KursadA Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Sorry for not announcing a new sheet for almost a week - some major remodeling going on around the house. Here is one I have been working on for a while: CD48055 will cover the 482FW "Makos" F-16C that was specially decorated last year as the unit's wing flagship. This one took a while to get right. My track record with complex wrap-around special paint schemes is out there; and I think you will like the results. I am almost finished with the design, and I will post drafts after I scaled it down and modify it to fit the Tamiya 1/72 kit for a simultaneous release in 1/48 and 1/72. I designed the shark's head art as a decal - I think with Cartograf's color matching capabilities, matching the paint should not be a issue. I also have designed masks as an alternative; and will consider offering the masks separately for those of us who would rather use them. The instructions will have some pretty stark warnings against using anything other than the Tamiya kit. If you would like to use another kit, you are on your own. These will be part of the November batch of releases. Edited October 3, 2014 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Awesome! Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 NICE!!!!! How about in 1/32? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) That's very cool! It would sit very nicely next to Poland's MiG-21MF with its fish markings. You explicitly mentioned the Tamiya 1/72 kit; that suggests 1/48 set also measured for Tamiya; correct? Is FS 36118 the color to be matched? Is that color relatively consistent among paint brands or is there a specific brand? Edit: Hmm, just checked my stash, I've got Tamiya's CJ, not the C... Edited October 3, 2014 by David N Lombard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 will you include masks for the sharks shape? or templates? sorry, im very exited about this one. i have been wanting to do it in 1/32 but i can settle for 1/48. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The Floridians agree. You shall take money from our wallets. -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom G Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice choice! I'm in for a 1/72 scale sheet. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Any update on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) It is part of my December batch as I announced (the thumbnail image has been on the site for a while). I should receive this sheet (1/48) within 7-10 days or so. A lot depends on how good the color matching for FS36118 will be, so we will see how it goes. I will have masks ready as an alternative to decals for the shark. I had to postpone the 1/72 sheet to January. I already have the 1/72 CAS Viper sheet in the December batch, I did not want to release both of them at the same time. Edited December 8, 2014 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Would offering the masks in digital format to those of us who have cutters be viable for you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Would offering the masks in digital format to those of us who have cutters be viable for you? I don't know. This is certainly an interesting idea, and one that I have been thinking about for a while. I will start offering some masks soon(for both markings and structural elements like canopies, wheels etc.), so perhaps I will have a chance to experiment with ideas like this. It looks like more and more people are buying low-cost cutters like the Silhouette Cameo and Portrait, so I am getting more requests like this. I am not sure how something like this could be monetized - after spending hours to get a mask design right, how much could you sell it for; knowing that anyone who buys the design file may choose to e-mail it to all of his buddies within minutes. Edited December 11, 2014 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Kursad, I believe that with some of the file formats nowadays you can embed digital rights so that you can (for example) only print 1 copy, or tie it to a specific machine...? Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Will we see this soon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Will we see this soon? Yes, it will be part of the next batch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) The F-16 "Florida Makos" sheets in 1/48 and 1/72 will be shipping next week. You can build this scheme using the decals on the sheet and some careful color matching - no masks necessary. However, I decided to make the mask templates freely available for download at the Web site. If you would rather use masks; you will be able to download the DXF or SVG files from the reference Web site and cut them on your Silhouette (or other) vinyl cutter. Third parties or individuals who would like to use the templates to create and sell masks hereby have my permission to do so - no need to ask. You will still need the decal sheets for the smaller details. Edited February 18, 2015 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yay! When can they be ordered? Will also use the masks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just ordered this = great!! You were working with Tamiya, right, when you got them to release the kit with no weapons? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Got the "decals shipped" note! cant wait to see them. By the way, where can i download the templates from? do you have a link? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I will post the link later this week after I ship all the preorders Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks! And that's fornproviding those freely! They are welcome indeed! In that note, if anyone buys the decals and would like the masks please let me know. I'll gladly lend a hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Holy Crap, the decals arrived today. They mustve been shipped by F-16! Thanks for the quick ship! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Holy Crap, the decals arrived today. They mustve been shipped by F-16! Thanks for the quick ship! -Jim and, how do they look?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Ah...you hear me thinking... The carrier is very thin, almost non existent. I mean I am dying to get out my -16 to see how they look on the kit and the ease of application, but looking at them under the desk lamp they are micro-freakin-thin. Very good job. Pep, if you have a cutter, I would love a set of masks. I will see if I can get some space on the desk and do a weekender. -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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