElbee, enjoyed reading...]I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
E6. Thanks. Your Corsair is a beauty. I do have a question, which paints did you use and were those ANA (FS) matches? I know about different lighting and many times most photos are not completely color accurate, your tri-color looks good in your pictures. Best, LB
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Bent-Wing Brethren, busy week here, but did get the new exhaust stacks in place. Doing a bit-o-fill and touch up paint. Hope to get the Sea Blue started yet this weekend. More when there is more. Best, LB3 PhotosI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostBent-Wing Brethren, busy week here, but did get the new exhaust stacks in place. Doing a bit-o-fill and touch up paint. Hope to get the Sea Blue started yet this weekend. More when there is more. Best, LBHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
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Hugh Wiedman davegee Belching smoke and "Pop-Bang-kachuka-kachuka-whir" What great ideas. Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostHugh Wiedman davegee Belching smoke and "Pop-Bang-kachuka-kachuka-whir" What great ideas. Best, LB
Yes, well said! "Pop-Bang-kachuka-kachuka-whir" is a good approximation! Plus, add copious amounts of black smoke, per Hugh!👍😁
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Hey all, I airbrushed first layer of Sea Blue. This poor girl hasn't been this blue since last October. (Insert Smilies) I will add a 2nd layer in a day or so after a light wet sanding. The color is certainly not a weathered blue to start. In my picture, the airframe looks to have fairly fresh paint, but it is definitely weathered some. I suppose when the checkers and squadron logo was added, it might have gotten a freshening, don't know. Best, LB
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostHey all, I airbrushed first layer of Sea Blue. This poor girl hasn't been this blue since last October. (Insert Smilies) I will add a 2nd layer in a day or so after a light wet sanding. The color is certainly not a weathered blue to start. In my picture, the airframe looks to have fairly fresh paint, but it is definitely weathered some. I suppose when the checkers and squadron logo was added, it might have gotten a freshening, don't know. Best, LB
Question: to you and anyone else out there: Why did they paint the underneath of the outer wing panels the intermediate blue that you have as the lighter blue on your fuselage? I know the answer, maybe a lot of others do, too, not sure.
Cheers
davegee
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Originally posted by davegee View Post
Hi Elbee: just from looking at the picture, your colors "seem" to be about right. You know how deceiving a photo and light conditions can be, but I'm liking the colors you have on it. Carry On, my man!!👍
Question: to you and anyone else out there: Why did they paint the underneath of the outer wing panels the intermediate blue that you have as the lighter blue on your fuselage? I know the answer, maybe a lot of others do, too, not sure.
Cheers
davegee
1) The picture I posted shows the blues much lighter than actual. So, you might be correct, Sir.
2) I believe it was done to change the intensity and contrast of the white when the wings were folded up while the aircraft were stored on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Lower visibility from the side angles and from the top downward.
Not that you can easily hide a carrier, but a reflection off the white to a recon aircraft or boat would be easier to see from further away, I am certain.
Reference photos I used for my F-18C are the same. The folded portion of the underwing is painted gray like the upper surfaces.
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
Dave,
1) The picture I posted shows the blues much lighter than actual. So, you might be correct, Sir.
2) I believe it was done to change the intensity and contrast of the white when the wings were folded up while the aircraft were stored on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Lower visibility from the side angles and from the top downward.
Not that you can easily hide a carrier, but a reflection off the white to a recon aircraft or boat would be easier to see from further away, I am certain.
Reference photos I used for my F-18C are the same. The folded portion of the underwing is painted gray like the upper surfaces.
Best, Steve
cheers
davegee
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HI Ya'all, so, I am airbrushing more Sea Blue (Ammo by Mig) and I get this strange artifact in the paint. It dawns on me that location is a magnet location for the battery hatch. Logic dictates there is ferrite in the Sea Blue paint. I grabbed a bigger magnet and held it next to my waste airbrush alcohol bottle and sure enough all the pigment in the bottom moved left-right-up-down. Remarkable to me, but paint gets its color from all types of places. Not sure how to fix the mark, will try hand brushing it in or Tamms said, hey just leave it. It is a good story. Best, :LB
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostHI Ya'all, so, I am airbrushing more Sea Blue (Ammo by Mig) and I get this strange artifact in the paint. It dawns on me that location is a magnet location for the battery hatch. Logic dictates there is ferrite in the Sea Blue paint. I grabbed a bigger magnet and held it next to my waste airbrush alcohol bottle and sure enough all the pigment in the bottom moved left-right-up-down. Remarkable to me, but paint gets its color from all types of places. Not sure how to fix the mark, will try hand brushing it in or Tamms said, hey just leave it. It is a good story. Best, :LB
Good luck, whatever you do!
Davegee
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Amazing! Good headwork on using the magnet on the inside and another one to pull the hatch off from the top. Very unexpected results with the magnet on the paint! But maybe hand painting that little square with a good brush that doesn't leave brushmarks, or very little of them, might be your solution.
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davegee
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