KursadA Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, IAGeezer said: Shoot, I'm hoping for an entire EF sheet someday! Specifically, 66-0050 Mistress of Deception, hint, hint.... Definitely doing an EF-111A sheet later in the year - let me do the two FB-111A sheets and the F-111A sheet as promised, and I will announce a product number. I do not yet have a solution to the need for extra FB-111/F-111 stencil sheets yet: the RAM panel sheet must remain a single-color sheet for cost purposes. But I will work on a stencil sheet that will work for multiple subtypes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Keep this kinda stuff up, and you'll be getting Christmas cards this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Quote On 4/9/2018 at 10:19 PM, KursadA said: Definitely doing an EF-111A sheet later in the year - let me do the two FB-111A sheets and the F-111A sheet as promised, and I will announce a product number. I do not yet have a solution to the need for extra FB-111/F-111 stencil sheets yet: the RAM panel sheet must remain a single-color sheet for cost purposes. But I will work on a stencil sheet that will work for multiple subtypes. Oorah! Then I will wait for the EF-111A sheet! I would like to see a Mountain Home bird from the 390th ECS, 366 TFW/FW, perhaps even the CO's bird: 66-0014 "Spirit of Idaho." Any bird will do, though. Thanks Kursad! Oh, and gray stencils and walkway lines for the EF version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 10:19 PM, KursadA said: Definitely doing an EF-111A sheet later in the year - let me do the two FB-111A sheets and the F-111A sheet as promised, and I will announce a product number. I do not yet have a solution to the need for extra FB-111/F-111 stencil sheets yet: the RAM panel sheet must remain a single-color sheet for cost purposes. But I will work on a stencil sheet that will work for multiple subtypes. Email sent with regard to EF-111s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 The RAM panel sheet will be an optional add-on to the FB-111 sheet and should improve the look of those intakes greatly - the actual color will be a deep brown. I designed these for the Academy kit and prototyped them using actual kit parts until I got them right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Will these be available to order at the same time the FB-111 sheet is released then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Falconxlvi said: Will these be available to order at the same time the FB-111 sheet is released then? Of course - they are being printed, and will be available at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, KursadA said: Of course - they are being printed, and will be available at the same time. Thanks for the update! They look great, BTW 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Here's my vote for the upcoming 1/48 EF-111A sheet: 390th ECS, 366 TFW @ Mountain Home AFB circa late 80's / early 90's. Preferably 66-0014 "Spirit of Idaho" Wing Commander's bird or 67-0039 Squadron Commander's bird: Edited April 27, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 They are here! Not bad, eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Fantastic!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 When are they going on sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I am working on enabling preorders for all new releases sometime tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, KursadA said: I am working on enabling preorders for all new releases sometime tonight. 👍🏻 I am looking forward to spending some money sometime tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Available for preorder now: CD48111 - FB-111A "Dark Varks" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Preordered! Thank you 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 sets ordered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I sold close to 40 during the few hours since I enabled the preorder button, which is a good indication that this sheet will do well. Just a reminder that an FB-111A stencilling + RAM intake markings sheet will be available in the new Basics line next month. I don't want you to buy multiple sheets only because each comes with one set of stencils - I want you to buy multiple sheets because it is a well-designed, accurate one with many previously unavailable marking options! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod D Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Looks good Kursad! Congratulations on bringing this set to market. I bought 2 last night, and am looking forward to the RAM intake decals later . . Need a few more sets of those!! To my knowledge, the only other time DarkVarks were represented in decals were many years ago by Microscale in 1/72, and in the original Hasegawa FB-111A kit, which had a DarkVark option. Thank you for filling this gap! I personally think the DarkVark looks rather sinister and lethal, although I am biased, living in NH and often saw them flying in and out of Pease. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/14/2018 at 6:23 AM, Rod D said: Looks good Kursad! Congratulations on bringing this set to market. I bought 2 last night, and am looking forward to the RAM intake decals later . . Need a few more sets of those!! To my knowledge, the only other time DarkVarks were represented in decals were many years ago by Microscale in 1/72, and in the original Hasegawa FB-111A kit, which had a DarkVark option. Thank you for filling this gap! I personally think the DarkVark looks rather sinister and lethal, although I am biased, living in NH and often saw them flying in and out of Pease. Rod Super Scale did a sheet with 2 380th birds, Silver Lady and Liberty Belle, 48- 395. It's a bit old now, and I've been too skeered to use them.... Kursad's sheet looks to have much sharper images and printing, so I'm Very happy this sheet has been released. Think I'll go check the mail.