KursadA

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Folks, It looks like there was a serious problem with CD48140 instruction sheets that were shipped to the resellers. The inner pages of a re-run of CD72029 (1/72 scale F-35) instructions and CD48140 instructions got mixed up; and I missed the problem during QC. I will sort this out and reprint the instruction sheets. If you have a set of incorrectly printed instructions (the cover will say CD48140, but the inner pages will not have any of the F-35A instructions covered in the sheet), please send me an e-mail at "info@caracalmodels.com" and I will either include a set of new instructions with your next order, or send you one right away. I will also place a printable PDF version of the correct instructions at the Web site, accessible from the CD48140 product page.

Which sizes do I need to cover, though? I will download the latest version of NASA’s specs on logos and branding, which may offer some help on currently used sizes. But I could use some help on other sizes that were used over time. I have everything else I need, so it will be a simple matter of sizing and arranging stuff.

Hmm - then let's make one for the Caracal Basics line. Thanks for the suggestion, folks (aircal62 and Bob) - I will send you first one to you when it comes back from the printers. I should be able to design one in half an hour, if I take a 10 minute coffee break in between. I will announce a product number later today.

The KC-135 sheets will be in the batch following this one, most likely in June.

You might get more help if you can please post this to the "Jet Modeling" or reference sub-forums.

While I am grateful for your immense response to the last batch of releases, packing and shipping that many orders has been brutal and I don't think I will be able to get my next batch of releases in April. I also need some time for taxes and a major milestone in my other business as well. I know some of you have been waiting for these sheets for a long time - sorry for not being able to release them in April, but here is what I will be shipping in May: CD48100: 1/48 SR-71 / A-12 Blackbird Part 1 CD48101: 1/48 SR-71 / A-12 Blackbird Part 2 CD48157: 1/48 L-39 Albatros CD72077: 1/72 Strategic Air Command B-52G/H Part 1 CD72085: 1/72 RF-84F Thunderflash CD72087: 1/72 F-15 Eagle - The Early Years CD72088: 1/72 SR-71 / A-12 Blackbird Part 1 CD72089: 1/72 SR-71 / A-12 Blackbird Part 2 CD144007: 1/144 B-58 Hustler

I put almost all of the remaining orders with CD48150 in the mail last night - you should see tracking updates in the next day or so. There are a few (mostly large or international) preorders that remain, and I will take care of these tonight.

Looks good - I am impressed by your persistence in building rare Soviet/Russian types one after another!

I received the kit and started designing this sheet. Many thanks to Wayne, who had once again kindly sent me the official McDD paint specifications for the C-9, which should let me design very accurate decals for this important type soon.

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Thanks for your offer - I will send you a PM.

Getting ready for a marathon shipping weekend - most of your remaining orders will be on their way to you soon.

The kit decals definitely look substandard, and I have no doubt I can do better. A decal for the windshield would also be nice for those who do not want to paint these. If I can find one or two interesting Alaskan fish haulers, there may be enough material for a limited run sheet after all. PS: The C-124 actually has a nice variety of schemes and markings, so it certainly warrants a full sheet dedicated to the type.

I don't have any updates, sorry. I will definitely post any updates as soon as I have any. My highest priority right now is to bring my SR-71 and B-52 sheets to the market next month, and everything else will follow later on.