Steve Nelson wrote:
Neat..I thought those were actually decals, but this one looks to be painted on.
The Tiger was a decal... one of those sent to the AVG by Disney.
(note the dark edges where a clear coat was applied to prevent peeling)
The rest of the CATF insignia was painted on.
A fairly obscure fact to most folks is that the Tiger decals included a blue 'V',
as shown below on RT Smith's #47. (Formerly John Petach's mount)
But the 'V' was seldom used.
From 'American Volunteer Group Colours and Markings' (Osprey) by Terrill Clements
Another little-known fact, and this will be of interest to modelers and
artists, is that RT Smith's #77 did not carry the Tiger emblems because
the ship was written off in an accident before the decals arrived.
Coincidentally, I've just been asked by a friend to paint the CATF insignia
for display in his workshop.
I'll post some photos when it's done...
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