SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I'll keep it short and simple: I am an aviation enthusiast and enjoy the many things about real-world aviation, including aesthetics. I also enjoy Star Wars. You will find my attempts to apply real-world aviation paint schemes to X-Wing miniatures here. And to kick it off, here is my WIP Blue Angels X-Wing! Still need to touch up the yellow areas, add some engine glow and chrome out the Astromech. It was a simple paint job overall. Hopefully soon to come: Russian Su-37 Autumn Camo TIE Advanced Russian Su-37 Autumn Camo TIE Interceptors Russian Naval Pattern TIE Bombers Russian MiG-29 Dark/Light Gray Camo TIE Fighters U.S. Blue/Gray F-22 Pattern E-Wing U.S. Olive/Gray A-10 X-Wing Thunderbirds F-16 A-Wings Edited January 1, 2015 by SpikeSpiegel 10 AtomicFryingPan, Katman, Captain213 and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicFryingPan 1,825 Posted January 1, 2015 Oh my god that is awesome!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vykk Draygo 785 Posted January 1, 2015 Pretty slick repaint. I really like the blue angels theme. I'm gonna have to show this to my buddy tomorrow, he's a huge Michigan fan so he'll get a kick outta this too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Graves 6,050 Posted January 1, 2015 Awesome paintjob! Now I want x-wings painted to resemble the Decepticon "seekers". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneway 1,878 Posted January 1, 2015 I was thinking of blue angel colors on mu E wings.. nice and simple paint job so far, cant wait to see some of those others you mentioned.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge 4,294 Posted January 1, 2015 Are the blue angels a display team like the UK RAF 'red arrows'? I dont normally like 'real world' paint schemes but this is great and totally looks in keeping with the star wars 'universe' 1 Sceadugenga reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katman 55 Posted January 1, 2015 Hey Gadge the Blue Angels are the US Navy Flight Demonstration Team and the Thunderbirds are the US Air Force Flight Demonstration Team and the UK RAF Red Arrows would probably be in the same category. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 1, 2015 Are the blue angels a display team like the UK RAF 'red arrows'? I dont normally like 'real world' paint schemes but this is great and totally looks in keeping with the star wars 'universe' Yes, they fly at air and naval shows all over the CONUS to represent the Navy and Marine Corps. And the USAF display team are the Thunderbirds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TabletopXwingPilot 483 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) A pic for reference. Spike did a fine job! Edited January 1, 2015 by TabletopXwingPilot 1 SpikeSpiegel reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parravon 5,216 Posted January 2, 2015 2 oneway and Plainsman reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamicosmos 54 Posted January 2, 2015 Very cool! Although, I think the A10 scheme should go on a Y-Wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zathras23 936 Posted January 2, 2015 Not the original 1984 vid when the Blues used A-4 Skyhawks for their shows. 1 oneway reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneway 1,878 Posted January 2, 2015 Nice, back in the early 70s my dad was stationed with some guys that eventually became pilots and ground crew for the Angels... I've been in one of those cockpits.. haha.. probably around the time this video was made.. they used to make a regular showing up here in Illinois.. Guess I've always been a fan of them because of the personal contact.. 1 Kyrios Mirage reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 2, 2015 I remember back in 2009, I was only a sophomore in high school when my dad and I travelled up from LA to San Francisco for Fleet Week and to see family. All of us found a secluded cliff off a hiking trail near the Golden Gate and we were waiting for the Angels to fly by. They were **** close to those cliffs and extremely low above the water. I assume they were prepping for their fly-by call for the actual show in the bay. But we got to see all four of them circle only a few hundred yards away from our spot, it was an amazing sight to see. And when we thought it was all over, their C-130 came lumbering in the distance and flew right by the cliffs as well. It was all a very special moment in my life. Now that I think of it, maybe there will be a Blue Angels 1300 or 2400 in the future as well... 1 oneway reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneway 1,878 Posted January 2, 2015 that sounds like an awesome day.. I remember thinking similarly back in the 80s and 70s.. haha.. I'm an old fart.. Would love to see a YT done in Angels blue.. would be spectacular.