RiderFan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Hello Everyone. Coming soon, CF-18 current FIP markings in 1:32 scale. This set contains 3 and 1/2 sheets of standard service markings, all stencils and warning marks, various squadron and AETE markings. As well as OP MOBILE and Balkan Rats markings. Decals for the false canopy, ejection seat, fuel tanks, and landing gear are also provided. This sheet is being printed by Microscale and should be available in a few weeks. Thanks everyone for taking the time to read. David Edited September 2, 2012 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Great news David! This will sell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Nice .... now the big question! How to order them? :-) Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EX_Birdgunner Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Awesome! Can't wait to get them in 1/48 scale. ;) Denis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Very Nice..... David you are making me a fan!!!! Looks like Another sheet for the collection, Love the E-Seat markings and Fuel tank stuff. Hey the inclusion of the Balken and Lybian markings is just nuts. Definite buy!! Just one Question did 433 Sqn ever have the newer porcupine logo on the tail? Emil Edited August 30, 2012 by Emvar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Very nice, sir. Um, what's FIP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Hi Emil. Yes, From what I have seen in photos, 433 had both. I didn't have a good side on photo of the logo to work with. I know they had the older one though. There's a little bit of room so if I could get a usable photo, I might be able to squeeze the new one in before it hits the press. Don, FIP stands for Federal Identification Program. It's a standardized marking system for all branches of the Canadian Government. It's why our combat aircraft now have the same word-mark as a Canada Post delivery van. I'm not a fan of it really but nobody asked me at the time. thanks David Edited August 30, 2012 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 What plane would have that big red X on it ? Hey David you gona be at the montreal IPMS contest on sept 22nd ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Awesome! Can't wait to get them in 1/48 scale. ;) Denis +1! They look fantastic David. Nice work. When do you anticipate releasing a set in 48th? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 What plane would have that big red X on it ? Hey David you gona be at the montreal IPMS contest on sept 22nd ? Hi Neo. Aircraft with the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in Cold Lake always carry the big X on them. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt75/davidwinter/Decal_Sheets/aete.jpg Is it the 21st or the 22nd? I thought it was the 21st. If we're talking about the same show, I was going to see about getting a vendors table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Emil. Yes, From what I have seen in photos, 433 had both. I didn't have a good side on photo of the logo to work with. I know they had the older one though. There's a little bit of room so if I could get a usable photo, I might be able to squeeze the new one in before it hits the press. Don, FIP stands for Federal Identification Program. It's a standardized marking system for all branches of the Canadian Government. It's why our combat aircraft now have the same word-mark as a Canada Post delivery van. I'm not a fan of it really but nobody asked me at the time. thanks David David 433 definitely flew with the new porcupine logos. I'll see if I can dig up a pic you can use. Before FIP, the 433 logo was a lighter shade of dark grey, and during FIP there was a mix of lighter and darker (like the one you have on the new sheet) porcupines. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) That would be great. If you can get that to me tonight I can fit it in. Tonight's the last chance to get it in or I miss the run. Based on two blurry images on flicker, I'm pretty sure there's a left and right side (two different logos). thanks David Edited August 30, 2012 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Neo. Aircraft with the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in Cold Lake always carry the big X on them. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt75/davidwinter/Decal_Sheets/aete.jpg Is it the 21st or the 22nd? I thought it was the 21st. If we're talking about the same show, I was going to see about getting a vendors table. Thanks for the PIC Well the IPMS Montreal is on the 21 AND 22nd :P If i see you table ill come by and say HI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 That would be great. If you can get that to me tonight I can fit it in. Tonight's the last chance to get it in or I miss the run. Based on two blurry images on flicker, I'm pretty sure there's a left and right side (two different logos). thanks David David e-mail sent to your winter valley dot com address with 4 pictures, courtesy of Richard Girouard, who can always be relied on to have great, clear shots of these Bagotville subjects. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks Dan. A great help. I replied via email with a couple of questions if you have time. thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Beautiful sheet, every one is there................. except 439 TIGERS!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks Which version of 439 were you after? thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hey Shawn, I don't recall seeing 439 in FIP markings except the Second Tiger Striped Aircraft.... I could be wrong though. Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Have a book here that shows them, even one with Hobbes (without Calvin). It was a book telling about the shut down of our bases in Germany. I know some had them in the first gulf war as well before they were all painted over. Edited August 31, 2012 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Have a book here that shows them, even one with Hobbes (without Calvin). It was a book telling about the shut down of our bases in Germany. I know some had them in the first gulf war as well before they were all painted over. You mean Wings of Change, yes I have the book also..... All 439 except the second Tiger were painted Symmetrical... IIRC 439 stood down before the jets were painted FIP. And Dave has that sheet too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks everyone. If someone can positively confirm a 439 crest on an FIP painted bird I can add it no problem (turns out the print run doesn't start until after labour day so I have time to fiddle a bit). But I really need a photo showing it before I can add it. I have a lot of 439 symmetrical paint job photos, but nary a one in FIP. thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yvesff Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) The Montreal Model Meet is on the 21st and 22nd of september: http://www.ipmsrealcote.com/mmm2012.htm Vendor tables are STILL available ! The show is on the saturday 22nd, mainly, only pre-registration occurs on the friday from 6pm to 9pm. The vendors will NOT be open on friday! http://www.ipmsrealcote.com/MMM_P_EN_DDO.pdf I will be there with quite a few canadian aircrafts, you'll recognize them ! Edited August 31, 2012 by yvesff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I can't find a pic, but I do know that 439 was the last squadron disbanded in Germany. FIP aircraft started to appear 2 or 3 years before 439 was closed in 1993. I think there is a very high probability that some of their aircraft sported FIP markings and 439 tiger crests on the tail, but can't say for sure. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) So I would assume then that this is the same small black tiger crest I have on my symmetrical sheet? I'd really prefer a picture, but if the dates line up, maybe that's enough Thanks David Edited September 1, 2012 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I remember only seeing 188764 the Tiger bird in the FIP markings for 439 all other pictures I've seen have been Symmetrical. Mind you I have also seen a picture of an Upgrade Hornet in Symmetrical Scheme.... I just can't find the picture on line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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