Color Schemes
08-26-2009 | 04:46 AM
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RE: Color Schemes
ORIGINAL: Roary m
I can't remember too well now where I read it but some time back either M.A.N. or Model Aviation was a write up on the nature of pattern color schemes. At it turned out, white dominate schemes with color trim accents familiar to the pilot for orientation were harder for the judges to see, consequently they were scored higher. Darker main colors such as black with contrast trim features were downgraded more since judges could sight on the position of the ship easier.
I can't remember too well now where I read it but some time back either M.A.N. or Model Aviation was a write up on the nature of pattern color schemes. At it turned out, white dominate schemes with color trim accents familiar to the pilot for orientation were harder for the judges to see, consequently they were scored higher. Darker main colors such as black with contrast trim features were downgraded more since judges could sight on the position of the ship easier.
That article would be interesting to read again and compare with the situation now.
In the old classics (0 – 1963) controllability and aerodynamics were most important.
(A lot of Taurusses did fly with nearly the same scheme, see Genk 1963 World champs)
I think that MAN article is of the period the proportional radio exists for several years and maybe also low wingers, retracts etc. were commonly used.
The picture, a compilation of places 1, 2 and 3 in 1963, Genk Belgium.
Cees
08-31-2009 | 04:14 PM
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RE: Color Schemes
I've found that the color that best contrasts against a blue sky for me is yellow. I typically finish all my planes with a combination of a yellow base with red and perhaps dark blue or black as contrasting color areas. This combination really 'pops' in the air for me under all but overcast conditions, but then every color looks gray at a distance in overcast. I've found that light colored wingtips against darker trim tend to show up better in the air than dark tips. This makes wings level flight orientation somewhat easier.
That said, I have a Tiporare that's finished in white, with generous use of bright fluorescent orange and black as trim. It was almost impossible to lose it visually on most days!
Rick
That said, I have a Tiporare that's finished in white, with generous use of bright fluorescent orange and black as trim. It was almost impossible to lose it visually on most days!
Rick
08-31-2009 | 07:14 PM
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RE: Color Schemes
ORIGINAL: Aurora_60
Since I seem to be spending way more time building than flying these days, I have started to re-gain an interest in the C/L Stunt planes. THey remind me a lot of the classic pattern planes, and they too share those very cool looking schemes.
Tango, If your looking to drool for a few days (or longer) you have to check out CAsniffers Classic Pattern Image Base site. It has the largest co;;ection of Classics on the web:
http://www.trentonrcflyers.com/pattern/patterna.htm
Caution: only enter that site if you have a lot of time available!
DM
Since I seem to be spending way more time building than flying these days, I have started to re-gain an interest in the C/L Stunt planes. THey remind me a lot of the classic pattern planes, and they too share those very cool looking schemes.
Tango, If your looking to drool for a few days (or longer) you have to check out CAsniffers Classic Pattern Image Base site. It has the largest co;;ection of Classics on the web:
http://www.trentonrcflyers.com/pattern/patterna.htm
Caution: only enter that site if you have a lot of time available!
DM
Btw, a club friend had his Big Stik 40/60 (don't know 'xactly) at the field. Primarily a sun burst scheme originating at the prop hub. Colors included black, yellow and red (Ultracote). In a blue sky (yea, we have a couple of blue sky days in Colorado) the combination is stricking. The red pretty much disappears leaving the black / yellow dominant. The top is sun burst and the bottom has black belt (8 - 12") at the fuse and wing tips. The bottom base is bright yellow (no cub yellow please). Like I said - very easy to pick up even at distance. Very easy geometric pattern to create.
09-03-2009 | 10:09 PM
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RE: Color Schemes
ORIGINAL: Free Bird
I would have to agree! The kings are aewsome and the Daddy Rabbit, well that the best scheme I've seen on a DR.
FB
I would have to agree! The kings are aewsome and the Daddy Rabbit, well that the best scheme I've seen on a DR.
FB
I didn't like the fin at all, so I decided to make it a bit more "swoopy", while retaining the same general size and rudder area. Dennis Hunt built this "Rabbit" as an ARC, and grudgingly agreed to make it a "trike" and change the fin for me. A friend better at Monokote than I am did the fuselage, while I covered the wing. The basic color scheme is my idea, but Dan made some nice touches with the way the covering goes around the lettering. I didn't expect that, but like it.
The Monokote colors are YELLOW PEARL, and BLUE PEARL with white trim. Another friend used the same color blue on his D.R., and I've always admired his scheme. I copied some of the elements to come up with mine. You can see some of the similarities. BTW...He was on the cover of Model Aviation with his Rabbit. The "What's up DOC" picture with SPA Board member Mike Robinson holding the Rabbit, shows the colors off well. It was the last picture taken before I drilled it into the ground one week later. It WILL be restored to original condition...hopefully.
We take pictures because we never lose them .....regardless of what happens to the plane.
Duane
09-06-2009 | 06:47 AM
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RE: Color Schemes
That is the supreme complement...thanks. Although some think they are nice looking, I've never thought of the Daddy Rabbit as a particularly beautiful ship, yet they fly very "honestly" and predictably so I wanted to try one out. I was impressed with it. My goal was to try to make the best looking color scheme possible for the Rabbit.
I didn't like the fin at all, so I decided to make it a bit more "swoopy", while retaining the same general size and rudder area. Dennis Hunt built this "Rabbit" as an ARC, and grudgingly agreed to make it a "trike" and change the fin for me. A friend better at Monokote than I am did the fuselage, while I covered the wing. The basic color scheme is my idea, but Dan made some nice touches with the way the covering goes around the lettering. I didn't expect that, but like it.
The Monokote colors are YELLOW PEARL, and BLUE PEARL with white trim. Another friend used the same color blue on his D.R., and I've always admired his scheme. I copied some of the elements to come up with mine. You can see some of the similarities. BTW...He was on the cover of Model Aviation with his Rabbit. The "What's up DOC" picture with SPA Board member Mike Robinson holding the Rabbit, shows the colors off well. It was the last picture taken before I drilled it into the ground one week later. It WILL be restored to original condition...hopefully.
We take pictures because we never lose them .....regardless of what happens to the plane.
Duane
I didn't like the fin at all, so I decided to make it a bit more "swoopy", while retaining the same general size and rudder area. Dennis Hunt built this "Rabbit" as an ARC, and grudgingly agreed to make it a "trike" and change the fin for me. A friend better at Monokote than I am did the fuselage, while I covered the wing. The basic color scheme is my idea, but Dan made some nice touches with the way the covering goes around the lettering. I didn't expect that, but like it.
The Monokote colors are YELLOW PEARL, and BLUE PEARL with white trim. Another friend used the same color blue on his D.R., and I've always admired his scheme. I copied some of the elements to come up with mine. You can see some of the similarities. BTW...He was on the cover of Model Aviation with his Rabbit. The "What's up DOC" picture with SPA Board member Mike Robinson holding the Rabbit, shows the colors off well. It was the last picture taken before I drilled it into the ground one week later. It WILL be restored to original condition...hopefully.
We take pictures because we never lose them .....regardless of what happens to the plane.
Duane
FB
