Muzz Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Folks, just looking to confirm some queries regarding the winter camouflage applied to Jaguar GR3's that deployed to Bardufoss in early 2005. I assume that the White finish was just applied over the standard two tone grey and it appears that the white was applied where the dark green was applied on the old wrap around grey/green scheme, am I correct on both counts? Also, I only have pictures of 54 Sqn aircraft wearing the winter camo finish, were these the only aircraft that wore the scheme, or for example were there any 6 Sqn aircraft deployed? Any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi, Just done a look on A.Net and found this... Unsure of the SQN but it belonged to though as the comment below the photo. http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Se...fc18a16757cc27b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for taking the time to search Radleigh, that's one of the older examples of the winter camo scheme. I'm looking at doing this one http://www.airfighters.com/photo/66807/L/U...guar-GR3/XX725/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbird Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Model Alliance did the Jag in its winter camo. 54sqn and in the later 2 tone grey. Try their website hopefully the info will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Model Alliance did the Jag in its winter camo. 54sqn and in the later 2 tone grey. Try their website hopefully the info will be there. So they do, never noticed that before. Might have to make a purchase but then I already have their sheet with the 16/54 Sqn Anniversary schemes! What to do?? Thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) This is the 2003/4 Bardufoss scheme, redrawn from actual scheme drawings provided by Coltishall: The pattern varies from aircraft to aircraft but may be relevant to the scheme you're doing. Edited September 20, 2011 by Jonathan Mock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Jonathan, that's just what I'm needing. Your own artwork too, I'm impressed! Thanks very much. Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagRigger Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Ahhh Golf Uniform. Had that one through the Team at least three times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Jonathan, that's just what I'm needing. Your own artwork too, I'm impressed! Thanks very much. Murray One thing I've noted from photos' is the very soft demarkation of the white.....nice looking scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 One thing I've noted from photos' is the very soft demarkation of the white.....nice looking scheme! It is a nice scheme, a bit different too! Interesting point about the demarcation line, in some photo's it looks quite solid and on others it's soft, suppose it depends on how far away the photo's taken but also possibly varies between aircraft. I also noticed on some aircraft care has been taken to avoid spraying the white over the black areas (fin tip and starboard wing root) whilst on others these areas have just covered over! http://www.41retro.co.uk/index.php?name=co...&fullsize=1 http://www.airfighters.com/photo/66806/L/U...uar-GR3A/XX720/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I know in the olden days they used to give the linies a 4" paint brush to do the white with which is why you got the harder demarcation line and overspill onto the black bits, but I don't know what they used later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineer Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I do like a bit of winter camo! Just need to get my hands on an airfix jag now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Mine has the dark sea grey and dark camo grey on and I'm quite pleased with it. Just need to pluck up the courage to cover it in white bits now, which I'm not looking forward to, never the best colour to spray. Going to try some GW skull White and see how I get on with it. Some photo's hopefully on in progress soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Gloss coat youR greys first. Mask out the pattern with blu tac then spray the White, I'd recommend Tamiya as its very opaque. The gloss coat not only helps you tidy up any overspray (because the paint hasn't got the same grip as on a matt surface) but also you can scuff some areas with scotchbrite and the paint will wear away to a nice weathered finish. Then seal it with a gloss coat and it's as tough as boots. Edited September 26, 2011 by Jonathan Mock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks for the advice Jonathon, I'll try that, I bought a jar of Tamiya white too! I've put a wash on it at the moment then I'll put a gloss coat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 what grey do you use for the jag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 BS318C:629 Dark Camouflage Grey (Humbrol 156) with BS381C:638 Dark Sea Grey (Humbrol 164) on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 whats the tamiya equivalent? xf54 dark sea grey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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