Airhead, The TA 152 is a fascinating subject, and I have been gathering docs now for a long time. The aircraft in the Smithsonian was originally Green 4, and it flew in combat, with confirmed kills.

I bought a color chip book, that is used officially by the NASA judges (AMA Nats), and used those chips to match my paint. So, there should be no arguing over my colors. I will be using that color chip page in my docs. But from what I understand, the judges have one as well for reference. Colors can be problematic when you do not have actual color photos. So that is the issue with a subject such as the TA 152. I was told Dave Platt uses black and white color and marking page, and only submits chips to the judges. This may be a good tactic.

The Yellow 10 aircraft is a D 13. Although, the Holman could be turned into that variant. It needs the elliptical scoop like the TA 152 instead of the round one of the D9. I have a Holman D9 as well. It is in the corner, waiting it's turn.