I come asking for help

[kerick]

The concept with that is the Phantom never really takes off and other aircraft never reach their potential so the Voodoo soldiers on into the 90s. New gun, LEXs, J-79 engines, Phantom wing pylons and whatever else I think of gets added on. F-15 style paint on this one so no big delay here other than no time these days for much model building.

I did add winglets to the racer last night.

[kerick]

Here's a rundown on the very interesting suggestions so far from this and other sites:

BSG
ST Naboo/royal yacht
retro NMF with stripes/cheat lines etc
SR-71 black
Gold
Lilo and Stitch
Luft or US '46/'52
Air speed record attempt
Tamiya British racing green
battered and weathered racer
NASCAR or Formula I
Reno Air races

Not quite sure what to make of it all yet but it is reviving my enthusiasm for this project.

[nighthunter]

What comes to mind to me, is a Retro US Army Air Corps Scheme of Blue Fusalage and Yellow Wings and Stabilzer also having the Retro Stripe markings, with modern/future full color USAF Markings.

Basically a racer.

[kerick]

Don't forget the red stripes on the rudder!
Either that or OD green over grey with invasion stripes.

[steelpillow]

I'd second gold - with bold flashes of a contrasting plain (non-metallic) colour. There are some great airbrushed shiny metallic finishes around. Tip: the shiny is all in the undercoat: a beautiful shiny gloss black base is essential.

Mind you, once you have that shiny black base you might suddenly feel lazy....

[kerick]

Thanks for the tip about the black under coat. It will take a couple coats of primer to work out any defects. I have a 50s movie rocket in the works that will definitely get a NMF. This will help.

[kerick]

Well at least I've made one decision lately. Thanks to nighthunter I'm going with a blue fuselage with yellow wings, a throw back to USAAC days backn in the 30s. I found some P-40 decals in the stash that will work perfectly. I'll use the white star on blue circle with the red dot in the middle for insignia with a red and white striped rudder. Now if Santa will bring me the time to do it!