Is it possible that the Z originated with a red and black paint job? > Quote from Kregg

Sorry Kregg, I like red too, but ..................................

The original "Z" was yellow and black, and had the SPRINGFIELD RACING ASSOCIATION logo on it's cowl for it's entire short life in 1931. August 22, thru December 5th.

A replica was constructed by Bill Turner of California, and later used in the movie The Rocketeer. It had on it's cowl a Shamrock !
And at the begining of the movie it was yellow and black, and at the end of the movie it was white and black. ( The bad guys shot the first one down )

Pictures :
You can always tell the original 1931 Z by it's tail skid.
The replica had a tail wheel ! ( Smart move )

NR77V was the original, and if you want to have a scale version, then it must be yellow and black. Check the registration numbers on the wing and tail provided in your kit.

Jim Lynch > [email protected]