Thursday, April 9, 2020

Sjöfartsverket SAR SE-JRK Leonardo AW139

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This is a REPLICA series paint job inspired by the AW139 in service with the Swedish Maritime Administration, Sjöfartsverket, operating from Säve Airport (ESGP), Gothenburg, Sweden. The paint box provided is for SAR aircraft Lifeguard 004, SE-JRK.
This real life replica will please pilots who enjoy accuracy in the application of the real markings on the aircraft. Apologies for the black main rotor hub, that should be white, but the D-139 does not allow changing the rotor texture. You can view the actual helicopter used for this livery on the excellent blog by photographer Lloyd Horgan, who spent some time with this particular aircraft and her crew.

All real life photos by Lloyd Horgan.
Link: http://lloydh.co.uk/blog/2016/11/14/just-hangin-out

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Swedish Maritime Administration, AW139 Sjöfartsverket SAR SE-JRK Lifeguard 004, by Asra Kron

























 

Aeronautica Militare AW139 Stormo 15

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This is a REPLICA series paint job inspired by the AW-139 in service with the Italian Aeronautica Militare Stormo 15, a 1st Air Brigade "Operazioni Speciali" squadron operating from Cervia-Pisignano, Italy. The paint box provided is for aircraft serial 15-42. This real life replica will please pilots who enjoy simplicity and down to basics military design, as this squadron opted for a straight forward overall gray pattern with minimal graphics applied.

This unique new generation helicopter in its weight class, the AW139 sets new standards of performance and has the largest cabin in its category. The AW139 has a maximum cruise speed of 165 knots (306 km/h) and a maximum range in excess of 570 nm (1060 km) with auxiliary fuel tanks. The aircraft has outstanding one engine inoperative capabilities, even in hot and high operating conditions. The advanced integrated cockpit minimises pilot workload allowing the crew to concentrate on mission objectives. Almost 170 customers from over 50 countries have ordered nearly 620 helicopters to perform a wide range of roles including government missions, EMS/SAR, offshore transport, VIP/corporate transport, law enforcement and utility.

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Aeronautica Militare AW139 (HH-139) 15-42, Cervia-Pisignano, Italia, by Asra Kron





















 









Wednesday, April 1, 2020

RCAF CF-188A Anderson Hornet

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"In the year 2013, Major Gunnar Neiguffson of the Royal Canadian Air Force headed one of the most creative and in many ways most controversial Public Affairs programs in RCAF history – the Icons of Canadian Culture Tail Art Program, known by supporters and detractors alike as the “Celebritail” program." *

"At bases from Greenwood, Nova Scotia to Yellowknife, Northwest Territory to Comox, British Columbia, nearly 50 aircraft of all types, both fixed wing and rotary, were painted with portraits of some of Canada's most iconic individuals. The program was received with much curiosity, wide acceptance by aircrews and the average man on the street, but was also ridiculed by special interest groups. Feminists were angered when Pamela Anderson was chosen for the honor but not Roberta Bondar." *

"By the end of 2013, all aircraft in the RCAF inventory were to carry the image and story of a great Canadian cultural icon on its tail. It was an ambitious program, but then again, Major Neiguffson was an ambitious air force officer. Is it culturally significant? Is it art? We'll let you be the judge." *

* Adapted from "Tails of Glory", by D. H. Yellamo (1), Vintage Wings of Canada

Note:
For the complete article and photo work by Dave O'Malley CLICK HERE!
Real life photo work by Dave O'Malley used on this entry with permission.
(1) Yellamo is O'Malley spelled backwards!

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Celebritail program: CF-188A Hornettes 937 and 762 escorting the Airbus Polaris "Shatner", April 1, 2013.





This is a belated April Fools, Easter Egg limited edition livery!
Intended as an April Fools prank, this livery has been in the back burner for a few years, but I finally decided to release it as a Limited Edition. Fourteen units were made, twelve of which are to be sold in world only. Even if I have the real life author's permission to execute this livery, the use of Pamela Anderson would cause obvious problems in Second Life's market place. According to Dave O'Malley, the author of this design used as part of a very elaborate April Fools prank (see here!), there were no objections raised by the celebrities used in the tail art designs for this excellent article.

