Available on the MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE!
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Friday, April 20, 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
USMC VMFA-232 Red Devils F/A-18C Hornet - Replica
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| Available on the MP - CLICK HERE! |
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| Alternate Series version F/A-18D available. - See here! |
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| Also in a two pack! - See here! |
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USMC VMFA-232 F/A-18D Hornet - Alternate
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| Available on the MP - CLICK HERE! |
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| Replica Series version F/A-18C available - see here! |
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| Also in a two pack! - See here! |
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Shana Carpool's F/A-18 C and D Hornets Explained
THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE BOEING F/A-18 C / D HORNET BY SHANA AIRCRAFT IN REFERENCE TO DETAILS AND FEATURES RELATED TO THE CUSTOMIZATION OF BOTH AIRCRAFT TYPES - USE THIS INFO AS A GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND THE PAINT KIT COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY WORK.
UPDATES WILL REFLECT CHANGES TO THE CURRENT VERSIONS AND WILL BE POSTED AS NEEDED!
Just as the new Hornet was released we were made aware that unfortunately it was not enough to name the paint kits correctly - some people would still use a model C paint kit on the F/A-18D and the model D paint kit on the F/A-18C. In some cases minor differences would be not so obvious but in most liveries the problems would be very serious. Then you would have people complaining about the paint kits, about the aircraft and who knows what else. So we decided to release a version 1.2 immediately with independent paint boxes for the two aircraft.
Following that update an issue concerning the application of textures along the canopy and dorsal areas came up and was dealt with immediately, along with the addition of the rudders command (a feature used since January in the Blue Angels Hornets) and a few other structural improvements, which prompted a v1.3 release. This will not affect the paint systems, which will still work as in v1.2.
As in real life, the single seat and the two seat are more different than they seem at first glance, the main concern being the area behind the pilot - closed on the C and extended to the copilot seat on the D. The ECM fairings and the dorsal antennas are also positioned slightly differently on each version, not to mention the canopy itself that has a different build. This creates differences on the structure of the aircraft that have direct consequences on how the liveries are created and applied to each.
Again, these are two DIFFERENT aircraft in a fat pack, do not treat them as the same!
What you get to play with:
VERSION v1.3 UPDATE
The F/A-18C and F/A-18D have separate paint systems, meaning they have transmitters and receivers on different channels. A model C paint kit will not work on a model D aircraft and a model D paint kit will not work on a model C aircraft. This prevents accidental placement of the wrong livery on each frame.
With the !SC : F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet - Box v. 1.3 you get a gift third party ready to apply C model paint kit made by me and an original paint kit for each model. Refer to the instructions in the F/A-18C Hornet VFA-25 v1.2 Paint kit (Eight Shades of Blue) on how to use it. Click here to see the model.
Original paint kits:
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18C v. 1.3
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18D v. 1.3
Each paint kit has these elements:
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18C v. 1.3
1 - Default textures F/A-18
Set of Shana Carpool generic textures (developer tool) - needs unpacking
2 - Templates layers F/A-18
Set of templates from Shana Carpool (developer tool) - needs unpacking
01 - Paint kit - instructions
Note card with Shana Carpool instructions on how to use the paint kit
02 - UUID of Local Textures
Note card on how to use textures stored in your computer in world without uploading them (developer tool)
Paint F/A-18 names + logos
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the C model using it with the respective "name + logos" drop box
Paint F/A-18 textures
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the C model using it with the respective "textures" drop box
Paint helper - F/A-18C v. 1.3
A texture applier for testing different textures during development (developer tool)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2 ) textures
Note card driven drop box for the C model that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 textures" note card with the UUIDs of each texture to apply to the aircraft
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2) names + logos
Note card driven drop box for the C model that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 name + logos" note card with the UUIDs of pilot name to apply to the aircraft (see notes below on how to use it)
(works with v1.3)
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
Elements needed to build your own paint box you may sell or give away with textures made by you and also useful for keeping and applying personal liveries you create in a fast and durable way to your C model Hornet - (needs unpacking)
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18D v. 1.3
1 - Default textures F/A-18
Set of Shana Carpool generic textures (developer tool) - needs unpacking
2 - Templates layers F/A-18
