KursadA Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The ANG F-102 sheet is also going to the printers tomorrow. I had done most of these markings as ALPS-printed decals from the Kedi Decals line years ago, now it's time to release them as silkscreen decals from Cartograf. The options on this sheet are: * Texas ANG (111st FIS): The ANG unit that former president George W. Bush had served with. (Case X wing) * Hawaii ANG (199th FIS): Colorful tail band. (Case X and Case XX wing options) * Pennsylvania ANG (146th FIS): These aircraft had a very striking black tail and spine. (Case XX wing) * Idaho ANG (190th FIS), SEA camouflage with cool sharkmouth (Case X wing) Stencilling for one aircraft. There is obviously a second, smaller sheet with the US national insignia and US AIR FORCE markings, I will post an image of it later. This will be released at the same time as the F-101 sheet, around the end of June. A 1/72 version will come later in the summer or fall. I will post profiles in a couple days. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 First, let me say I'm excited about these decals! I'm curious about the color on the trim of the Pittsburg airplane. It looks like the stripes on the drop tanks and rudder are white on your sheet? Also, can't quite make out the color of the Pittsburg legend for the tail....light yellow maybe? I built a Tf-102 in Pittsburgh colors a while ago and really struggled with what colors to use. The reference photos I found varied greatly, some showing the trim to be white, some a cream color and some yellow or gold. I ended up painting the trim a yellow color matched to the 1970s Pittsburg steelers uniform as a guess. I was wondering if you had similar problems in your research and I'm interested in hearing what you found. Thanks, and great job with the decals Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Looking smart...just wondering, is there a Case X kit available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 This will be great - when it comes out in 1/72 scale! Thanks Kursad. -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) I'm curious about the color on the trim of the Pittsburg airplane. It looks like the stripes on the drop tanks and rudder are white on your sheet? Also, can't quite make out the color of the Pittsburg legend for the tail....light yellow maybe? I built a Tf-102 in Pittsburgh colors a while ago and really struggled with what colors to use. The reference photos I found varied greatly, some showing the trim to be white, some a cream color and some yellow or gold. I ended up painting the trim a yellow color matched to the 1970s Pittsburg steelers uniform as a guess. I was wondering if you had similar problems in your research and I'm interested in hearing what you found. Hi Corey, I used quite a few PA ANG F-102 photos while designing these decals, and my conclusion is that the rudder, drop tank decorations and the stripe on the front landing gear well door are an off-white color similar to FS37778 or FS37886. I used an off-white color in my designs, but it ends up being almost indistingushable from white when I exported it to the JPG image I used above. I have instructed the printer to use the correct color during printing, though. The serial number and the "Pennsylvania" legend are certainly white. I provided both Case X and Case XX options: while the Encore kit is Case XX, there are a lot of older Monogram/Revell Case X kits in stashes all around the world. Units seem to have used only one type or the other, so providing Case XX options for units like 111 FIS and the Idaho ANG was not possible. Kursad Edited May 28, 2012 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hooray! A Hawaii bird! Been waiting for that one for a long time! Can't wait for it in 1/72 :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmk0210 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Nice! I've been anxiously waiting for this sheet to come out. Can't wait to see the profiles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Here are the profiles: note that the correct identity of the sharkmouth F-102 should be 56-1263, and I will change the decal artwork accordingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Nice! I better start stocking up on 1/72 Hasegawa F-102 kits... -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) This decal sheet is also ready (along with ANG Voodoos) and will start shipping next week. You can preorder at the following link: http://caracalmodels.com/cd48013.html Edited August 5, 2012 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiowafixer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 After seeing this a few months ago... Makes this one very tempting. KiowaFixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 After seeing this a few months ago... Makes this one very tempting. KiowaFixer Buy with confidence, they are great decals!!! Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiowafixer Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I know, already purchased Caracal several times. Always Great Stuff! KiowaFixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Can anyone tell me which 1/48 of the Revell/Monogram boxings is suitable for the 111FIS decal option? TIA Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) This information should help. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=177494 The decal sheet instructions specify which options are Case XX (anything after 56-1317 I believe). Basically every boxing after the original release and the latest Encore rebox has the Case X wing that you need. Posted 09 February 2009 - 04:21 PM madmanrick, on Feb 9 2009, 05:23 AM, said: That sure makes better sense to me, than doing it the way I tried by buying multiple versions in the hopes of getting the one I needed. Fortunately, I need at least 2 versions of the Case XX anyway. But, I do second that resin option, I'd buy at least 2 sets myself! Rick I finally dug up the old kit. I have one now and will take a look and (maybe) do the tips. I'll let ya'll know what I think when I get a chance to see if it is do-able. Cheers, Harold Maybe we should remind Harold that a set of resin Case X wingtips would still be a useful accessory. Edited August 14, 2012 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasraider Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Can't wait for this sheet in 1/72nd!!!.....Like all the options especially the 111th FIS !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom_4s Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Got mine on order too! I love all things 111th, keep 'em coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) This information should help. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=177494 The decal sheet instructions specify which options are Case XX (anything after 56-1317 I believe). Basically every boxing after the original release and the latest Encore rebox has the Case X wing that you need. Maybe we should remind Harold that a set of resin Case X wingtips would still be a useful accessory. According to reviews on Modeling Madness and Hyperscale the Encore kit is the Case XX wing,Can anyone confirm that? OK I've just looked at a few more reviews and the encore kit does have the Case XX wings. Edited August 16, 2012 by Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 This sheet is sold out as well - a new ANG F-102 sheet will be coming next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Crap you snooze you looze :( I see that SB has stock so I will get it there. Darn it I keep saying that life/work is getting in the way of my hobby :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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