Antonov Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 So I've decided from the (few, mostly blurry) pictures I've seen that I absolutely love the colors that Indonesia's A-4E Skyhawks wore during their service. Does anyone have any source of better pictures (and maybe a walkaround) for the Indonesian Scooter? Does anyone know of any 1/72 decal sheets for these birds? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Sidharta Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Indonesian Skyhawk has 3 kind of camos when serving. The hi-vis blue camo of 11th Sq., hi-vis brown/green camo of 12th Sq. and the latest (untill retirement) low-vis blue camo of 11th Sq.. Which one do you refer to ? As far as I know, there's no aftermarket decal for Indonesian Skyhawk in any scale. Edited June 2, 2010 by Alex Sidharta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 And its a shame as the TNI-AU Scooters were some of the best looking jets ever! Afew years ago someone in the RNZAF sent me a bunch of pics of their jets after a joint exercise.I know i sent them to Alex Sidharta once,but i'll post them here again maybe...someone will do them oneday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 More: Maybe oneday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Sidharta Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Yeah... maybe someday, decal for this legendary aircraft will be released. Before the real aircrafts gone forever... Anybody interested in releasing one ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Mungo, those are fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting them. You should put them on www.airliners.net so that more people can enjoy them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Anybody interested in releasing one ? Well I'd like to buy it too ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 you might like these: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mungo, those are fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting them. You should put them on www.airliners.net so that more people can enjoy them Well i didn't take any of the images,so i'll not be sending them to airliners.net...infact sadly i can't even remember the guys name who did send them to me. I know it was one of the Yahoo groups but thats it. Decal for all the schemes used would be great,a missing link when it comes to A-4 decal sheets. cheers, Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 you might like these: Now THAT's some Skyhawks we must see in 1/48 sceale - beautiful ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Only one word... BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The low vis scheme is wonderful.... José Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 It would be tough to do the low-viz ones. The markings have to match the camo colors exactly, and no to modelers are going to use exactly the same colors. I have a TwoBobs aggressor A-4 sheet that's totally useless for that very reason. They apparently printed the markings to exactly match the 1/1 scale FS595 colors, which, if applied to a model, would like like a black hole. So you're pretty much left with a useless decal sheet. Same problem here. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 FWIW, I'd recommend y'all send an email to Model Alliance. Decals for these Skyhawks would be a perfect inclusion to their World Air Power Update decals! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 The markings have to match the camo colors exactly, and no to modelers are going to use exactly the same colors. Perhaps a set of vinyl masks for the lo-viz markings would be an option. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 It would be tough to do the low-viz ones. The markings have to match the camo colors exactly, and no to modelers are going to use exactly the same colors. I have a TwoBobs aggressor A-4 sheet that's totally useless for that very reason. They apparently printed the markings to exactly match the 1/1 scale FS595 colors, which, if applied to a model, would like like a black hole. So you're pretty much left with a useless decal sheet. Same problem here.J Still possible to do the other Skyhawks I quoted above - for these you don't have that kind of problem as all markings are high-viz. As for 2Bobs, he do tend to screw things up, both in size and color. Shame actually, as some of the decals he make could be very good otherwise. Even if it is the printer that screws up the color, the quality check should catch it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Perhaps a set of vinyl masks for the lo-viz markings would be an option. Cheers, Andre That would be your best bet then they can match "your" paint Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Very nice batch photos there! Often I don't get to see a lot of the Indonesian Scooters on the net and the legendary A-4 is often downplayed by more advanced aircraft such as the Flankers, F-16s and F-15s in service in the South-East Asian region. Thanks for sharing these photos once again. Twobobs, AB decals. Can we have a release on Indo Scooters please? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Yeah... maybe someday, decal for this legendary aircraft will be released. Before the real aircrafts gone forever...Anybody interested in releasing one ? Hi Alex, I don't see any major problem. If only I could have the whole scheme & colors details, it would be a real pleasure to cover these birds (all 3 schemes) in 1/72 and 1/48 scales... BTW: The same would be possible with TNI-AU F-5E/Fs (hi- and low-viz) :) Greetings Diego Hi-Decal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I don't see any major problem. If only I could have the whole scheme & colors details, it would be a real pleasure to cover these birds (all 3 schemes) in 1/72 and 1/48 scales... :) BTW: The same would be possible with TNI-AU F-5E/Fs (hi- and low-viz) :) Could someone help the guy plplplplplease ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Very very nice indeed............Indonesian Scooters wear some of the nicer schemes on the scooter.............. Pls someone make decals...........it will be lovely to see Built this with sometime back with custom decals best mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 That is very nice, Mr. B. Which kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 That is very nice, Mr. B. Which kit? Hi Don Thanks, Its the Hasegawa A-4E with the Hobbycraft exhaust extensions and the ESCI Defa cannons.................... Best Mr B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Sidharta Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) Anybody who want to release decal for Indonesian Skyhawk, please feel free to contact me. I'll be glad to help... Edited June 8, 2010 by Alex Sidharta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Sidharta Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 It would be tough to do the low-viz ones. The markings have to match the camo colors exactly, and no to modelers are going to use exactly the same colors. I have a TwoBobs aggressor A-4 sheet that's totally useless for that very reason. They apparently printed the markings to exactly match the 1/1 scale FS595 colors, which, if applied to a model, would like like a black hole. So you're pretty much left with a useless decal sheet. Same problem here.J Some of our skyhawks have black insignias and fin-art applied just a few month before their retirement in 2004. I think that will make our life easier... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Some of our skyhawks have black insignias and fin-art applied just a few month before their retirement in 2004. I think that will make our life easier... Ooh! On what scheme? Any pics? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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