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The RNZAF Antarctic aircraft (Auster and Beaver) had both shades of orange at the same time, mainly Hi vis orange as the main scheme, with outer wings and tails in Dayglo Orange. https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/archives/5003-Search-the-Collection/Collection/2014-211.1_p2_1.jpg.info#c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Search-the-Collection%2F%3Fq%3DbeAVER

Apparently the C-27J Spartans cost as much to run as a C-130J, so possibly any of the other smaller platforms might have the same problem. Might as well get the all- rounder for the same operating cost and compatible with existing fleet.

Using climate change as an excuse is Disinformation.

Seems fair, we'll still be paying it off then too.

Not relevant to the topic in a modelling sense, but this is an interesting side effect of drop tanks being used as such. https://marshall.csu.edu.au/Marshalls/html/B24/Drop_Tanks.html

That's nothing, local NZ auction site price for this one...and the govt says we only have 7% inflation?. Hasegawa 00984 1/72 TBM-3S2 Avenger 'J.M.S.D.F.', a snip at Buy Now $164.95

Your trainer yellow image is RNZAF, an easy give away is the NZ serial.

We sent ours spare wings via airmail... https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/archives/5003-Search-the-Collection/Collection/HamG526_1.jpg.info#?c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Search-the-Collection%2F%3Fq%3DdAKOTA https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/archives/5003-Search-the-Collection/Collection/HamG527_1.jpg.info#?c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Search-the-Collection%2F%3Fq%3DdAKOTA

https://rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/27241/dragon-converted-heller-rapide-kit

Looks nice, but think i will wait for the Lincoln long nose conversion.

Definitely Academy, as it has the slightly curved bottom sill on the canopy.

Looking at your location, nip down the road to Southwards Museum, they have a Vampire on a stand. You might be able to get look into the cockpit, or at least an idea of how tight the seat is in relation to the cockpit (might be able to scale from that?).

Nice model of the greatest post war 3 engine transport.

Paint looks a bit wrinkly...;)

Aren't the Indonesian Mustangs actually P-51D models, taken over form the Dutch when they left the region?.