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07-09-2012, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Need Suggestions for Designing and Painting Warbird Scheme
I'm about two months out from flying and am starting to realize that I have put off painting for too long...I think I'm going to be flying a naked airplane for awhile until I can get on a busy painter's calendar. Oh well.
Anyway, now that I'm getting serious about the paint scheme, I've decided that I'd like some professional help designing what I have in mind for a sweet P-51 style paint job. The problem is that I have no idea who to call. I've Googled around a little bit and seen a couple places, but really haven't come up with much.
Can anybody give me some recommendations for reputable designers/painters who have a good track record doing warbird-style paint schemes? Thanks!
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Karl, Goodyear, Arizona (KGYR) ATP, CFII
RV-14A, Flying
Extra 330LX, Flying
RV-8, Sold
RV-7, Sold
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07-09-2012, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Insignia source
The insignia paint masks and the nose art decals were all from Woodway Sign, 1222 Sandy Plains, Houston, TX 77062. I recall the owner is Jeff Fox. He does lots of warbird work. Got mine in 2005 so you need to check on current prices.
(281) 461-4600
The Stars-n-Bars on the wings are 24" diameter and 20" on the fuselage. The fuselage lettering is 13" and the tail numbers are 5". The military information block just behind the cowling is a paint mask too.
Bud Anderson helped me measure all the markings on "Old Crow" and I scaled them down to RV-8 size.
Any good paint shop can do the work. You can have all the insignia done with vinyl if you like. I just preferred to paint all but the nose art.
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IAC National Judge
RV-8, "Miss Izzy", 2250 Hours - Sold
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07-09-2012, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Almost forgot...
HERE is a great resource for inspiration.
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Ron Schreck
IAC National Judge
RV-8, "Miss Izzy", 2250 Hours - Sold
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07-09-2012, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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07-11-2012, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Those are really helpful. Thanks guys. Any suggestions on paint shops?
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Karl, Goodyear, Arizona (KGYR) ATP, CFII
RV-14A, Flying
Extra 330LX, Flying
RV-8, Sold
RV-7, Sold
Bearhawk 4-Place, Sold
=VAF= donor 2020
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07-11-2012, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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I can't help with painting, but we can certainly offer design assistance and can make vinyl graphics or spraymasks to help you and your painter to get the job done.
We've done more warbird schemes on RVs than I can count. You can see a few on our website. http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/
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Vince Frazier
www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
1-888-F1AIRCRAFT (1-888-312-4727)
www.flyboyaccessories.com
RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
1-888-8FLYBOY (1-888-835-9269)
F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
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07-11-2012, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Oh wow, that looks great. Thanks for telling me about your website. I especially like the "Complete Military Graphics Set for RVs and other aircraft."
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Karl, Goodyear, Arizona (KGYR) ATP, CFII
RV-14A, Flying
Extra 330LX, Flying
RV-8, Sold
RV-7, Sold
Bearhawk 4-Place, Sold
=VAF= donor 2020
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07-11-2012, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mtns of N.E. Georgia
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Paint Scheme
Quote:
Originally Posted by vfrazier
I can't help with painting, but we can certainly offer design assistance and can make vinyl graphics or spraymasks to help you and your painter to get the job done.
We've done more warbird schemes on RVs than I can count. You can see a few on our website. http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/
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I heartily reccommend Vince and his son Blake for any graphics you need. Great to work with and very reasonable prices.
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Mannan J.Thomason, MSGT. USAF (RET)
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07-11-2012, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: 36U
Posts: 243
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Painter Pat Low, Prescott, AZ
He's an artist and reasonable. He has painted lots of RVs and Rockets. But take a number.
Interested? PM me.
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Terry Small
RV-7 "Sasha" (1000th completed), IO-390, SJ cowl, ww prop
Deferred by combat (OEF '04 - '05, AH-64A) Donates by choice and love the OT humor.
Built a 4 place Bearhawk
When you're at the end of your rope tie a knot in it, and hang on . . . .Joe Back
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07-11-2012, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mannanj
I heartily reccommend Vince and his son Blake for any graphics you need. Great to work with and very reasonable prices.
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Ditto on that! Vince did my graphics and I'm really happy with them.
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