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Old 12-15-2009 | 07:10 AM
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Does anyone have a link to a picture or image of the bird located on the underside of the Thunderbird display team jets?
I have gone all retro and had a YA Starfire built. I wanted it in the classic colours of the one which I aspired to as a kid. Ideally I would like to have the big dark blue bird across the underside, and ideally I would like to get my friend who is a top notch sign maker to produce it. The only issue is finding a complete image to draw it from.
If anyone can help then great!
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Old 12-15-2009 | 07:17 AM
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Al, bigger issue is finding a top notch signmaker



May help him too..

Old 12-15-2009 | 07:31 AM
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Hi Ali,

Hope this helps!!
Old 12-15-2009 | 07:33 AM
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OOOOOOOOOOups!!
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Old 12-15-2009 | 09:56 AM
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talk to Avonds, he has big templates for his 16 kit
Old 12-15-2009 | 12:31 PM
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Hi Ali, I think if you where to call jerry caudle at pro-mark he might be able to make the paint masks for you.
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Go to - http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-A...cfab63171258f5

For more visit www.airliners.net and type in 'Thunderbird f 16'

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No more vinyl for you Mark lol

That template should help, it will just need redrawing and then tweaking to fit the belly of the Starfire
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Damn it! Just when I need some swanky vinyl to make the ugly biatch Futura look half passable as a nice model
Old 12-15-2009 | 04:12 PM
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Hi Ali

Why dont you ask Graeme Mears, I believe hi has made the perfect model of an F16 with a Thunderbirds paint job.
Old 12-15-2009 | 04:27 PM
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I'm good Mark but even I can't polish a turd!!! Lol I'm sure we can come up with something to suit the funky lines of the Futura.
Old 12-15-2009 | 04:45 PM
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I'm good Mark but even I can't polish a turd!!
You sure? Your head's always quite shiny

The Starfire is so old skool you should probably be putting dodo wings on the underside!
Old 12-15-2009 | 07:53 PM
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The design on the bottom has changed a great deal over the years. My personal favorite would be the T-38 era
Old 12-15-2009 | 09:57 PM
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The scheme can be made to fit just about anything. Although only a lowly King kobra of mine if you plan it out, have alot of patience and a few rolls of fine line tape... it'll fit. PPG DBC base with DCU2021 clear.

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