Adam Baker Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 As the title says, I'm trying to find decals to build VF-31 Tomcatter 107, the F-14D to fly during the F-14 retirement ceremony. This bird is on display at a local aviation museum, so I'd love to build this particular aircraft. I've been able to find several sheets for 100 & 102, both of which were at the Ceremony, but neither actually flew. 102 I believe was one of the static aircraft, and I believe 100 was originally supposed to do the final flight but it "broke down" prior to taking off. I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I'm going to have to piece the markings together and have custom decals made for the pilot names. Looking at doing this in 1/32 w/ the Trumpeter F-14D kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Fightertown Decals 32012 will get you 90% of the way there. You have to find a copy tho.... brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Great, thank you very much for the info. I guess I'll start searching for a sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 12/6/2016 at 10:11 PM, Adam Baker said: As the title says, I'm trying to find decals to build VF-31 Tomcatter 107, the F-14D to fly during the F-14 retirement ceremony. This bird is on display at a local aviation museum, so I'd love to build this particular aircraft. Do you frequent the museum at Hickory? I'm a member there, and try to get to our monthly meetings. Maybe we'll bump into one another some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 No, I haven't, but I've been thinking about it for quite some time. I've been a member of the model club in Gastonia since 1994, and have recently started going to the club meetings at the Hobby Town in Mooresville. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I met someone (I think the president) from the Gastonia club at the IPMS Nationals in Columbia. I've been meaning to get down to one of their meetings, it's just been a little crazy the past few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I know there were several members at the Nationals. I really wanted to go but couldn't make it work out. Really sucked having it that close and not being able to finally make it to one. When are the Hickory club meetings? Maybe I can try getting out for the next one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 We meet the fourth Saturday of the month, usually at 1pm, although sometimes we start a little early. No meeting in December - actually, we had a holiday lunch last Saturday - next meeting should be January 28 (although I won't be there...) They usually post updates on Facebook or on the museum's website. Meetings are in the main terminal, the museum is housed in the terminal along with aircraft on the ramp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 You know, I do have the 107 jet done. We released in in 1/48 on 48065... For any black markings, I may be able to help out with a custom set... -brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Ah., great, thanks for that info. I'm still hoping to maybe track a sheet down to do it in 1/32, but if not, I'll definitely look for the 1/48 sheet, and will let you know if I need something special. Hoping in the next few weeks to make a trip out to the airport where Felix 107 is at so that I can get a bunch of pictures for reference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Tell them you know Moose... http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Museums/Hickory-Aviation-Museum/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 12/10/2016 at 10:53 PM, Brian P: Fightertown Decals said: You know, I do have the 107 jet done. We released in in 1/48 on 48065... For any black markings, I may be able to help out with a custom set... -brian Looks like I may take you up on your offer if it's still good Brian. I recently picked up an F-14D kit in 1/48, so now I'm working on trying to track down the 48065 sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Phoenix makes them as well, you'll still need to source the 107 though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-F-14D-Tomcat-VF-31-decal-with-Pitot-tube-and-AOA-sensor-PHOENIX-32011-/322515313174?hash=item4b17692216:g:Ng8AAOSwuLZY2POO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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