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cipher_ Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi! I'm in possession of 24 side art close-up photos from the 380th BW dark varks. I actually gave the original slides to my former 380 FMS Commander (he was a former FB-111A Nav and one of the best officers I knew) many years ago, but I was wise enough to have glassy photos made to preserve the FB-111A history. I was stationed at P-Burg to the end and witnessed both the 380th's FB and KC-135 fly their last sortie. Even had to throw the padlock on the building I work out of on the flight line - sad day. (Sorry for the rambling) For those old enough, digital cameras didn't exist back then, so it was slides or glossy photos at the photomat kiosk. One of the photos (Missouri Miss) was posted years ago on the web and has been making the rounds. I'm a little hesitant to post them all to the web until the photo copyright process is complete and I finish reaching out to some of the museums and FB-111 reunion groups for interest in donating and preservation, however; I wouldn't object to sharing them with a decal maker such as KursdaA before then, provided the original photos are not posted on the web (I plan on doing that myself). I believe some of the photos of the side art may be the only ones in existence such as 68-0243 Net Results which crashed back in February 1989. I'm posting this as an introduction before reaching out directly to KursdaA and to gauge your interest in him making additional decals of the FB-111A side art. Funny thing is, I gave up modeling years ago, but still respect those who still have the passion for it. Nothing like working on the real thing though:) If a teaser photo is needed, let me know. The close-up photos of the original side art on the dark vark paint scheme are: 67-0161 Liquidator 67-0162 Nocturnal Mission 67-0163 Moonlight Maid 68-0239 Rough Night! 68-0240 Battle Weary 68-0243 Net Results 68-0244 Lucky Strike (Nav Side) and The Fly Circus 380th Bombardment Group Association (Pilot Side) 68-0245 Ready Teddy 68-0246 Royal Flush 68-0247 Missouri Miss 68-0248 Free For All 68-0250 Silver Lady 68-0251 Shy-Chi Baby 68-0252 Six Bitts 68-0257 Maid in the USA 68-0260 SNAFU (my personal favorite...~) 68-0262 Lady Luck 68-0624 Jezebelle (many sources state the nickname as Jesebelle with an "s", but the photo proves otherwise) 69-0269 Sad Sack 69-0277 Double Trouble 68-0278 A Wingn' 10 Prayers 68-0289 Queen Hi 68-0292 Liberty Belle 69-6507 Madame Queen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Cipher_ said: Hi! I'm in possession of 24 side art close-up photos from the 380th BW dark varks. I actually gave the original slides to my former 380 FMS Commander (he was a former FB-111A Nav and one of the best officers I knew) many years ago, but I was wise enough to have glassy photos made to preserve the FB-111A history. I was stationed at P-Burg to the end and witnessed both the 380th's FB and KC-135 fly their last sortie. Even had to throw the padlock on the building I work out of on the flight line - sad day. (Sorry for the rambling) For those old enough, digital cameras didn't exist back then, so it was slides or glossy photos at the photomat kiosk. One of the photos (Missouri Miss) was posted years ago on the web and has been making the rounds. I'm a little hesitant to post them all to the web until the photo copyright process is complete and I finish reaching out to some of the museums and FB-111 reunion groups for interest in donating and preservation, however; I wouldn't object to sharing them with a decal maker such as KursdaA before then, provided the original photos are not posted on the web (I plan on doing that myself). I believe some of the photos of the side art may be the only ones in existence such as 68-0243 Net Results which crashed back in February 1989. I'm posting this as an introduction before reaching out directly to KursdaA and to gauge your interest in him making additional decals of the FB-111A side art. Funny thing is, I gave up modeling years ago, but still respect those who still have the passion for it. Nothing like working on the real thing though:) If a teaser photo is needed, let me know. The close-up photos of the original side art on the dark vark paint scheme are: 67-0161 Liquidator 67-0162 Nocturnal Mission 67-0163 Moonlight Maid 68-0239 Rough Night! 68-0240 Battle Weary 68-0243 Net Results 68-0244 Lucky Strike (Nav Side) and The Fly Circus 380th Bombardment Group Association (Pilot Side) 68-0245 Ready Teddy 68-0246 Royal Flush 68-0247 Missouri Miss 68-0248 Free For All 68-0250 Silver Lady 68-0251 Shy-Chi Baby 68-0252 Six Bitts 68-0257 Maid in the USA 68-0260 SNAFU (my personal favorite...~) 68-0262 Lady Luck 68-0624 Jezebelle (many sources state the nickname as Jesebelle with an "s", but the photo proves otherwise) 69-0269 Sad Sack 69-0277 Double Trouble 68-0278 A Wingn' 10 Prayers 68-0289 Queen Hi 68-0292 Liberty Belle 69-6507 Madame Queen Welcome to the ARC!! While not intending to speak for Kursad, I will say he is the most open and approachable decal manufacturer currently in existence, IMO, and is always open to new ideas and research material for future projects. During the production phase of the Dark Vark sheet, I was able to aquire 64 close-up images of different 380 BW and 509 BW nose art from a researcher in Canada (maybe you know him) with the caveat that they not be posted online. I have all of which you listed and two you didn’t, ‘Undecided’ and ‘Little Joe’. I don't have ‘Battle Weary’ so maybe we can work a deal😉 Private message inbound! Mike Edited June 23, 2018 by Hooker169 Can’t spell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Thanks for letting me know - I wish you had discovered the project during the preparation stage, though. It is too late for the 1/48 sheet, but I would definitely be interested in adding a few new options to the upcoming 1/72 sheet. And who knows, there may be another sheet with new options in a couple of years or so, when CD48111 is sold out. Can you please send me an e-mail at "info@caracalmodels.com" when you have a chance? Thanks. On 6/22/2018 at 8:42 PM, Cipher_ said: I'm posting this as an introduction before reaching out directly to KursdaA and to gauge your interest in him making additional decals of the FB-111A side art. Funny thing is, I gave up modeling years ago, but still respect those who still have the passion for it. Nothing like working on the real thing though:) If a teaser photo is needed, let me know. The close-up photos of the original side art on the dark vark paint scheme are: Edited June 25, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I just got my FB-111 decals and they are thoroughly fantastic! Thanks again for producing these Kursad. I am in the midst of a move so I’m not sure I will get to my FB-111 build until next year, but I can hardly wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon053 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 So I was gathering my F-111 kits and opened an F-111E kit a friend had given me and inside were 2 AGM-69 SRAMs inside...SCORE!!! So to go along with the awesome sheet Kursad just came out with, I have my combat load too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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