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Leading Edge has done two EXCELLENT standard markings sheets. But none contain the bomb markings. Also none contain the old school "CANADA" opposed to "Canada" which matters not for the Libyan campaign, but are more for Gulf war 1.

The advantage for you Brian is both standard sheets sold out VERY quickly, and EVERYONE in the states wants to build a Canadian hornet.

Yes you do.

You just won't admit it.

Face it look at a map. Were on top. If this was prison you would be our b#####.

Well, of course they don't contain Libyan mission markings. Thats the whole point that I'm pushing with Brian getting this sheet out. To supplement the sheets already on the market.

And who really cares if Kanada is spelled correctly. It is only Kanada afterall so no biggie... :taunt:

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I've actually had a few momoents to gather some thoughts and to put this in perspective and here's my feelings about this.

I would absoultely love to release a supplement CF-18 sheet, but quite honestly, I don't think a supplemental sheet is the answer for these particular jets. I feel the Lybian CF-18's need to be given FULL attention. I've been given mixed reviews about the Leading Edge sheets (which I've always heard they are superb), and I'm not questioning or trash talking their sheets, but what I'm talking about is consistency AND availability. If the LE sheets were readily available, the supplement would make sense.

For the Typhoons it makes more sense because the kit markings already cover everything except for the bomb tallies, Serial Numbers, and Tail Codes.

I'm still waiting on the rest of the CF-18 refs to come in, so we'll see. I'm still trying to convince Hazelwood this could be a good seller, but it's up to him in the end.

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ZJ933/DF 36 LGB marks

I look forward to seeing the first Operation Ellamy Typhoon!

Gary

Hi all

Aforementioned 1/72 RoG ZJ933/DF with hitherto secret EPWIII capability. :whistle:

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Okay, I cheated, ZJ933 was part of a four-ship I did three years ago.

But seriously, even robbing other sheets for LGB marks is tricky as Libyan Op. jets have amassed so many that it really does take a specialist sheet to cover one of the busier aircraft.

Decal sheets defineatly needed, sign me up! :thumbsup:

Lovely pics Gary and co.

Cheers, Ian

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Leading Edge has done two EXCELLENT standard markings sheets. But none contain the bomb markings. Also none contain the old school "CANADA" opposed to "Canada" which matters not for the Libyan campaign, but are more for Gulf war 1.

The advantage for you Brian is both standard sheets sold out VERY quickly, and EVERYONE in the states wants to build a Canadian hornet.

Yes you do.

You just won't admit it.

Face it look at a map. Were on top. If this was prison you would be our b#####.

You know I've got a Hasegawa CF-18A in the stash that I was going to build as a USN F/A-18A. If this sheet is produced I may just have to change my plans and build that kit as a CAF jet instead. I say full markings for a CAF jet.

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Thanks for posting the pics Spike!

In addition to the Typhoon, I would love to do a Tornado and a CF-18

I agree that piecing the mission markings together would be painful (especially if you did Typhoon QO-M and it's 56 mission marks!)

I really do think you guys would have a good seller on your hands if you moved on it...

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B,

You thinking non-US aircraft only for this sheet? If not, what about some of the Corps aircraft that participated? Harriers maybe?

Not that I have any refs, mind you. Just putting it out there.

B

Btw, put me down for a couple of these in 48th.

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B,

You thinking non-US aircraft only for this sheet? If not, what about some of the Corps aircraft that participated? Harriers maybe?

Not that I have any refs, mind you. Just putting it out there.

B

Btw, put me down for a couple of these in 48th.

yeah, I was kinda thinkin' of a non-US aircraft sheet. But,I got word the Leading Edge is covering the CF-18's which leaves the Typhoons and anything else. Honestly, I can't wait to get a copy of their sheet!

At this point we are just trying to stir up the interest pot to see IF we could even do well with it. The refs for the Typhoons and Tornados are readily available, the Rafael's not so much.

Of course our biggest hurdle is, we are still fairly new, funds are tight, and we are working with time sensative material which only adds pressure. Offering the refs up to another company that could release the material faster than us is also another option.

Lots of things to consider here.

Going back to the insert idea of the mission markers/bomb tallies is still a possibility. We were thinking of it like this. If we released the mission markers only, we would include a list of what is currently available out there on the placement guide, which will allow for the modeler to piece together the markings needed. Kinda old school I guess, but John Gabor gave me the idea.

Anyway, sorry to have rambled on, but this is where we are at the moment.

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All I can say is, without refs NOTHING is going to happen...just sayin' :whistle:

Oh, and by all means send the Tornado stuff!!

Hi again,

My Typhoon pics are freely available if required, bigger images as well. I've posted the best and all the different aircraft I have already, so there's not anything to add but if it's any help they're available.

Gary.

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Hi again,

My Typhoon pics are freely available if required, bigger images as well. I've posted the best and all the different aircraft I have already, so there's not anything to add but if it's any help they're available.

Gary.

gary-

Thanks for what you've alredy done...I was referring more the CF-18's at the time I psted that...should have been more clear in my post.

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I just wanted to revive this thread and find out if there had been any new developments. I would love to be able to do an opperational Tiffe, and would like to throw out there that Operation Ellamy Tonka GR.4s would be a welcome addition as well. And since AW looks likely to bite the dust its not likely any one else would make a sheet for Ellamy.

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