I'm planning to make paints for different USAF and Guard 130 squadrons, but what i'm having trouble finding are the different tail stripes for the different units. Where can I find these or how do I make them?
USAF Tail Stripes
- John Young
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Re: USAF Tail Stripes
Just paint them as they are. In this case, draw an orange band on the fin and add the top and bottom black lines. Then type the text in black or dark grey using the closest font you have.
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Re: USAF Tail Stripes
I've been doing this on a small scale with the HTAI models and moving C-130s around to match as close to real world (many changes from the MAIW packages over the years). I use scramble, c-130.net, and google to find the current tail bands. My basic paint skills had me copy/paste the new bands. Based on your other paints I am assuming you have the "Amarillo USAF" font.
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-Chris
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Re: USAF Tail Stripes
I have always wondered this, what is that large lump for that is for on the rear of that C-130 (just after the star insignia)? Is it a antenna? Or something else? I noticed a lot of the USAF C-130's have it.
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Re: USAF Tail Stripes
In the above pic it's just a cover as the real system is generally only installed once in a hostile theater.
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commu ... 0-aircraft
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commu ... 0-aircraft
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