Anthony in NZ Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, PLC1966 said: Reckon that is a 9stormo Italian Air Force Zap A prancing horse. http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/organizzazione/REPARTI/unitacompositaproiezione/Pagine/9Stormo.aspx Cant get the link to open, but my first thoughts were a prancing horse las seen on P-51's Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 3 hours ago, sloegin57 said: The markings themselves are the correct proportions for 19 its just that the one colour is off - Black instead of Blue. 43 Squadrons checks are 2:4 :- Whereas 19 Squadrons checks are 2:3 :- I know that the Lightnings of 19 Squadron had Roundel Blue in the markings but even this appeared slightly lighter as the Blue had been sprayed on top of a White rectangle. The first true 19 Squadron markings for the Phantom came in during the practice sessions, freshly painted up but with only the checks on the fuselage and the fin badge - no code :- I have never noticed the Fighter Squadrons having differing numbers of checks in the markings. Definitely looks black and white checks to me, much as it is wrong in every way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Cant get the link to open, but my first thoughts were a prancing horse las seen on P-51's Thank you Would make sense Italian Fighter Sqn, maybe Sqn Exchange, maybe DACT in Deci. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/f-104-special-livery.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, PLC1966 said: Would make sense Italian Fighter Sqn, maybe Sqn Exchange, maybe DACT in Deci. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/f-104-special-livery.html Yep, that totally makes sense. Interesting I just noted that the antenna is different in the nosewheel door to most other FG.1's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEZ Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) On 4/30/2021 at 4:52 PM, PLC1966 said: What about the Helmet checks on the Growbags ? Yellow/Blue ? Would normally associate that with 54Sqn. Look like 31 Squadron checks on the helmets... Edited May 4, 2021 by TEZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, TEZ said: Look like 31 Squadron cheques on the helmets... I did wonder about a brown stars crew as they had more recently moved off of Phantoms but I am not sure the cheques are green and gold as I would expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEZ Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, PLC1966 said: I did wonder about a brown stars crew as they had more recently moved off of Phantoms but I am not sure the cheques are green and gold as I would expect. You’re probably right, here’s a couple of photos showing 31 squadron helmet markings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 9 hours ago, TEZ said: You’re probably right, here’s a couple of photos showing 31 squadron helmet markings... I do like the photos Tez, got any more like them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 10:39 AM, TEZ said: ou’re probably right, here’s a couple of photos showing 31 squadron helmet markings... Love this pic TEZ, may I use it in my 1/32 British Phantom build/conversion WIP here? This really illustrates the lower nose profile from the NLG door to the tip of the radome and how Tamiya got it very wrong. Full credit to you of course. Anyway sorry for the thread drift, I am really enjoying whats coming up here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I'm just modelling this exact mark and model now. Good source of info - thank you gents 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Great thread! Similar to you I've got this exact kit and bought the decal set. Its been on my shelf painted for about a year. I'd had a go at another set of markings but ruined a couple of decals - got annoyed and put it on the shelf. I'm going to put XV413 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now