Set of templates from Shana Carpool (developer tool) - needs unpacking
01 - Paint kit - instructions
Note card with Shana Carpool instructions on how to use the paint kit
02 - UUID of Local Textures
Note card on how to use textures stored in your computer in world without uploading them (developer tool)
Paint F/A-18 names + logos
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the D model using it with the respective "name + logos" drop box
Paint F/A-18 textures
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the D model using it with the respective "textures" drop box
Paint helper - F/A-18D v. 1.3
A texture applier for testing different textures during development (developer tool)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2 ) textures
Note card driven drop box that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 textures" note card with the UUIDs of each texture to apply to the aircraft
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Note card driven drop box that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 name + logos" note card with the UUIDs of pilot name to apply to the aircraft (see notes below on how to use it)
(works with v1.3)
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
Elements needed to build your own paint box you may sell or give away with textures made by you and also useful for keeping and applying personal liveries you create in a fast and durable way to your D model Hornet - (needs unpacking)
(works with v1.3)
Key elements explained
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2 ) textures
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2 ) textures
These are note card driven paint boxes that only work when a livery UUID note card is loaded in its contents. After loading the UUID note card you touch the plane and choose "textures" and "paint" from the drop down blue menu on your viewer.
The UUID note card is deleted from the drop box after each application, so you need to reload it with the same or another UUID note card to use again as a paint box. This is useful for testing or just applying different liveries using the same paint box, but remember to always save the textures UUID note cards as they are deleted from the box when the painting is done.
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Paint boxes used to apply the names and other details to the aircraft. When you buy a livery, it is the designer/maker responsibility to provide you with a Paint F/A-18 names + logos note card for it (C and D model cards are different) that has the correct extra elements besides the names. You replace the UUID of the pilot name (and co-pilot on the D model card) by your own and load the card in the drop box.
These are note card driven paint boxes that only work when a UUID note card is loaded in its contents. After loading the UUID note card you touch the plane and choose "textures" and "paint" from the drop down blue menu on your viewer.
The UUID note card is deleted from the drop box after each application, so you need to reload it with the same or another UUID note card to use again as a paint box. You can test or apply different names using the same paint box, but remember to always save the names + logos UUID note cards as they are deleted from the box when the painting is done.
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
These are boxes containing the components needed to create your own paint box. Unlike the drop boxes, these are SCRIPT driven and will not delete the UUID script after use, so you can keep it forever and even use it to transfer the paint box to someone else.
Basic knowledge of how to use and make scripts is needed to use these elements. Although you are not required to script (all is provided for you, you just need to replace texture UUIDs) you do need to be knowledgeable enough to know what you are doing so the scripts work.
Contents:
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
paint transmitter : F/A-18C v. 1.2
The C model transmitter that will send the information on the respective UUID script to the aircraft
Third party Drop-box manual
Shana Carpool's manual on how to use the third party paint box
uuid set for F/A-18C v. 1.2
A note card with the script text you can use to create your own paint script using all the texture UUIDs
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
paint transmitter : F/A-18D v. 1.2
The C model transmitter that will send the information on the respective UUID script to the aircraft
Third party Drop-box manual
Shana Carpool's manual on how to use the third party paint box
uuid set for F/A-18D v. 1.2
A note card with the script text you can use to create your own paint script using all the texture UUIDs
Refer to the enclosed manuals for operation, but in a nutshell, you copy your texture UUIDs to the respective "uuid set for F/A-18C" or "uuid set for F/A-18D" note card, create a new script, preferably named after the livery you made, copy paste the text from the uuid set card to the new script and then place it together with the respective paint transmitter inside a prim you will use as paint box.
And that about sums it up - reading the manuals is required!
If it sounds complicated it's because it is. These Hornets are amazing aircraft and complex pieces, they are not a slam-bam-done type of plane. They are extremely versatile and the combination of elements and designs are virtually endless. So if you feel you need help, don't hesitate to contact an experience designer to make your dream paint. Yours truly at EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE is one of them and I will be very happy to help you with a custom job. So give me a call in world anytime via note card.
You can also try my ready made commercial liveries from the market place store (CLICK HERE!).
