North American T-6 Texan in the African Wars

[jknaus]

Zotz has done it again and is coming out with a set of decals for the new T-6 Texan in 1/32. They look very cool and I cant help but think a toothy friend may have had some input into their research.

I think I'm going to get me a set.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Man that's a lot of teeth....Guess they weren't worried about camouflage.

Thanks James

 

[Sharkmouth]

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

That explains it!

 

[jknaus]

I knew it oh toothy friend of mine
James

 

[Sharkmouth]

I will check to see if these schemes made it to the release:

First and third...

Upper one...

Regards,

 

[Barney]

Wish they were in 48!

 

[SA Dave]

I will check to see if these schemes made it to the release:

First and third...

Upper one...

Regards,

I always thought the Kongalese aircraft had orange crosses
http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/printer_182.shtml
BTW where is the top aircraft from? that is a funky cammo

 

[Sharkmouth]

I always thought the Kongalese aircraft had orange crosses
http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/printer_182.shtml
BTW where is the top aircraft from? that is a funky cammo

Katanga... hard to tell from these photographs:

However, from 1960-1963, Katanga was a breakaway state from the newly formed Republic of Congo-Léopoldville. The cross is based on their flag:

Red is what I suggested as the ACIG profile may have been using a faded color (either paint on the aircraft or print) photograph.

Here is a good link to read about these ex-Belgian aircraft.

As to the one with 'funky camouflage, it is Biafran:

Another which didn't make it to the sheet but I don't see any markings anyway:

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

A Congolese Texan:

FAKA (Force Aerienne Katangaise) Texan:

Regards,

 

[lupanzer]

Incridible photos Saul...thanks for sharing

Luiz.