punder Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well if you ever do a second sheet, I suggest these two. For some reason I especially like the all-blue with white radome. In the meantime maybe I can piece together my scheme from your 2nd Mariner sheet, and the Marlin sheet. Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 In further news, I have gone from zero Marlins in my stash to two in five days. So please feel free free to release this sheet ASAP! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 CD72040 will be a 1/72 sheet for the P5M-2 Marlin; intended for the Hasegawa SP-5B kit. I have been told this might be the first aftermarket sheet for this kit - I find it hard to believe, but it looks like it may be the case. I will release it in mid-Summer, after the B-66 Destroyer sheet. The only ( part of a complete series of different aircraft) AM sheet was a Wolfpack decals, for 1 Marlin.. However, I'd kill for an alternative, as I have a dusty Marlin in the stash.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Now available for preorder - this is a limited edition sheet, with only 250 printed. http://caracalmodels.com/cd72040.html Edited October 4, 2015 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Done! Hope I got in early enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rafrobbo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Lovely looking sheet. have an old kit in the stash but the brittle cracked kit decals stopped it reaching the build pile. Now I have ordered this sheet I need a second kit to do the sheet justice...luckily one on its way from a UK second hand kit dealer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
punder Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Received mine a few days ago, along with the Mariner decals. Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Isn't this the same type aircraft? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Isn't this the same type aircraft? No, that's a Shin Meiwa US-1 of the JMSDF. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Meiwa_US-1A Kursad, if there ever is another P5M Sheet, you should consider VT-31s Training aircraft: - clicky! - - another one! - Cheers, Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 No, that's a Shin Meiwa US-1 of the JMSDF. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Meiwa_US-1A Kursad, if there ever is another P5M Sheet, you should consider VT-31s Training aircraft: - clicky! - - another one! - Cheers, Hoops that would be a cool scheme Hoops, the only problem is that's a P5M-1 which had the cruciform horizontal stabs instead of the T-tail of the -2. I believe the Hasegawa kit only has the parts to do a -2. Those would end up being markings without a model. Does anyone do a conversion?? Corey in Colorado Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 This sheet was by far the best selling item in this month's releases, even surpassing the very popular Have Glass V Viper sheet. I will probably have sold out once I ship the orders from major resellers. I doubt I will do a second Marlin sheet anytime soon; but I did consider some P5M-1 markings during the design work. With the kit being this old, I think there might have been a P5M-1 conversion at some point. I could not find any online evidence of the existence of such a conversion, though. The Hasegawa Marlin is a fine kit; and deserves to get a modern update similar to those that were released for the Heller EC-121 recently. If a P5M-1 conversion ever materializes, I will consider doing a second sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
punder Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 No, that's a Shin Meiwa US-1 of the JMSDF. Hasegawa made a 1/72 kit, a long time ago. I have it, looks nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 The Marlin sheet is sold out. There may be a reprint toward the end of the year. If you bought one, thank you for making it a success! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hi. Are there any plans to re-issue this decal sheet? I have caught the Flying Boat bug and I'd love to get some colourful decals for this kit. I have one on its way to me from ebay for an extortionate sum of money but it is a first-issue so it should have good mouldings and little or no flash. Some etched brass would be great for this old kit too but a little scratch-building should help add some interest to the exterior at least. Alternatively, does anyone have a portion of this sheet that they won't use in the future featuring some of the US Navy options? I'd be interested in buying an unused part of someone's sheet. Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, Loach Driver said: Hi. Are there any plans to re-issue this decal sheet? Many people have been asking for a reprint and I think I will do another run before the end of this year. Sometime in November/December timeframe I plan to do a "reprints-only" month where I will only release reprints, to free up some design time as I work on a few complicated projects. CD72040 is one of the sheets I will re-release in that batch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 That is great news. You can put me down for one sheet. Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scootertrash Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I would love to purchase a new decal sheet as well! Found out my Grandfather flew P5M’s and just picked up the Hasegawa kit! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 This sheet is being reprinted and will be available once again in limited quantity next month (November). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scootertrash Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Sweet! Thank you! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 This is great news. As I said previously, I have a recently acquired kit and I am a guaranteed customer for this release. Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Any update on this sheet? Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Loach Driver said: Any update on this sheet? Thanks. LD. It is available and shipping now - please check the Web site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 OK. Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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