KursadA Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) KursadA, I know you are probably planning on releasing other 1/144 KC-135 series sheets in the future. Will this Generic Data sheet be included in future releases as well? Just curious. Doesn't mean I won't buy 10-12 generic sheets, I just may not need the data sheet if I buy the future releases for the unit markings. Aw, heck, what am I saying? I'll probably buy them anyway. R/ Dutch I'm not sure yet - I designed the sheet to be a standalone, general purpose KC/EC-135 sheet. I may choose to include it in a future set in lieu of adding common markings on the sheet. Even I don't plan that much ahead. Edited September 4, 2016 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hey Kursad, Any updates regarding this sheet? Need to start saving my lunch money so I can't order up a bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 This sheet is also on the way - I will post the final draft soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) WooHoo! I have been saving my lunch money all month long that the Forum has been out! Edited October 10, 2016 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I am wrapping up the design for this sheet within the next couple of days. I was able to squeeze most of what you have been asking for: windshield markings, variety of stencils, tail bands, badges etc. But not all - there are too many command badges for the individual units that flew KC-135s under the SAC umbrella, and the black walkways for the wings are essentially just black stripes that could be sourced from elsewhere. But I think you will like the resuilt. I noticed that one of the items you asked for was windshield outlines in red - I have never seen these on any photo, but I am willing to add them to the sheet if there is a need for them. The sheet already has two black and two silver windshield markings. Where were the red windshield outlines used?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Kursad. I had seen some outlines around some of the windshield panes which was probably sealer. These were on some of the RC's but now that I'm trying to find examples, I can't seem to locate any pics. With that said, I'd drop them since you may be filling up the sheet with other needed items. Edited October 12, 2016 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Kursad, These links show what appear to be red outlines around some of the window pane's. May just be poor or old photos. Still say to punt on red outlines but thought interesting. http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/c-135/images/rc-135-5.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/RC-135S_COBRA_BALL.jpg http://www.beanerbanner.org/bb/BB 2/RC135b.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 This is the final draft of CD144004, the C-135 general purpose markings sheet that will be available as part of my November releases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Very nice! Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Pretty much all the EC and RC types in ADC gray have red outlines on the windows. I think its just paint. Looking at the current 135R tankers, the outline is now black. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spruemeister said: Pretty much all the EC and RC types in ADC gray have red outlines on the windows. I think its just paint. Looking at the current 135R tankers, the outline is now black. Rick L. Thanks for the sanity check Rick. I thought I'd seen red outlines. And my wife is gonna hate me cause I'm planning on buying at least a dozen of these sheets! Great job Kursad. Don Edited October 13, 2016 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Drifterdon said: And my wife is gonna hate me cause I'm planning on buying at least a dozen of these sheets! Great job Kursad. Don Same here. Your wife and mine can start the Anti-Caracal Decal Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 The red window outlines were also used for doors and cockpit windows on the Shamu color scheme. Nice sheet! Love the red USAF for RC-135S. No numbers included? Will have to stock up on 24" USAF numbers in 1/144 scale. R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Added red door outlines and decals for wing leading edge landing lights - thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Kursad, I am not sure what the lt gray / silver cockpit windows are for (upper right on decal sheet). When I said red outlines to the cockpit windows, I meant outlines ala KC-135Q 59-1470 in the Shamu scheme to go along with the entry / exit doors. Notice that the "middle"cockpit window on each side does not appear to have the red outline; perhaps because it is the one that opens? Maybe a KC-135 maintainer can comment. The sheet looks awesome. As I said earlier, I will buy several. I just have to find black and white numerals in USAF Amarillo font for nose / tail mkgs. R/Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Use of silver cockpit windows seem to be common in airline modeling and I wanted to provide the option. There are no red cockpit window outlines on this sheet, quite honestly they would be very difficult to see in this scale. It would be trivial to add them There will be some black numbers to go with the first sheet, not white, though. It would be impossible to make a be-all, end-all sheet for all C-135 variants and keep it at this size; some markings will need to sourced from other sheets. I will make this sheet a limited run (300 copies), and reprint as necessary if/when I decide to do that comprehensive C-135 family sheet that will go with this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Perfect! Can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) I think the red window outlines are noticeable in small scales, but I can't see a practical way of making them as a decal. A red fine line Sharpie might be the best tool for this technique. It will be interesting to see what people come up with. Rick L. Edited October 15, 2016 by Spruemeister Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Kursad, You have a point about the red outlines. And thank you for adding generic black tail numbers. I will have to source elsewhere the small white last four under the cockpit. But I really like this sheet. You've included more than I originally thought and it appears that at least three birds can be made, if not four. Rick, I like your suggestion and will use it on my Shamu bird. Thanks. I'm up to 35 1/144 KC-135 kits. Can't wait for November and then the follow on sheet(s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks for adding the red hatch outlines; the first two builds I have planned will both be in the Shamu scheme. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Just purchased a few sets of Mark I 1/144 USAF numbers in black and white. DMK14407 & DMK14438. Just waiting for Kursad to open the order form. R/ Dutch Edited December 12, 2016 by Dutch Add links. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Is this sheet still part of your planned November release schedule? Thanks Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Jim Barr said: Is this sheet still part of your planned November release schedule? Thanks Jim Barr Yes, and I will enable preordering in a few hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Available for preorder now: Caracal Models CD144004 - 1/144 C-135 Family General Purpose Markings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Just pre-ordered six sets for now. More later. Edited November 15, 2016 by Drifterdon Just plused up another 3 sheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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