Nike Ajax markings help

[sk8Xedge]

Ok I apologize if I don't have this post in the proper category but I'm going nuts trying to find information and it's pissing me off. My next build is the nike Ajax from launch pad. I see markings of the Ajax all in white with lightning bolts. I can't find any info about this so if some can educate me I would appreciate it. I also need some advice with custom water slide decals as I want to do my Ajax all in white with the red lightning bolts. Thank you in advance

 

[Bat-mite]

Take a look at this thread. https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?25296-SCALE-Nike-Ajax-(MIM-3)-Gallery

Sandman's is the only one with red lightning, so you might want to PM him.

 

[rharshberger]

Take a look at this thread. https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?25296-SCALE-Nike-Ajax-(MIM-3)-Gallery

Sandman's is the only one with red lightning, so you might want to PM him.

Sandman aka Gordon is the owner of Excelsior Rocketry a decal manufacturer and seller, odds are he either has the decals or can make them.

 

[georgegassaway]

Ok I apologize if I don't have this post in the proper category but I'm going nuts trying to find information and it's pissing me off. My next build is the nike Ajax from launch pad. I see markings of the Ajax all in white with lightning bolts. I can't find any info about this so if some can educate me I would appreciate it. I also need some advice with custom water slide decals as I want to do my Ajax all in white with the red lightning bolts. Thank you in advance

The origins for the red lightning bolts are uncertain. I recognize them from the very ancient Renwal Nike Ajax plastic model kit, dating back to probably the 1950's (or at least by early 1960's)

AHA! A google search found this:

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/misc/military/previews/revell/7815.htm

For years I thought that the markings for this kit, which are pretty gaudy, were something that was made up. However, I found a photo of all white missiles with the large badges and the lightning bolt on them. Whether this was a publicity photo one time deal or not, it did exist.

So, the above is the only proof I've ever seen that there ever were any Nike-Ajaxes with those markings.