Here is Dave's reaction to my request, complete with images of this project, to place his design on a virtual aircraft model that would carry it in the skies of Second Life:

On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 11:48 AM Dave O'Malley <domalley@aerographics.ca> wrote:
That’s fantastic Asra. Love what you have done, so please proceed with my blessing.
Dave O’Malley (spelled backwards is Evad Yellamo — the author).
I would like to include it in the story so if you can send me some screen captures, that would be great!  I will credit and link to your game for sure.

 
A year ago, for various reasons, I shelved the project. Maybe because the current real life situation the world faces (Covid-19) I decided to release it this year. We can all use a smile on our faces. So hang in there, stay home, wash your hands lots and be careful. And if you are one of the twelve lucky ones who got this limited edition in time, go have some fun. You can always tell those who see you in the "Hornette" that it's a RCAF 2013 real life replica... Just make sure you wink when you do.

This LIMITED EDITION is only available in world at 8SB Main Store (SLUR here!) and at Shana Carpool's Main Store (SLUR here!). Twelve units only!

Note:
I am sending a link to this entry to Dave O'Malley. If he decides to use it as a complement to his April Fools "Tails of Glory" post I will re-link it here!

Enjoy your RCAF CF-188 Hornette! If you found one.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Cessna 207 Brasil

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FLAG COLLECTION Aircraft number 2

The Flag Collection has always a country's flag as theme for the livery and the colors and elements used are always related to the country the aircraft represents. The model chosen for this collection, part of the Fantasy Series, is Dani Airplanes' D-207, the Cessna 207 "Stationair 7". It is GTFO enabled so you can go about your hauling in style, sporting your country's colors.
As second Flag Collection aircraft, I decided to make the Brazilian version, in honor of the aircraft maker, Daniels Fall, and all the many Brazilian fliers in SL.

The motifs used range from the Toucan representing the country's wildlife to Carnaval (look for the dancer!), Brasilia's "Dois Candangos" monument by Bruno Giorgi, establishing the link to one of the XX Century's most daring architectural feats (the construction from scratch in four years of the country's capital city using avant guarde architects and urban designers - Brasilia was inaugurated in April 21, 1960) and of course soccer, Brazil's five world titles present on the aircraft elevators, including the years and types of cups won on each.

On the top of the fuselage, this aircraft proudly displays the word "BRASIL" over which Rio de Janeiro's emblem, Christ the Redeemer, is shown. This Flag Collection aircraft is named "Meu Brasil é com S" (my Brazil is spelled with an 'S') from the song lyrics by João Gilberto and Rita Lee - which has a special meaning to all Brazilians... and it is spelled with an 'S'!

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More flag aircraft to come soon!
Enjoy your Cessna 207 "Meu Brasil é com S" livery! Brasil!!!

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Cessna 207 Australia 2020

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As the first Flag Collection aircraft, I decided to offer the Australian version, dedicated to raising awareness to the tragedy unfolding at this time in Australia. The devastating wild fires still raging there are causing unimaginable loss and creating an environmental crisis the proportions of which we still have no way to know exactly. This plane is my way of helping to be aware of this disaster that affects us all. And it is free so your only choice will be to fly her and let people know you also care.

On the sides of the fuselage there are two websites where you can find out how to help, if you can, and let others know about it too. The NSW Rural Fire Service donation site is there (see here) and also the Country Fire Authority or CFA (see here) are the two entities the plane has the address to, chosen because of their relation to firefighters active in Australia.

The aircraft shows several elements related to Australia and her wildlife, so punished by this tragedy, as well as the eight regions that make that great country, represented by their flags on both sides of the engine housing. The model was named "Advance Australia", the unofficial motto of the country and in several locations it expresses the wish "Never Again". Let us hope this disaster comes to an end and never happens ever again.

To learn about many other ways to help Australian first responders, victims and animals, you can follow THIS LINK. Thank you for caring. And thank you for flying these colors in this time of need.


 
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The Flag Collection has always a country's flag as theme for the livery and the colors and elements used are always related to the country the aircraft represents. The model chosen for this collection, part of the Fantasy Series, is Dani Airplanes' D-207, the Cessna 207 "Stationair 7". It is GTFO enabled so you can go about your hauling in style, sporting your country's colors.

If you missed the gift I sent to various aviation related groups, you can find this free livery at the Eight Shades of Blue market place store (see here!) - you can see this model at our main in world store (here!). You can find Daniel's D-207 in the Market Place following this link!
Enjoy your free Cessna 207 "Advance Australia" livery!