Enjoy your new Hornets and blue skies.
Asra Kron
Eight Shades of Blue
UPDATES WILL REFLECT CHANGES TO THE CURRENT VERSIONS AND WILL BE POSTED AS NEEDED!
LAST UPDATE APRIL 24, 2018
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| USN Boeing test XF/A-18C and XF/A-18D Hornet. CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
Following that update an issue concerning the application of textures along the canopy and dorsal areas came up and was dealt with immediately, along with the addition of the rudders command (a feature used since January in the Blue Angels Hornets) and a few other structural improvements, which prompted a v1.3 release. This will not affect the paint systems, which will still work as in v1.2.
As in real life, the single seat and the two seat are more different than they seem at first glance, the main concern being the area behind the pilot - closed on the C and extended to the copilot seat on the D. The ECM fairings and the dorsal antennas are also positioned slightly differently on each version, not to mention the canopy itself that has a different build. This creates differences on the structure of the aircraft that have direct consequences on how the liveries are created and applied to each.
Again, these are two DIFFERENT aircraft in a fat pack, do not treat them as the same!
What you get to play with:
VERSION v1.3 UPDATE
The F/A-18C and F/A-18D have separate paint systems, meaning they have transmitters and receivers on different channels. A model C paint kit will not work on a model D aircraft and a model D paint kit will not work on a model C aircraft. This prevents accidental placement of the wrong livery on each frame.
With the !SC : F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet - Box v. 1.3 you get a gift third party ready to apply C model paint kit made by me and an original paint kit for each model. Refer to the instructions in the F/A-18C Hornet VFA-25 v1.2 Paint kit (Eight Shades of Blue) on how to use it. Click here to see the model.
Original paint kits:
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18C v. 1.3
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18D v. 1.3
Each paint kit has these elements:
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18C v. 1.3
1 - Default textures F/A-18
Set of Shana Carpool generic textures (developer tool) - needs unpacking
2 - Templates layers F/A-18
Set of templates from Shana Carpool (developer tool) - needs unpacking
01 - Paint kit - instructions
Note card with Shana Carpool instructions on how to use the paint kit
02 - UUID of Local Textures
Note card on how to use textures stored in your computer in world without uploading them (developer tool)
Paint F/A-18 names + logos
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the C model using it with the respective "name + logos" drop box
Paint F/A-18 textures
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the C model using it with the respective "textures" drop box
Paint helper - F/A-18C v. 1.3
A texture applier for testing different textures during development (developer tool)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2 ) textures
Note card driven drop box for the C model that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 textures" note card with the UUIDs of each texture to apply to the aircraft
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2) names + logos
Note card driven drop box for the C model that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 name + logos" note card with the UUIDs of pilot name to apply to the aircraft (see notes below on how to use it)
(works with v1.3)
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
Elements needed to build your own paint box you may sell or give away with textures made by you and also useful for keeping and applying personal liveries you create in a fast and durable way to your C model Hornet - (needs unpacking)
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit Box : F/A-18D v. 1.3
1 - Default textures F/A-18
Set of Shana Carpool generic textures (developer tool) - needs unpacking
2 - Templates layers F/A-18
Set of templates from Shana Carpool (developer tool) - needs unpacking
01 - Paint kit - instructions
Note card with Shana Carpool instructions on how to use the paint kit
02 - UUID of Local Textures
Note card on how to use textures stored in your computer in world without uploading them (developer tool)
Paint F/A-18 names + logos
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the D model using it with the respective "name + logos" drop box
Paint F/A-18 textures
Note card you can change to create your own paints for the D model using it with the respective "textures" drop box
Paint helper - F/A-18D v. 1.3
A texture applier for testing different textures during development (developer tool)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2 ) textures
Note card driven drop box that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 textures" note card with the UUIDs of each texture to apply to the aircraft
(works with v1.3)
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Note card driven drop box that will work as a paint box when loaded with the respective "Paint F/A-18 name + logos" note card with the UUIDs of pilot name to apply to the aircraft (see notes below on how to use it)
(works with v1.3)
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
Elements needed to build your own paint box you may sell or give away with textures made by you and also useful for keeping and applying personal liveries you create in a fast and durable way to your D model Hornet - (needs unpacking)
(works with v1.3)
Key elements explained
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18C v. 1.2 ) textures
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2 ) textures
These are note card driven paint boxes that only work when a livery UUID note card is loaded in its contents. After loading the UUID note card you touch the plane and choose "textures" and "paint" from the drop down blue menu on your viewer.
