Northrop BT-1 Beta Test in 1/100

[murphyaa]

I dunno. I Never found color pics of the specific plane, but I used the same model instruction sheet and a side view somebody drew up on the net. And I specifically picked that one because it didn't have yellow wings (I already have a version with yellow wings, and wanted some variety. How about we say it represents the aircraft in 1941, after it's had brand new gray wings put on to replace the yellow wings that were damaged in a bad carrier landing?

[umtutsut]

Originally Posted by murphyaa

I dunno. I Never found color pics of the specific plane, but I used the same model instruction sheet and a side view somebody drew up on the net. And I specifically picked that one because it didn't have yellow wings (I already have a version with yellow wings, and wanted some variety. How about we say it represents the aircraft in 1941, after it's had brand new gray wings put on to replace the yellow wings that were damaged in a bad carrier landing?

I can live with that as long as I can recolor the wings with Gimp. I'm really convinced they should be yellow. Otherwise, I'll just get the Enterprise aircraft.

Regardless of color, excellent design by you and build by Pericles.

Now, do I want to drill out the holes in the dive flaps...?

Les (The Voice of Authority)

[gomidefilho]

Originally Posted by umtutsut

A polemic is defined as "a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something." I certainly wasn't "attacking" anyone or anything, just pointing out what I believed is an error based on what I know. I imagine Aaron would rather get it right.

Les (The Voice of Authority)

Sorry, polemic in portuguese language (polêmica) is a synonymous for debate. discussion, not necessary a attack or fight...

[gomidefilho]

Originally Posted by umtutsut

I can live with that as long as I can recolor the wings with Gimp. I'm really convinced they should be yellow. Otherwise, I'll just get the Enterprise aircraft.

Regardless of color, excellent design by you and build by Pericles.

Now, do I want to drill out the holes in the dive flaps...?

Les (The Voice of Authority)

Thank's!

Is a idea but whereas my lack of time, and is a test the only change I permit is decrease scale.

[murphyaa]

Originally Posted by umtutsut

I can live with that as long as I can recolor the wings with Gimp. I'm really convinced they should be yellow. Otherwise, I'll just get the Enterprise aircraft.

Regardless of color, excellent design by you and build by Pericles.

Now, do I want to drill out the holes in the dive flaps...?
Les (The Voice of Authority)

There's only about 300 of them. Go for it.

[Rata]

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Not sure how difficult it would be but perhaps Murph could release the kit with both colors for the wings. Then half of those who build it could be wrong. At least on this forum the thread would not go on ad infinitum about who was right. (I hate plasteeq people).

You're right Michael. On reflection, entering into a debate on 'correct colours' can be a time consuming AND time wasting distraction from what we're all here for and I now regret doing so. Of course last century before internet we only had monthly (or whatever) magazines to keep us abreast of things and I recall many 'letters-to-the-editor' debates getting quite heated, often over 'correct colours' (is US WWII olive drab green or brown and the like). I also recall often putting off, never starting or not finishing a particular model because I wasn't sure of what colour to paint it. What utter, counter-productive nonsense that is.

So, resolution to self starting today: I'm a paper modeller now and will happily build any model of a plane that a designer has taken the time and gone to great lengths to give me- and will still build it and NOT question it even if I think something may not be quite right.

All the best fellow modellers. And designers, keep doing your wonderful work- I'm proud to build your products and will forever be your humble servant.

And gomidefilho , apologies if you feel your thread has been hijacked!

[Falco]

What's with all this color malarkey?!? Let's focus on the build now shall we... now where were we?

[Gene K]

Originally Posted by Falco

What's with all this color malarkey?!?

Malarkey to you , but my hat is off to those who care about accuracy and history. I've enjoyed the enlightening discussion.

Gene K

[Falco]

I understand and I did enjoy the topic but I was hinting at getting back to the build before the conversion reached the upper layers of our atmosphere.

[gomidefilho]

Friends I do not particularly care about the intrusion of the subject
on the particular model colors here.
I think the role models of historical subjects mostly seek to
be as close as possible to the original. But what is the original?
We work in my view on role modeling with simulacrum,
and the reason is very simple the printing of the model
varies from equipment to equipment, the tone and color change
drastically depending on the model and brand of the printer.

I have been a modeler since 1985 and I find this debate in
the accumulation of all these years absolutely sterile
and corrosive.
I've seen friendships and modeling clubs come to an end.
Obviously you can not paint a model green that the
color is sand.
I think the important thing is to keep the fun
without exaggerating the accuracy of certain things.
As the author of the thread, I would like this debate to end.