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Reviving this thread to ask a question. I purchased two sets of this excellent decal set (as well as two of the Academy kits) and I can't decide which option to start with. My ideal would be one of the B-52C options - 99BW and 7BW - because I know that the B-52C model initially had all gloss white undersides as well as gloss white engine pods and pylons. I think the engine pods were part-painted white later in the B-52C's career. Unfortunately the Caracal reference site for this decal set isn't available and photos of the B-52C model are far and few on the internet. Can anyone here confirm tha

A +1 from me for F-89 decals in 1/48th scale. I purchased the 1990 F-89C and F-89D/J kits and built the F-89C; it's a great kit however the decals were literally like applying cellophane and I still have the F-89D/J in the stash awaiting a decent set of markings. My request would be for a 57th FIS bird based at Keflavik in Iceland in the late 1950's but I am happy with any option that gives me the excuse to apply lots of Arctic red paint 😉 Michael

I took these photos of F-89J 53-2517 at Chino in 1993. They aren't much help, sorry. Michael

In my opinion this is the best of Kursad's "The Early Years" decals series in 1/48 scale. I have already built 71-0283 white/orange and 71-0284 air superiority blue examples and the decals really make both the models look good. I think I have enough left on the sheet to build 71-0280 (the first F-15 prototype) as well as one of the Luke based '73' fiscal Eagles again in air superiority blue. Michael

I purchased the Academy 1/144 B-52D kit very recently and it looks to be identical to the earler Minicraft B-52D/F offering, it also includes Quails and Hound Dogs (plus stands) although they don't apply to the B-52D options that can be made from this kit which include 'Tommy's Tigator'. The kit looks good to me however on seeing the options available on the forthcoming Caracal 'Tall Tails' sheet a second kit might be a good idea 😉 Michael

A more distant shot, slightly different angle. Both photos taken by myself. Michael.

Kursad, is this what you are looking for? Another sectioned BUFF from my 7th October 1994 AMARC tour. I did catch this chopped up B-52D forward fuselage however I was not able to identify her. The tail fin behind her cockpit belongs to 55-0087. Michael.

I have several old ESCI and Monogram Starfighters in 1/48th scale as well as quite a few of the Hasegawa offerings, they are all crying out for several stencilling/national insignia Basics item sheets 👍 I built an ESCI F-104C just over a year ago and it was hard work resourcing some of the decals from the spares tin to replace the 40 year old kit decals. Michael

Just out of interest I have some of the old Revell 'History Makers' kits and some later 'Revell Classics'. The 1/32nd Northrop Hawk is interesting, did it really go into the field in red and white markings? An earlier boxing suggests that they were plain white with no markings. If you do issue this decal sheet I will definitely be purchasing one! Michael

This is good news. The HobbyBoss 1/48th scale F-111A kit comes with decals for the fifth prototype 63-9770 in FS 36440 grey and FS 17875 white and I built this version about eight years ago. The kit decals were sort of 'OK' and the end result looked good however it would look much better re-done with decals up to the Caracal standard. I can wait 🙂 Michael

Kursad, Are you able to post the artwork / instructions for this upcoming decal sheet yet? I have already pre-ordered it through Hannants in the UK but am just curious which colour schemes are included. Thanks.

I remember taking this photo, was literally a couple of weeks before the type was finally retired, and for that reason I am very partial to lo viz schemes too. Still hoping that one day someone will produce an RF-8G in 1/48th scale as well...

Have been waiting a long time for this one 👍😊

This was a 97th BW KC-135A serial 64-14834 in the 'Shamu' scheme with 'Ridge Runner' art in the static display at the 1989 International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford. Tail flash looks very similar. Michael

+1 👍 for the German Luftwaffe Tornado request. One of my current builds is a Revell Tornado IDS in 1/48th scale in the Norm 83 camouflage scheme operated by JbG 37 out of Memmingen in 1991. There is very little out there for the Luftwaffe Tornado IDS and I have had to resort to using an old Italeri decal sheet that I had in my spares box for this scheme. Caracal Models did release a Luftwaffe F-4F in "Norm 81" which was excellent (I have a copy) so maybe the Tornado IDS could follow this? Whilst on the Tornado, how about a "Tornado The Early Years" sheet? I recall a red and white prototype fol