Lockheed U-2A Dragon Lady

Ray Loch
Watching this, Looking good.

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Ray.

Nathan Dempsey
Following 👀

Augie
Am in

John
"RTB" Return To Base? Do your kits fly away if you don't keep track? 😉

Clifford Keesler Author
Welcome Nathan, Augie and John. @ John, no it means Ready to build., once I have everything I want as far as aftermarket stuff I put it all in the box and mark it RTB so I know everything is there. Otherwise I sometimes end up buying stuff I already have. A quick update on this one, paint and decals are done and and sealed. Waiting for anti-glare panel to dry and I will apply the wash. So getting near the end on this one. I will try and get some more pictures up soon. Spoiler, I did not do the box art version.

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work. I would like to compliment you on the finish.

Augie
Great work Clifford 🙂

John
That's a beauty, love the scheme, great choice!

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Villiers, Augie and John, your nice comments mean a lot. It was a nice build.

Nathan Dempsey
Your U-2 looks great in those colors. Well done sir!

jaero
great stuff

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Nathan and jaero, I am glad you like it. @ Nathan, I thought it would be nice in that scheme, I had never seen one in those colors. I have the usual black one and the "C" I have will be done in NMF Nasa markings and I have a "R" which will also be in black. All I need to get is the 2 seater and do it in the white. Lol.

Nathan Dempsey
I was going to paint mine as used in the Cuban Missile Crisis which was supposed to be Dark Sea Blue. I really like yours though. Came out looking sharp!

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you again. The decal sheet I have has those markings on it. It was shot down over Cuba. I think the pilot's last name was Anderson, he was either a Maj. or a Col. do not remember which. I lived in Key West Fla. during the Cuban missile crisis. My dad was stationed at Boca Chica naval air station. He was in the Air Force, but they had a F-106 squadron there. The Navy flew the RF-8 Crusader's out of there.

Ben M
When I was in Cuba, I saw the wreckage of a U-2. Wonder if it's the same one…

Clifford Keesler Author
I do not know for sure, looks like it's the wrong color, but could be.

Clifford Keesler Author
The one shot down during the Cuban missile crisis was painted Navy Blue and had the tail# 6676.

Clifford Keesler Author
Does not mean they did not get another one at some point. The one in the picture appears to be either silver or Natural metal.

Ben M
I wouldn't think the Cubans would do a totally accurate set of markings, it's an outdoor display with a primarily political purpose.

Alberto
Looking great. Wingspan looks big at 1:48!

Clifford Keesler Author
@ Ben, you are most likely correct. Thank you very much Alberto. Yes it is rather large, it will be going on the ceiling.

Ben M
It's ready to soar!

Clifford Keesler Author
Yes sir.

Neuling
An iconic aircraft. Well done!

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Neuling.