DH Vampire FB5. No.112 Squadron 2nd TAF RAF Jever Germany 1952

[magnu]

The azure blue was normally used in the desert camouflage scheme and was where 112 squadron became famous with their sharks mouth markings on their Kittyhawks and Warhawks

 

[Lucky13]

Looking good mate!

 

[A4K]

The azure blue was normally used in the desert camouflage scheme and was where 112 squadron became famous with their sharks mouth markings on their Kittyhawks and Warhawks

Ah, always learn something, thanks!

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice progress mate!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Nicely done Lewis!

 

[Airframes]

Yep, the blue was used after a series of trials, to establish an effective camouflage colour for high altitude operations, particularly with RAF Germany, as the 'High Speed Silver' flashed and reflected in certain conditions, revealing location. The blue, also used on RAF and RAFG Sabres, was specially formulated for high-speed flight, and was used in conjunction with new, smoother, upper surface camouflage paints. The scheme, though, was relatively short lived.

 

[A4K]

Cheers Terry, that's interesting!

 

[magnu]

Made a start on the decals today, even after 3 sprayed coats of future they are still silvered in places but hopefully this will be cured by another coat of future to seal them in which I may brush on to get thicker coverage . Not looking forward to the rest of the underside numerals as they will have to go on when the landing gear is in place and the "5" comes in five separate bits! I may see how the gear doors fit before gluing them to the oleos as that way it will be easier to get the 5 to fit properly

 

[Lucky13]

I'm sooo happy that we don't use these, or used these numerals on our aircraft! Looking great mate!

 

[Airframes]

Looking great Lewis. It's best to drop the gear doors in place, holding them inside with a spot of plasticine or Blu-Tac, then apply the decals, cutting them when set and clear coated.

 

[magnu]

Yep that's the plan Terry, now I've reread my previous post I see I didn't make that clear enough

 

[vikingBerserker]

The "5" is in five peices? Dang, that stinks!

 

[badbear]

Lookin good mate nice job.BB

 

[Wayne Little]

Yep....doin' a good job mate!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Know the feeling with split decal numbers nothing but a pigs ear. Doing a great job though Lewis.

 

[rochie]

great job Lewis

 

[magnu]

Thanks for the kind words folks
Got the numerals on without too much drama just a case of taking it slow and getting it right before moving on to the next one, and am quite chuffed with the results. Will let them set and give them a dose of future tomorrow night

 

[Airframes]

Looking good !

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[T Bolt]

Looking Good!