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After more than 2 years of asking and patiently waiting,I received the final answer from Mark Tutton from Starfighter decals last week about the fate of the 350-109-S CVW-8 Recce units RVAH-6 & 9 VFP-63: "I will not produce any more 1/350 sets for the foreseeable future. The company I have been using has informed me they are increased prices again. This makes slow sellers like the 1/350 sets no longer economically viable items. I am sticking to 1/72 & 1/48 aircraft and 1/24-1/25 Automotive sets. I have way too much 1/350 decal set inventory. These sets just do not sell in a
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LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
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LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
Thanks for the info! Since I want the Crusaders present on board, I will build a Nimitz version not later then 17-4-1980. For this reason the EAPS barrels are present on my RH-53's and they will most likely have their original navy blue colors with full markings. It would be great if your instructor can remember when the RH-53D's were painted, so I will be sure if I choose the right color scheme. Could you also ask him if he can remember around which date the mission stripes were painted on the F-14's, A-6's and A-7's? This would be very helpful indeed. -
LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
Yeah, I was also very happy! Now I just have to wait until they are delivered. I will post some pictures as soon as they are here and I have some time to make pictures. -
LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
Hi Gunny, You are absolutely right, I indeed am. Because I want the RF-8 Crusaders to be on board together with the RH-53D's it will be prior to 17-4-1980, as apparently 17-4-1980 was the date the Crusaders were cross-decked to the Coral Sea. Only thing that I need to find out is on which date the RH-53D's were painted in the sand camouflage. If it tuns out that this was done after 17-4-1980, I will also need to create the regular HM-16 decals and possibly lose the "mission stripes" on the wings. Choices choices, choices... 🙂 Link to my project: https://www.scalemate -
LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
They have been created and I've ordered them: https://www.shapeways.com/product/YSW9JCESD/1-350-rh-53d I'm very happy! -
LF Sikorsky RH-53D 1:350 - Looking for suggestions
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Helicopter Modeling
Thanks Dutch, I will contact them to see if they can help me out. -
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For my 1:350 Nimitz 1980 project I'm looking for 8x RH-53D's in 1:350 scale. As far as I can tell no RH-53D's have ever been produced as models in this scale, so I'm looking for alternatives to create these. As far as I can tell I have the following options: 1: Buying 8 CH-53E's and converting all of these one by one into RH-53D's. This might prove time consuming and very likely they won't be exactly the same. 2: Buying 8 CH-53E, converting one hull into a RH-53D master, have it scanned and have 8 examples 3D printed. I would prefer option 2 to keep them
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After communicating with Mark from Starfighter Decals, he informed me today that "350-115 VAQ-134 Garudas 1980" and "350-111 HS-9 Sea Griffins CVW-8 1980" were reprinted and available for purchase again. Five minutes after reading this message they were ordered! He also told me that 350-109 CVW-8 Recce units RVAH-6 & 9 VFP-63 would also be reprinted shortly, so I will be sorted soon. Mark Tutton is truly a lifesaver for me and my project. 🙂
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Spangdahlem RB-66B decals question (Italeri 1375)
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Jet Modeling
It took some time figuring it out, but I'm happy it is sorted now. I also bought a second kit with the Wolfpack WP72-093 Jammin' decals, so I can build the below Spangdahlem version too: -
Spangdahlem RB-66B decals question (Italeri 1375)
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Jet Modeling
Thanks for pointing that out! I will replace the black decals for olive drab on my bird. Do you think the same applies to the brown anti glare decal in front of the cockpit and should this also be olive drab? Just to clarify because the version designations (A/B/C) in the instructions and the box aren't the same: Spangdahlem version: Alconbury version: -
Spangdahlem RB-66B decals question (Italeri 1375)
Susaschka replied to Susaschka's topic in Jet Modeling
Yes we did: - The Langley based is version A serial 30415. (box cover) - The Alconbury based jet is version B serial 40520. The unit markings (white stripe with a red diamond, decals B1+B2) and the unit commendation markings (white outlined strip with blue lines and red dashes, decals B4) mark it as the version at Alconbury, - The Spangdahlem based jet is version C serial 40543, the one with the green band. Therefore the box art is correct: The unit commendation markings (B4) are not shown in the instructions, but they should go here: -
Thanks, I hadn't noticed this. Now I can only hope and wait, time will tell. 😉
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PM sent for: 19 Yankee Modelworks USN Carrier Wing 8 Set # 1 USS Nimitz 1975-1977 Kit # YKM-1200 1:350 Scale : $ 25.00 plus shipping. 20 Yankee Modelworks USN Carrier Wing 8 Set # 1 USS Nimitz 1975-1977 Kit # YKM-1201 1:350 Scale : $ 25.00 plus shipping.