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[Captain Tyler]

That will be great

 

The question is, who makes 1/72 and 48 F-16D that are available? 

[KursadA]

While the world is a bit messed up, it certainly can't be so bad that there are no Hasegawa or Kinetic F-16D's out there - or is it? 

[Niels]

Hasegawa is re-releasing their 1/48 F-16D with South Korean AF markings this fall. Believe release is August-September-ish. 

[Captain Tyler]

3 hours ago, KursadA said:

While the world is a bit messed up, it certainly can't be so bad that there are no Hasegawa or Kinetic F-16D's out there - or is it? 

Im pretty sure thats all there is. 

 

Its a shame Tamiya seemingly never did the F-16D. 

[habu2]

8 hours ago, Niels said:

Hasegawa is re-releasing their 1/48 F-16D with South Korean AF markings this fall. Believe release is August-September-ish. 

 

Wow I thought Hasegawa had finally retired these molds. Their last F-16 kit in 1/48 was released 5 years ago in 2017. This is definitely a surprise. 

[Paul Boyer]

Somebody please see if you can get the FS numbers for the paint used on the real jet - or maybe make model-paint recommendations.

[Niels]

44 minutes ago, Paul Boyer said:

Somebody please see if you can get the FS numbers for the paint used on the real jet - or maybe make model-paint recommendations.

The South Korean jets? FS36320 over FS36375

[Paul Boyer]

Sorry. I should have 'splained it better: The FS paint numbers for the F-16D MiG-25 killer commemorative scheme.

[KursadA]

1 hour ago, Paul Boyer said:

Sorry. I should have 'splained it better: The FS paint numbers for the F-16D MiG-25 killer commemorative scheme.

 

The colors are FS33448 and FS33711.

[Paul Boyer]

There we go. Thanks, Kursad! If you consider doing this one, please also consider doing the markings of the jet at the time of the encounter. I think I have an art print from Lockheed around here somewhere  . . . . 🤔 Oh, and in 1/72 scale, please!

Edited July 6, 2022 by Paul Boyer

[habu2]

2 hours ago, Paul Boyer said:

.... If you consider doing this one, please also consider doing the markings of the jet at the time of the encounter. I think I have an art print from Lockheed around here somewhere  . . . . 🤔 Oh, and in 1/72 scale, please!

 

Not to kill any more baby seals, but 90-0778 has been done in 1/48 by at least two other decal companies.  I'm unaware of it being done in 1/72 though.

[Niels]

Been a while since I proposed anything, but have a couple of suggestions; 

 

• F/A-18A/B/C/D from VMFA-112; line jets and special markings available, and plenty of references available online 
• F-16A/B/C/D Pakistani AF; old sheet has sold out since long and the markings for each of the units (A/B MLU) have been updated since then. Could potentially include some of the IAF killers from recent skrimishes too? And with Kinetic coming with a new tool F-16A MLU 🙂
• F-16A/B USAFE - 80's marking options for 50TFW/10TFS/313TFS/496TFS, 401TFW/612TFS/613TFS/614TFS, to go with the old Hawegawa F-16A/B or new Kinetic F-16A. Line jets and special markings for anyone's enjoyment. 

 

[Collin]

Any thought of F-8 Crusader flight test or other unique Crusader markings?  
 

Cheers

Collin

[The Arrowhead]

Would sure love decals for the NASA DFBW NF-8C!

 

and DF-8A drone controller too!

 

 

Edited July 21, 2022 by The Arrowhead

[eraucubsfan]

21 hours ago, Collin said:

Any thought of F-8 Crusader flight test or other unique Crusader markings?  
 

Cheers

Collin

Yes!!

 

 

[KursadA]

These are very nice - excellent choices for a future sheet. I will start researching as soon as I return to the States.

[achterkirch]

For when you make that CMV-22B sheet.  I think this is the first time I seen one with a full color tail.  

[KursadA]

3 hours ago, achterkirch said:

For when you make that CMV-22B sheet.  I think this is the first time I seen one with a full color tail.  

 

So they have finally painted one with colorful unit markings - I will quickly do this one when we can have some clarity on the enlarged sponson parts.

[sea-monkey]

It's a long shot given the economics of subject, kit and existing decals...but would love proper decals for the 1/48 F-16XL 2-seater Ferris scheme. The ones in the Kinetic kit while appearing good in shape and completeness are printed awfully with ghosted multi-tones and bad colour shades. I'm worried they will spoil the cool scheme. It's strange as the earlier released single-seater markings are great quality (different printer it seems).

 

I can probably replace some such as the stars and bars with spares but a lot of the stencils are unique shades of grey for that jet and I may have to just paint some stencil shapes without text 😞

[sierrascale]

Trumpeter makes a nice 1/48 model of the Nanchang CJ-6 prop trainer, yet there seems to be no aftermarket decals for any of the non-PLA operators. It's any interesting list of users for fans of non-aligned and small air forces:
 

[Niels]

What about a general F-35A serial number sheet, carrying individual serials for RNLAF, RNoAF, USAF and IDF/AF specific numbers? Would fit nicely into the CDB series me thinks 😉

[sierrascale]

1/48 Northrop Scorpions, F-89C, D and J, are needed, as what's currently available is hard to find, inaccurate (Super Scale, of course) and expensive. AND, you can downsize them for the Revell and Hobbycraft 1/72 kits.

[Crown R n7]

I would really like if you could make the F-104 319 FIS they where in ADC grey and where stationed here during the cuban missile crisis here at Homestead AB. The other I just bought your cd72065 U-2 sheet for my next build is it offerded in 1/48?

[Jay in Texas]

On 8/13/2022 at 6:37 AM, sierrascale said:

1/48 Northrop Scorpions, F-89C, D and J, are needed, as what's currently available is hard to find, inaccurate (Super Scale, of course) and expensive. AND, you can downsize them for the Revell and Hobbycraft 1/72 kits.

I agree, along with some H models if possible.  Even ANG birds would be great!

[KursadA]

F-89 sheets are on the drawing table - it will probably take me until 2023 but these will be available at the same time as the Korean War Sabre series.