The UUID note card is deleted from the drop box after each application, so you need to reload it with the same or another UUID note card to use again as a paint box. This is useful for testing or just applying different liveries using the same paint box, but remember to always save the textures UUID note cards as they are deleted from the box when the painting is done.
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Paint Kit - Drop Box ( F/A-18D v. 1.2) names + logos
Paint boxes used to apply the names and other details to the aircraft. When you buy a livery, it is the designer/maker responsibility to provide you with a Paint F/A-18 names + logos note card for it (C and D model cards are different) that has the correct extra elements besides the names. You replace the UUID of the pilot name (and co-pilot on the D model card) by your own and load the card in the drop box.
These are note card driven paint boxes that only work when a UUID note card is loaded in its contents. After loading the UUID note card you touch the plane and choose "textures" and "paint" from the drop down blue menu on your viewer.
The UUID note card is deleted from the drop box after each application, so you need to reload it with the same or another UUID note card to use again as a paint box. You can test or apply different names using the same paint box, but remember to always save the names + logos UUID note cards as they are deleted from the box when the painting is done.
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
These are boxes containing the components needed to create your own paint box. Unlike the drop boxes, these are SCRIPT driven and will not delete the UUID script after use, so you can keep it forever and even use it to transfer the paint box to someone else.
Basic knowledge of how to use and make scripts is needed to use these elements. Although you are not required to script (all is provided for you, you just need to replace texture UUIDs) you do need to be knowledgeable enough to know what you are doing so the scripts work.
Contents:
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18C v. 1.2
paint transmitter : F/A-18C v. 1.2
The C model transmitter that will send the information on the respective UUID script to the aircraft
Third party Drop-box manual
Shana Carpool's manual on how to use the third party paint box
uuid set for F/A-18C v. 1.2
A note card with the script text you can use to create your own paint script using all the texture UUIDs
Third-party Paint Box - F/A-18D v. 1.2
paint transmitter : F/A-18D v. 1.2
The C model transmitter that will send the information on the respective UUID script to the aircraft
Third party Drop-box manual
Shana Carpool's manual on how to use the third party paint box
uuid set for F/A-18D v. 1.2
A note card with the script text you can use to create your own paint script using all the texture UUIDs
Refer to the enclosed manuals for operation, but in a nutshell, you copy your texture UUIDs to the respective "uuid set for F/A-18C" or "uuid set for F/A-18D" note card, create a new script, preferably named after the livery you made, copy paste the text from the uuid set card to the new script and then place it together with the respective paint transmitter inside a prim you will use as paint box.
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| IAF Bat Squadron F/A-18D. Click Image to see detail. |
If it sounds complicated it's because it is. These Hornets are amazing aircraft and complex pieces, they are not a slam-bam-done type of plane. They are extremely versatile and the combination of elements and designs are virtually endless. So if you feel you need help, don't hesitate to contact an experience designer to make your dream paint. Yours truly at EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE is one of them and I will be very happy to help you with a custom job. So give me a call in world anytime via note card.
You can also try my ready made commercial liveries from the market place store (CLICK HERE!).
Enjoy your new Hornets and blue skies.
Asra Kron
Eight Shades of Blue
Saturday, April 14, 2018
USN Boeing Test XF/A-18C and D Hornet
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
ASRA KRON © EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Clean Boeing F/A-18C and D
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
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| AVAILABLE ON THE MP - CLICK HERE TO SEE! |
Monday, April 9, 2018
Boeing F/A-18C Hornet VFA-25
The stock Boeing F/A-18C and D Hornets by Shana Aircraft have been released at last and as part of this fat pack EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE is offering two liveries from the United States Navy VFA-25 "Fist of the Fleet" strike fighter squadron: a high visibility CAG aircraft (AA/400) and a low visibility standard aircraft (AA/402).
