Model Airplane Color Design

Jan. 2, 2009

NEW ! MACD Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

MACD Version 2.3 is the latest release of our PC program to help design aircraft paint schemes. With this new version, our MACD program is now able to support Windows Vista users.

Utilizing Microsoft's impressive DirectX technology, we have been able to create 3D-model airplanes that appear more realistic than ever before. Our latest MACD programs feature the RV-10, RV-9, RV-9A, RV-8, RV-8A, RV-7, and RV-7A from Van's Aircraft.

You can view all models on this page in the Image Gallery.

One Design Version 2.3 Program

DR-107 One Design Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The One Design is a full size airplane that can be built at home from plans and kits available at Aircraft Spruce. Created by Dan Rihn, the DR-107 is a single seat aerobatic low wing aircraft. Planning a paint scheme for the One Design can be very easy using our MACD program. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

RV-8 Version 2.3 Program

RV-8 / 8A Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The RV-8 from Van's Aircraft is a full size airplane available in kit form that you can build at home. It's an all metal low wing aircraft with tandem seating for two. Our MACD program is the perfect tool for designing a paint scheme for this very popular airplane. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

RV-7 & RV-9 Version 2.3 Program

RV-7 & RV-9 Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The RV-7 & RV-9 from Van's Aircraft are full size airplanes available in kit form that you can build at home. They are all metal low wing monoplanes with side by side seating for two. MACD is the ideal program to use for designing a paint scheme for these very popular airplanes. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

RV-10 Version 2.3 Program

RV-10 Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The RV-10 from Van's Aircraft is a full size airplane available as a kit for you to build at home. Its cabin, with composite gull-wing doors, accommodates four full-sized adults. MACD is the ideal program to use for designing a really nice paint scheme for this airplane. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

Sonex Version 2.3 Program

Sonex Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

Sonex is a full scale aircraft that is available as a kit for homebuilders. It is an all metal, two place monoplane with a clean aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction. With our MACD program, anyone can create a custom paint scheme for this very popular airplane. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

Ercoupe Version 2.3 Program

Ercoupe Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The Ercoupe is a beautiful, charming airplane. It's a 1940's low wing design with dual vertical stabilizers and a bubble canopy. To create a paint scheme for this aircraft is an absolute joy. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

Pattern Airplane Version 2.3 Program

Pattern Airplane Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

Pattern airplanes are a type of Remote Control aircraft. These airplanes have a longer, taller, and thinner fuselage to maintain strict headings in flight. Its purpose is to fly precise aerobatic sequences in competition. For Pattern airplanes, a good paint scheme is highly desirable. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

Cap232 Version 2.3 Program

Cap232 Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The Cap232 is a striking, powerful airplane. It's an extremely aerobatic design used mostly for competition. Designing a paint scheme for this aircraft is very easy using MACD. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

High Wing Version 2.3 Program

High Wing Paint Scheme Program Version 2.3

The High Wing is not a scale model of a real airplane. It was created as a generic high wing airplane to help design paint schemes for remote control aircraft. Now, you can design the best paint scheme for your airplane easily using MACD. For more information and to download a free trial, please click here .

Version 2.3 - System Requirements

Pentium 400 Mhz PC, 128 MB memory, mouse, joystick, 17 inch monitor or better.

Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98/95 with DirectX 8.0 or higher.

A DirectX 8.0 compatible Graphics Adapter with 3D hardware acceleration.
Any PC, built from the year 2001 until now, should already have 3D hardware acceleration built in. If not, MACD V 2.3 will display a message for you. The free trial program will also inform you. You can download the free trial here.

Windows XP/Vista users already have DirectX 8.0 or higher installed in their systems so an upgrade is not required.

Users of Windows 95/98/Me/2000 will need to upgrade to DirectX 8 or 9, if you haven't done so already. DirectX is a free download from the Microsoft DirectX website.

Please download the free trial program if you're not sure that your system meets the requirements. It will display a message for you if it doesn't.

Back to Top of Page