1/144 R5D-3 Blue Angels
Here is the Minicraft 1/144 C-54 kit released as the Blue Angels R5D-3. I think this livery is one of the most attractive schemes for Blue Angels logistical aircraft carried. I think it perfectly suits the lines of the aircraft. it also has a great 50's period feel with the scallops on the engine cowlings.
good luck using the kit decals for the engine cowlings. I had to hand paint the designs- but used the decals as guides. I loved building this kit.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on March 26, 2021
What a beautiful scheme, Dan!
Really suits the lines of the C-54!
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
Thanks Spiros!
John vd Biggelaar said on March 26, 2021
This scheme is indeed beautiful, Dan.
You did a wonderful job on handpainting the cowlings.
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
Thanks very much John! It makes me think of 1950's cars...
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on March 26, 2021
Wow, what a colour scheme! But then, anything will come out nicely on a massive Douglas radial transport from a time past. Poor engineers wiping off all oil after each flight to keep it in shiny condition.
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
Yeah Stellan, I found it amazing that the control surfaces were all aluminium, and the way the scallops were done- I have the 1/72 C-54 Revell kit in line for my Blue Angels builds with the same markings. It will be harder to make it look good in the bigger scale...
Jeff Bailey said on March 26, 2021
Absolutely gorgeous, Dan!
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
You're welcome sir!
Tom Cleaver said on March 26, 2021
Beautiful result.
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
cool Tom- thanks very much!
Robert Royes said on March 26, 2021
A very attractive scheme, you did a great job on this!
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
Thanks Robert, I am a bit leery of doing it in 1/72, but will be doing it, have nice Caracal decals for it.
George Williams said on March 27, 2021
Another beauty from this series, again, definitely liked.
Dan DeSilva said on March 28, 2021
Thanks very much George!
Dirk Derks said on April 1, 2021
Hello Dan,
Museum quality. Master Modeler 1/144.
Regards, Dirk
Dan DeSilva said on April 1, 2021
Thanks again Dirk!