Howdy again Guys and Gals,
Well, I have learned that the "Gabrielle" is a French Surviellence Aircraft according to the history included with the model, However, I like the German markings on the aircraft better than I do the french markings.
And, since the aircraft can be made with either markings, I may go with a "german version" of the Gabrielle lol, a hybrid of sorts. If I use the markings I want on the "platform" I want, the model wont be "true to life", but, in my opinion, the overall appearance will be more to my liking. Even though the color scheme is basically the same, the German color scheme differs a little bit (See Below)
ABOVE: GERMAN COLOR SCHEME ON STANDARD TRANSALL (This is the one I want to use)
BELOW: "GABRIELLE" COLOR SCHEME ON FRENCH "SPY PLANE".
There is just something about that "yellow" on the German Aircraft that has always gotten my attention, be it on a Stuka dive bomber or on this aircraft.
I have also discovered that the UK and the US also have a few of the Transalls in their aircraft inventories. Much like the C 130, all of these planes with the exception of the German aircraft, pretty much use the same color schemes.
Anyway, I guess we'll find out together what I go with lol.
Have a good day,
Greg