Tribute to Rob. Personal D.III repaint A "Flying Snake".

**Nightbomber** · 03-13-2012 10:10

Rob (F.O. Kyte) was so generous sending me some rare decals and thanks to Him I could finally complete my old project to paint my personal D.III in a fantasy scheme for a solo pilot career development starting in March 1917. I know some of you won't like the use of such fine decals presented here, but - it's all about fun and hope you will forgive me. The pilot's name is Anton Schlange (Anthony Snake). I wanted the plane to be a historically possible one, not a complete strange, with more or less original camouflage elements. I repainted an original Voss plane, adding deep dark red to the fuselage and elevators.

- Anton Schlange! Are you out of your mind?
I told you that you can paint the fuselage but didn't mean you can decorate it with a monster!
- It's a not a monster, Sir, it's a flying snake. Snake is a symbol of wisdom in many cultures... A flying snake is even a wiser symbol. In the Bible, for example...
- Are you going to give your opponents any apples?!
- Yes sir. The poisoned ones.
- Dismissed!

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**Jager** · 03-13-2012 10:19

A very good job. You should (and probably are) proud.

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

I know some of you won't like the use of such fine decals presented here, but - it's all about fun and hope you will forgive me.

Nothing to forgive; the plane wears them well.
Karl

**Marechallannes** · 03-13-2012 10:20

Snakes on a plane...

**rote Flügel** · 03-13-2012 10:35

poisoned ones, eh... lol.. too funny

and a nice job on that..

**Guntruck** · 03-13-2012 11:28

Just the thing to 'adder' bit of colour to your scheme

**Blackronin** · 03-13-2012 11:43

Absolutely beautiful, Andrzej!
A plane I would proudly fly!

**Bluedevil** · 03-13-2012 11:44

A masterpiece!

**flash** · 03-13-2012 11:58

Just mind the Tiger Andrzej !

**Nightbomber** · 03-13-2012 12:08

Thanks for your kind comments chaps! - Dave!

**Linz** · 03-13-2012 12:45

Nice work great paint job
Linz

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 03-13-2012 13:35

Thanks for your kind remarks Andhzej, but I can't help feeling that your beautiful plane is greater than the sum of the parts.
I just hope your plane does not turn out to be a snake in the grass as far as the RFC. is concerned.
Rob.

**Blackronin** · 03-13-2012 13:47

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Thanks for your kind remarks Andhzej, but I can't help feeling that your beautiful plane is greater than the sum of the parts.
I just hope your plane does not turn out to be a snake in the grass as far as the RFC. is concerned.
Rob.

A Snake hunting in the grass, or, a snake smashed in the grass? You were a little unclear here, Rob...

**Nightbomber** · 03-13-2012 13:53

Rob and Joaquim! Good points!

**Mike W** · 03-13-2012 14:53

Seems like I've seen a flying snake on a French Sopwith Strutter.

**jbmacek** · 03-13-2012 15:24

Very, very nice!!!

**BobP** · 03-13-2012 15:58

Awesome paint job

**Watchdog** · 03-13-2012 16:05

Nice paint scheme, Andrzej.

**somaliavet** · 03-13-2012 17:23

Its a great looking paintjob! Definately looks like it could be a full "scale" insignia!

**gully_raker** · 03-13-2012 17:43

Great personal scheme & pilot background Andrzej! Looks the part.
I really like the idea of mythical pilots (just look at my "Hearts of Oak" chaps, they tend to take on a "life" of their own.
I will look forward to hearing the exploits of your snakey Pilot, Anton.