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| VFA-25 AA/400 CAG Hornet BuNo 164266 on the USS Carl Vinson. |
Those who bought the aircraft before this date will have the paint kit delivered to them by Shana Aircraft but everyone has it available from the market place for free as back up, in case something goes wrong with it and a new paint kit is needed. This because the aircraft allows you to add your name as pilot and there are a few full perm items in the paint kit that may be damaged if you are not careful. Hence this back up.
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| High visibility livery - AA/400 CAG aircraft |
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| Low visibility livery - AA/402 standard aircraft |
You can find this paint kit on the market place following THIS LINK (click to open). If you would like me to take care of the pilot name for you, or require a unique color scheme for either the C or D model send me a note card in world (x4ten resident).
More liveries for the Hornet will be available from EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE soon, including a "what if...?" series with color schemes from air forces and navies that do not operate the Hornet in real life. Enjoy this offer and this amazing Shana Carpool aircraft, one of the finest Hornets to fly the skies of Second life.
I do not supply or sell United States Navy liveries for customers who are not naval aviators, but the release of the Hornet has changed that policy as it is in fact the mainstay aircraft of the U.S. Navy, which led me to offer these two color schemes (both real life replicas) as part of Shana's package.
In the future, for a very high price, United States Navy squadron liveries may be available in the market place. This will allow some to have access to EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE U.S.N. color schemes while at the same time contributing to Third Fleet's maintenance costs by truly making a considerable donation to it when buying such extremely overpriced items. Privately owned Navy aircraft liveries made by EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE however will not have sequential bureau numbers and will always be stand alone aircraft - no squadron deals outside the Navy in Second Life.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Project 737-300 2017
Another challenge from RADM. M. Firethorn. The Star Wars themed bird was created using multiple Galactic Republic elements and inscriptions in Aurebesh, of which the Sith code tenets are prominent on the aircraft belly - Passion, Strength, Power, Victory. In the usual red, white, black Republic color scheme, the aircraft sports multiple Stormtrooper graphic elements and is designed as a "Galactic Republic Transport", as shown in Aurebesh on the fore portion of the fuselage. To signal the inspiration source the Star Wars 40th anniversary logo is shown on both sides of the nose.
Another unusual bird cruises the skies of Second Life, thanks to RADM. M. Firethorn's challenge. And again we are proud to say: "Mischief managed!"
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| Click on image to enlarge. |
The cost of a Dani Airplanes D-737 (Boeing 737-300) unique custom livery is 3,000 L$ with guaranteed exclusive and support for 12 months. Installation supervised by Eight Shades included. Body auto paint delivery system available, UUID's of ladder and seat monitors textures supplied. Textures permissions: no mod, copy, no transfer.
LIMITED SHARE COST:
The cost of a Dani Airplanes D-737 (Boeing 737-300) limited share custom livery license is 2,000 L$ with guaranteed exclusive and support for 12 months. The client sends the names of the livery recipients and they get a packaged copy to apply under the same conditions as the original except Eight Shades of Blue installation supervision. Problems during the livery application, however, are covered by support during the 12 month period relative to each delivery. A limited share is valid for up to 30 copies of the original.
AIRCRAFT PROFILE COST:
The cost of a Dani Airplanes D-737 (Boeing 737-300) unique aircraft profile using the unique livery ordered is 1,000 L$. Supplied with frame. Permissions: no mod, copy, no transfer.
TIME TO COMPLETION:
48 hours from start, 72 hours with profile. Start depending on lined up and ongoing work.
TIME TO DELIVERY OF LIMITED SHARE LICENSED LIVERIES:
24 hours from receipt of the recipients names. May reach 48 hours depending on the number of recipients.
AIRCRAFT INFO:
..::D-737 ( Normal Version ) Version 1.1*
You can find this aircraft on the SL Market Place Dani Airplanes store. (URL here).
* Also available on the MP is pack with an adult version.
Asra Kron
Eight Shades of Blue
Disclaimer:
All references in this entry refer only to the item illustrated.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
ID4 Air Show 2017 Booster Ball Cap
This is the Third Blue Angels ball cap in the Signature series, dedicated to shows where the whole team autographed the cap. It was signed during the 2017 Independence Day Air Show at CinSal Airport, Agrippa, July 3rd and 4th, the second NFDT Blue Angels ID4 air show.