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blendwerk 96 Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Blue and yellow reminds me of Eldar Alaitoc or IKEA. Edited January 6, 2015 by Blendwerk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Graves 6,050 Posted January 6, 2015 Blue and yellow reminds me of Eldar Alaitoc or IKEA. Wait- Eldar buy their furniture from IKEA? IKEA Bonesinger: "I'm sorry but we are all out of the Tears of Isha, but we do have the Anvil of Vaul in Swooping hawk Turquoise." 2 Kyrios Mirage and Blendwerk reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrios Mirage 588 Posted January 6, 2015 Thunderbirds F-16 A-Wings That'll look sick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) I've been meaning to post an update but I've been too lazy to snap and upload the photos... Anyway, here is a preview of what's to come: Edited January 7, 2015 by SpikeSpiegel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 9, 2015 I present to you the YT-1371S "Blackbird": If you haven't guessed by now, it is my attempt to repaint the Falcon in the fashion of an SR-71 Blackbird stealth jet. It has 3 Attack, 1 Evade, 1 Shield, 8 Hull, a focus, target lock and cloak for actions, 1 crew slot and 1 systems upgrade slot... I still need to add some glow in the cockpit, but I'm not sure what color I should go with, red or blue? I also need to drybrush some highlights on the red and add a white stripe over the docking bays, cockpit and cockpit terminal. I was going to streamline the entire model, but I thought it would've looked way too weird. 5 Robin Graves, Bikeanimal, Kyrios Mirage and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Graves 6,050 Posted January 9, 2015 I present to you the YT-1371S "Blackbird": If you haven't guessed by now, it is my attempt to repaint the Falcon in the fashion of an SR-71 Blackbird stealth jet. It has 3 Attack, 1 Evade, 1 Shield, 8 Hull, a focus, target lock and cloak for actions, 1 crew slot and 1 systems upgrade slot... I still need to add some glow in the cockpit, but I'm not sure what color I should go with, red or blue? I also need to drybrush some highlights on the red and add a white stripe over the docking bays, cockpit and cockpit terminal. I was going to streamline the entire model, but I thought it would've looked way too weird. Also reminded me of the Imperial aces Tie-fighter and... The A-TEAM! 2 HungryWulf and Mattes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HungryWulf 178 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I present to you the YT-1371S "Blackbird": If you haven't guessed by now, it is my attempt to repaint the Falcon in the fashion of an SR-71 Blackbird stealth jet. It has 3 Attack, 1 Evade, 1 Shield, 8 Hull, a focus, target lock and cloak for actions, 1 crew slot and 1 systems upgrade slot... I still need to add some glow in the cockpit, but I'm not sure what color I should go with, red or blue? I also need to drybrush some highlights on the red and add a white stripe over the docking bays, cockpit and cockpit terminal. I was going to streamline the entire model, but I thought it would've looked way too weird. "Several years ago, a crack Corellian commando unit was sent to prison by an Imperial military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Tatooine underground. Today, still wanted by the Empire, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the YT-Team." Edited January 9, 2015 by HungryWulf 14 Kyrios Mirage, Katman, LordCole and 11 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeSpiegel 2,077 Posted January 10, 2015 "Several years ago, a crack Corellian commando unit was sent to prison by an Imperial military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Tatooine underground. Today, still wanted by the Empire, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the YT-Team." *TIE fighter flips over and explodes* 3 Shaidown, Robin Graves and Wishbone reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeoinx 1,151 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) "Several years ago, a crack Corellian commando unit was sent to prison by an Imperial military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Tatooine underground. Today, still wanted by the Empire, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the YT-Team." *TIE fighter flips over and explodes* I'll just leave this here..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyz_2DEah4o Edited January 11, 2015 by Zeoinx 1 thebigeb2589 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
