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    References for LSK/NVA

    in Aircraft Cold War

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    On 4/7/2023 at 5:01 PM, GiampieroSilvestri said:

    I can't help you with the dimensions but LSK/NVA fighter aircraft had red numbers while recconnaissance,bomber,training and transport aircraft had black numbers.

     

    Saluti

     

    Giampiero

    I would recommend these NVA decals by TOM Modelbau. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tom-modellbau-72001-nva-luftstreitkraefte-1956-1990--191401

    They come with a useful A4 sheet explaining the history of the LSK markings and how they were applied over time. Some of them were actually decals. 😀

    F4U-5 in 1/72?

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted · Edited by old_tonto

    23 hours ago, RidgeRunner said:

    Great but they need to get the P/F-51D out first!

    I thought that Airfix did a P/F-51 in 1/72 scale fairly recently or did I just imagine that? What is wrong with that kit?

     

    Camo masks for RAF jets

    in Techniques

    Posted

    I have used them with decent results. You can reuse them as long as you replace them on the backing sheets with care - I'm not saying how many times they would work though!

     

    Here is a SAAF Mirage IIIRZ I built from the Revell 1/72 kit using a topnotch mask set.

     

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    I used my airbrush so can't say how an aerosol might work. You should aim for several very thin coats. I let mine dry completely before removal and had no issues.

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    Harrier GR5 colours puzzle

    in Aircraft Cold War

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    I converted a 1/72 Airfix Gr.7 a while back and I used a 50:50 mix of Vallejo Reflective green & Pastel green (70890 & 70385) for the underside Lichen colour.

     

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    Whilst for the top colour I went with Tamiya XF-67 NATO Green. I think it turned out OK.

     

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    Hope this helps and good luck with your build.

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    South African airforce Blackburn Buccaneer

    in Aircraft Cold War

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    IIRC the S.50 was essentially a Buccaneer S.2 so that would be a good starting point.

     

    I used the Airfix 1/72 kit to build mine. 

     

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    If you want to do the delivery scheme like this you only thing you need to source are the bigger slipper tanks.

    There may be more differences as the Buccs were upgraded over the years and they may have had mods fitted during the Bush War in Angola.

    Sorry I can't be more specific.

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