Sabremech Posted August 19, 2012 Report Posted August 19, 2012 I'm looking for a paint scheme software or paint scheme designer to work on a paint scheme for my Mooney. I have pictures of an airplane that I took at Oshkosh that I really like the paint scheme. I would like to get a rendering of how this might look on my airplane.
Wildhorsesracing Posted August 19, 2012 Report Posted August 19, 2012 I have been doing the same thing with outlines and a free piece of software call Gimp.
231Pilot Posted August 19, 2012 Report Posted August 19, 2012 I worked with Brian Smith of Wings Aviation in Dallas, will be glad to send you his info via PM. He has designed paint schemes for several of the MooneySpace members, never heard a negative comment about him. He is very reasonable and will produce a design and/or detailed drawings for the painter. Check the pictures on N5810Z in my gallery for an example of his work.
fantom Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Brian Smith is first class, AND a former Mooney owner. A paint job is a large investment. Getting it completely laid out by someone other than the paint shop is most reasonable.
KSMooniac Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Call Brian... you won't be disappointed, and you'll very likely end up with something like much better than what you have rattling around in your brain right now.
Sabremech Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Posted August 28, 2012 Ok, I called and left a voicemail to Brian last week and no reply. That's a huge strike as far as I'm concerned. Any other shops that can be recommended to do a paint scheme rendition?
231Pilot Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 Quote: Sabremech Ok, I called and left a voicemail to Brian last week and no reply. That's a huge strike as far as I'm concerned. Any other shops that can be recommended to do a paint scheme rendition?
Wildhorsesracing Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Has anyone seen the cover of AOPA magazine this month? What do you think of that paint scheme? http://www.aopa.org/images/news/cover-pilot-tn.jpg
M20F-1968 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 So guys, what do you think the paint scheme on the AOPA cover Mooney will do to resale value... increase or decrease? John Breda
Sabremech Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 I'm not a fan of the paint job on AOPA's cover. Whoever pays the almost $800K for it, will surely have to love it. I'll wait to hear back from Brian. I'm just used to getting a call back in the world of aviation. That simple call can make or break a deal. I'll be the guy doing the paint on my airplane. So no one to blame but myself if it doesn't turn out very good.
Wildhorsesracing Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Quote: M20F-1968 So guys, what do you think the paint scheme on the AOPA cover Mooney will do to resale value... increase or decrease? John Breda
DaV8or Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Quote: Wildhorsesracing Has anyone seen the cover of AOPA magazine this month? What do you think of that paint scheme? http://www.aopa.org/images/news/cover-pilot-tn.jpg
DaV8or Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 I double dog dare you to not do the Ovation, swoosh style paint job!
KSMooniac Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Be patient with Brian... it will be worth it! He is also much, much less expensive than the more famous scheme design outfit you might have seen on AOPA, and I think his ideas "work" much better on Mooneys.
Sabremech Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 I can say that I will not be doing the Ovation style swoosh. I want it to stand out, but not in the way the AOPA cover shot does.
Hank Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Quote: Sabremech I want it to stand out, but not in the way the AOPA cover shot does.
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