Thursday, March 16, 2017

Project NH-90 2017

With the introduction of Spijkers & Wingtips NH Industries NH-90 in S.L. U.S.N. Third Fleet units, orders for a U.S.N. inspired livery came through and I chose the two tone gray white high visibility scheme used back in the 60's and 70's for HS squadrons, namely those equipped with Sea Kings.

The project involved two squadrons, HSC-22 and HSC-14, and asides the distinctive tail code that clearly identifies the aircraft's deployment along with the squadron insignia, I assigned a color code to the tips of tails and sponsons and the main rotor top guard to facilitate ID at first glance - a common practice when this color scheme was in use. The templates supplied by Spijkers & Wingtips do not include the texture for the main rotor guard so here is hoping Tig Spijkers will add it to the package soon. For purposes of accurate representation, the main rotor guard was painted on the HSC-14 aircraft profile (see below).

The NH-90 project will include a Navy gray and a Navy ghost livery for aircraft involved in other roles with these squadrons or others that may adopt them. Updates will be posted on this weblog when those are released.

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LIVERY COST:
The cost of a Spijkers & Wingtips NH-90 unique custom livery is 6,000 L$ with guaranteed exclusive and support for 12 months. Installation by Eight Shades required and included. Auto paint delivery system available soon. Textures permissions: no mod, copy, no transfer.

AIRCRAFT PROFILE COST:
The cost of a Spijkers & Wingtips NH-90 unique aircraft profile using the unique livery ordered is 1,000 L$. Supplied with frame. Permissions: no mod, copy, no transfer.

TIME TO COMPLETION:
48 hours from start, 72 hours with profile. Start depending on lined up and ongoing work.

AIRCRAFT INFO:
.:S&W:. NH-90
Spijkers & Wingtips SL Market Place store link (URL here). You can also find the NH-90 in a vendor at Honah Lee Trudeau (SLUR here).

Note: Similar color schemes without U.S.N.S.L. markings but using generic Navy markings are available on demand. U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet orders have a special discount on this type.

Asra Kron
Eight Shades of Blue

Disclaimer:
All references in this entry refer only to the item illustrated. 

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