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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:54 pm
by Ian Warren
Well with our new TEXAN II,s ... what about a possible team paint , we might be able to forward this onto some Chiefs unsure.gif

We have some very talented artist here and currently this model is going cheap .. now for some creative ideas and get the paint
pots out .. surprised the Air Force did not think off this ... still gotta contact them .... lunch ya know ... Ole Toddle Pip ole chap rolleyes.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:26 pm
by deeknow
Great idea Ian, plenty of old liveries there for inspiration huh.
Seems like the release wont be far off, do you think the paint kit will change any/much in that time?

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:41 pm
by Ian Warren
Dean, I have the one template open, It really could confuse some .... But it only one for the entire aircraft .. its a little sad loosing the "Red Checkers" name .. really I personally think this all black scheme would and could really suit this new livery .. we still have the Red and Blue and White .... so till a republic .. I personally think ......
How bout idea.gif THE ALL NEW RED CHECKERS they seem to do that very regular these days ... 'The All New' thingy

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:41 pm
by emfrat
That is a plane that looks well in black - has anyone else noticed how well the Kiwi silhouette on the tail matches the curves of the cockpit enclosure?
If I was able to paint, I would try something based around that...it's probly a good thing I am no painter rolleyes.gif
Maybe with the bill leading into a fern, on the engine cover?. Better get out of here, I am starting to sound like a marketing person ohmy.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:51 pm
by Ian Warren
Mike the "Flying Chickens" .. now hear you saying .. bloody ''Smart Ass'' laugh.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:55 pm
by waka172rg
Yet to MP this A/C, I think it would look good in our cammo green the one our F16 should/would have been painted



waka172rg New_Zealand_etc.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:03 pm
by emfrat
Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Dec 26 2014,4:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mike the "Flying Chickens" .. now hear you saying .. bloody ''Smart Ass'' laugh.gif

Mebbe I'm thinking of that horrible scheme proposed for the Red Arrows anniversary - it was based on a ginormous roundel. Can I plead temporary insanity?

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:06 pm
by Ian Warren
Biggest prob ... like our Illustrious airline .. and a foosse-ball team they just seem to love the black .... Soooooo its up to us to change the looks smile.gif .... Got to remember , cut the green off that block of cheese unsure.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:15 pm
by emfrat
Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Dec 26 2014,5:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Biggest prob ... like our Illustrious airline .. and a foosse-ball team they just seem to love the black .... Soooooo its up to us to change the looks smile.gif .... Got to remember , cut the green off that block of cheese unsure.gif


Hmm...a silver fern "in a deep forest green" with a big kiwi-coloured kiwi? - might be a useful camo paint winkyy.gif

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:25 pm
by Ian Warren
Arr .. with the Black scheme already chosen and so few aircraft .. an aerobatic type theme scheme would have muss the with simple stickers ... Damn

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:38 pm
by emfrat
Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Dec 26 2014,5:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Arr .. with the Black scheme already chosen and so few aircraft .. an aerobatic type theme scheme would have muss the with simple stickers ... Damn


My sentiments exactly - no imagination, these bureaucrats.

PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:16 pm
by Ian Warren
Thinking off changing the name ... before the scheme .. a Name to really suit it think would be a stater.

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:42 am
by Olderndirt
How about a base color like the 'teal' on the tail of the 'Ocean wave' AirNZ livery?

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:59 am
by Ian Warren
Olderndirt wrote:
QUOTE (Olderndirt @ Dec 27 2014,6:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about a base color like the 'teal' on the tail of the 'Ocean wave' AirNZ livery?

They are to keep the Black scheme but add a twist to it ... course now we need a name for the new team without sounding to corny.

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 7:15 am
by Ian Warren
There we go .. so simple out feeding the birds this morning and Click 'The Black Birds' common to our skies .. cheeky and clever smile.gif

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:45 am
by Kiwia1spad
Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Dec 27 2014,6:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are to keep the Black scheme but add a twist to it ... course now we need a name for the new team without sounding to corny.

I do remember at Warbirds over Wanaka in 1998/2000 the RNZAF had an Aermacchi team called the Black Falcons... why not revive that one, though the Red Checkers

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:14 am
by Ian Warren
Kiwia1spad wrote:
QUOTE (Kiwia1spad @ Dec 27 2014,10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I do remember at Warbirds over Wanaka in 1998/2000 the RNZAF had an Aermacchi team called the Black Falcons... why not revive that one, though the Red Checkers

biggrin.gif They got shot down real quick - sorta been used to often before ... everyone knows a Blackbird .. another way off putting it being as common harmless as hell .. but when you get a couple together they can be fun to watch - especially some off the antics they do chasing each other.

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 7:59 pm
by Splitpin
Why not just put the checkers back on the cowl ... keep the name .

PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:10 pm
by dbcunnz
What about the "NZ Kārearea"


PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:00 am
by Ian Warren
dbcunnz wrote:
QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Dec 27 2014,9:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What about the "NZ Kārearea"

To stressful for the painters laugh.gif