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by **Aztec** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:16 am

Nearly there, but I'll give it a day or two before I upload it to make sure all the bugs are out.

Az

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:51 am

Not my type off plane but sure as going to keep the GA fans bloody happy , Superb paint AZ

by **Charl** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:30 am

The reference shot I have of this one is a little redder - perhaps go 25 points toward red in the cyan/red channel?

Might just be a combination of monitor/graphics card on both ends...
I've painted enough of the NZ Cessnas to know it can be a PITA to colourmatch, let alone get that backward font to fit all along the fuselage!
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/144113L.html
It's a pretty paint, I'd easily plaster it on the Carenado and fly along happily, if you chose not to do anything more.

by **Aztec** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:20 pm

Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Jul 22 2011,7:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The reference shot I have of this one is a little redder - perhaps go 25 points toward red in the cyan/red channel?

Thanks Charl. My pics that I got of Jetphotos showed it darker, but they may have been on overcast days. Getting the exact colour is the thing I find most difficult - I use the "colour picker" on the original photos, but when you apply that colour to a "multiply" layer in the repaint the background layer on a Carenado paint kit darkens it, so from there you've pretty much got to eyeball it. That's why I like paint kits like the Dreamfleet ones, because you can add the colour as a solid layer and then apply the rivits/panel lines/details etc over the top. Anyway, I had another go at it, see what you think.

by **Charl** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:37 pm

Aztec wrote:
QUOTE (Aztec @ Jul 22 2011,2:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...I had another go at it, see what you think...

Looks pretty good, you might check that rego on the fuselage, is it a little longer and slightly shorter perhaps?
I'm armchair picking since you asked, as I said it's really good to go.

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:27 pm

, there ya go Az , where would ya be without Charl , Its looking great

by **Aztec** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:30 pm

OK, think we're just about there now

by **Charl** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:42 pm

Aztec wrote:
QUOTE (Aztec @ Jul 22 2011,4:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, think we're just about there now

Let 'er fly...look forward to hangering this one

by **Aztec** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:18 pm

And we're done!

Thanks for your help Charl

Az

by **Florian_S** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:50 pm

Very Nice!!!!

Love the 206 and this Kiwi livery suits it perfectly...cheers Az!

Cheers
Florian - EDDH

by **Charl** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:15 pm

Always happy to help with a new arrival, thanks for bringing this one to Auckland.

Weather is a little iffy this morning, but the Caranado experience makes up for that...

by **Olderndirt** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:37 pm

Aztec wrote:
QUOTE (Aztec @ Jul 21 2011,9:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, think we're just about there now

In case you care - US standard is 12 inches high by 2 inches wide. Looking good.

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