Fuerza Aérea Mexicana / Mexican Air Force

[tigertony100]

Thanks Sergio, se nota la mano del maestro!!! Master builder hand on it!!! All contribuitions are very welcome. Juan Angel 747 just uploaded the 1/200 scale version as well. Happy Modeling and Best Regards, Tony

[tigertony100]

Hello All, I´m still stuck out 'cause my computer and files still are at repair shop. So, I can't follow with the Pilatus Series and instead seize the time developing a scratchbuild Mil Mi-26 HALO Helicopter. FAM owned 2 of this big ones. I tried it with 120 gr/m2 Opalina paper and the resulting scale is 1/82 aprox. It's crooked, misaligned but not too bad for the First Test Build. I plan to do it at 1/100 scale and experimenting with thicker paper. Best Regards, Tony.

[wireandpaper]

Hi Tony:
For a first attempt I think is looking good.
Your designing skills are getting better.
ps: safety first

[tigertony100]

OOOHHH You refer to the connector plug!!! There is no hazard on it here, it delivers only 5.2 Volts DC; so no harm. Thanks for your comments. Regards, Tony.

[wireandpaper]

Un chistorete / just kidding good friend!

[Vinalssergio155]

If you touch the cable with a bruise it will give you a good shake! I have touched cables with 1.5 volts with injured fingers and it is not pleasant. The Halo looks good Tony.

[tigertony100]

c).-Aztec Sharkmouth and d).-201 Squad Memorial
Now I present to you two versions with special schemes. A spectacular scheme with Pre-Hispanic Sharkmouth belonging to Squad 206 and another with the colors used by Squad 201 in the Pacific used to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico. The Aztec Sharkmouth scheme is offered by Bruno and the one for Squad 201 is a recolor of mine. The only scheme missing is the current scheme that these planes have nowadays and we will continue with the Pilatus PC-6 Turbo-Porter. Best Regards, Tigertony100.

[wireandpaper]

Dear Tony:

This is one of the coolest shark mouth, or better in this case Flying Serpent fang mouth!
The 201 squadron, cool too.
Thank you for sharing.
I guess your computer is back from the shop.

[tigertony100]

yes, indeed W&P; you´re right one more time. It looks and represents more a Feathered Snake fang mouth than a Shark Mouth. Aztec empire and culture were an in-land culture more than a coastal culture; although the Aztecs dominated and subdued the coastal communities. A reminiscence of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Snake.
Aztec Models offers decals with true dented shark mouth version, like the P-40; but I ca't find any photographic evidence of that decoration. Thanks abd regards, Tony.

[gomidefilho]

Very nice Kukulcán! And beautiful repaint.