You can become a Blue Angels Booster buying this ball cap here! (Click link)
BOOSTER EDITION
The Blue Angels Signature Cap ID4 2017 Booster Edition is meant for those who wish to support the team with monetary or in kind donations, and you get it ONLY by making a direct donation of L$ 1,000 or more to the SL USN Blue Angels, by buying this cap on the market place for the amount of L$ 1,100, OR by providing the SL USN Blue Angels with donations in kind with at least a similar value.
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| CAPT. Asra Kron wearing the standard ID4 Air Show 2017 cap at Agrippa. |
The Booster Edition has five visible differences from the ID4 2017 Signature cap that was only available on site at Agrippa during the Independence Day Air Show of 2017.
1. "BOOSTER" GOLD lettering on theb visor.
2. Autographs written with GOLD ink.
3. Cougar F9F Solo on the back of the cap.
4. USN tag in gold colored rubber.
5. Darker denim used on the cap.
You also get a framed certificate signed by the NFDT Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Executive Officer, that you can proudly display, identifying you as an official Blue Angels Booster.
If you buy the cap from the SL Market Place please contact Asra Kron to get the certificate.
There are two caps in the box, one with the official Eight Shades of Blue gear sticker and one without. Both are modify so you can adjust them.
RESIZE INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE A COPY of the cap you want to wear.
Add the copy of the cap to your outfit and edit it. Make sure you have STRETCH TEXTURES selected. Adjust to your head size and adjust in place.
After you are pleased with the new size, detach the cap and add it again, to prevent resizing loss in case you crash before you take the cap off.
Note: The STICKER version resizes the same but the sticker itself is on a linked prim, so you may need to readjust it on the cap's visor if it moves too much. In that case, edit the cap, check EDIT LINKED and adjust the sticker on the visor. Do not unlink it.
Enjoy your new Blue Angels Signature Series Cap!
Thank you for your business!
And THANK YOU for supporting the SL USN Blue Angels!
Asra Kron
Eight Shades of Blue
Disclaimer:
All references in this entry refer only to the item illustrated.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Project SH-60F Oceanhawk 2017
The Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk has been the mainstay of US Navy helicopter squadrons since practically its introduction in the service. The "Seahawk" is the naval derivative of the ubiquitous land-based UH-60 "Black Hawk" series transport helicopters. Origins of the UH-60 go as far back as the 1970s to which the helicopter recorded its first flight on November 29th, 1974 and formally entered service with the United States Army in 1979. Over 4,000 units have been delivered and serving across multiple military forces around the globe. The UH-60 was then adopted by the United States Navy in a naval form with a first flight recorded on December 12th, 1979. Formal introduction into service occurred in 1984. The SH-60 remains the primary helicopter of the United States Navy, in various roles.
As such, as squadrons honored their respective CAG or Unit CO with a special livery that usually applied a unique design to the aircraft's aft body and tail, with the paint subject as varied as location of deployment, squadron's ensign, USN special occasions and so on, multiple examples of these unique aircraft were flown.
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| The private NF 610 inspired SH/MH-60's are delivered at Miramar. |
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| Two photos of NF 610, BuNo 164460 in Japan. The real one. |
But only the Navy has the BuNo 164460 NF-610.
Notes: The choice between the "Battle E" certification and the HS-14 eagle pods was not easy but I went with the pods - which I couldn't find in the "E" period photos. Also, due to the way the tail stabilizer is made it is impossible to apply a texture to it. A complete replica with "CHARGERS" painted on it would depend on Spijkers & Wingtips developing a new stabilizer.
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The cost of a Spijkers & Wingtips SH-60 or MH-60 unique custom livery is 3,000 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 SH-60 or MH-60 unique aircraft profile using the unique livery ordered is 500 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:. SH-60 Seahawk v1.2.1
Spijkers & Wingtips SL Market Place store link (URL here). You can also find the SH-60 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. S.L. U.S.N.. Third Fleet orders have a special discount on this type. See Third Fleet price list here!
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All references in this entry refer only to the item illustrated.
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