Niels Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 With Airfix' upcoming SeaKing, there should be plenty of possibilities for US and other Nato schemes, subject to the various models ofcourse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Hello Kursada, I don't know how much space you have left on your upcoing RF-4C grey sheet but something like that would be cool. I couldn't find a single California ANG phantom sheet with the later "4 stars" banner in 1/72 and given the popularity of the platform and being a big state, I'm sure there would be plenty of buyers. Also, the Texas zap by the illumination flare door is kinda classy. Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91795549@N05/29169893716/in/photolist-LrDk91 Have a great european holiday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 @cpoud117, I believe that the Texas outline above the stbd exhaust area is the logo for the depot that painted the RF-4C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1/48 B-24D "Lady Be Good" The old girl has a tragic history but all but one crewmember was found and returned home and parts of her are in the AF Museum. Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Arrowhead Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) Kursad, Why not an F-111B sheet covering the different prototypes? Pete's Hangar set and decals are now long OOP, but Cat4 of Ukraine has recently issued a complete conversion set for the Academy 1:48 kit, which I am currently adapting to the Hobby Boss F-111C without major trouble. It will soon be begging for Caracal decals! Airframes 151970 to 151974 could easily be covered on one sheet, and the only artwork to really take care of is the Phoenix system logo that can easily be adapted based on available iconography. Edited August 1, 2023 by The Arrowhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I have already provided the Phoenix program marking on the F-14 sheet, so an F-111 Early Years sheet would be a very straightforward design - I will definitely start working on it when I leave Cyprus and return to the US in a few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Highly recommend the Ginter F-111B book for reference. http://www.ginterbooks.com/NAVAL/NF41.htm Author Tommy Thomason is an ARC member http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/profile/5685-tailspin-turtle/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Arrowhead Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) Great news, Kursad! Really looking forward to it. Beware, the Phoenix System logo on the F-111B was larger and somewhat different from the one used on the F-14. The Ginter book cannot be found unless you trade it for a lung and a kidney, I‘m afraid. Edited August 1, 2023 by The Arrowhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, The Arrowhead said: The Ginter book cannot be found unless you trade it for a lung and a kidney, I‘m afraid. If you do find one available on the 'net, be sure it's an original edition, not a POD (Print On Demand) copy, those tend to be all B&W and often of dubious quality. Caveat Emptor.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Hmm. As rare as elven nuts! 🙃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) Here are a couple more Metrea KC-135R N572MA camo photos. Edited August 6, 2023 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) Hi, Here's one I took of N572MA (59-1454). I was delighted to see this one at Fairford for several reasons. Good that the aircraft lives on after its service with the Singapore AF and it's a really cool scheme to see in person. I hope to see more of the Metrea KC-135's in the future, but I think it's not going to be easy. Cheers, Stefan. Edited August 6, 2023 by Stefan buysse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Stefan, We're you able to take any photos of the upper wing camo scheme? K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Hi, Dutch. No, I did not think of that and I think opportunities for that would have been limited for me. This aircraft was one of the last to leave on monday and (having to be at work on the tuesday) I didn't wait for the take-off. Crossing my fingers for another chance... Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 12:55 PM, cpoud117 said: Hello Kursada, I don't know how much space you have left on your upcoing RF-4C grey sheet but something like that would be cool. I couldn't find a single California ANG phantom sheet with the later "4 stars" banner in 1/72 and given the popularity of the platform and being a big state, I'm sure there would be plenty of buyers. Also, the Texas zap by the illumination flare door is kinda classy. Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91795549@N05/29169893716/in/photolist-LrDk91 Have a great european holiday! I’d love this one in 1/48! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Some wing walkways for the new 1/72nd Zvezda AC-130J are needed, the kit ones are the wrong color, they're too dark. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 How about a sheet depicting legacy and commemorative pairings, like the latest Passionate Patsy F-16 and its P-47 namesake, 1/72 first of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 How about F-15As and early F-15Cs? Think tail codes: AD, BT, CR, ED, EG, FF, HO, LA, OT, ZZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 6:53 AM, KursadA said: I will definitely do an F-4G sheet before summer. Hi, This one may have encountered some delays. I'm really hoping that there will be a 1/72 version as well. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZippoTheZipdrive Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Sword seems close to releasing TWO recce Crusaders in 1/72 soon. A RF-8A and RF-8G. Go and take a look at swordmodel dot cz. Lo Viz greys are easy on the eye https://www.airfighters.com/photo/202104/L/USA-Navy/Vought-RF-8G-Crusader/145633/ Spicing it up with some red. https://www.deviantart.com/fighterman35/art/RF-8G-VFP-63-PP-640-702082519 Keep It Simple Stupid https://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Navy/Vought-RF-8G-Crusader/2165757/L Shark teeth are never wrong https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8806374 Edited September 26, 2023 by ZippoTheZipdrive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Would there be any interest in markings for this F-16? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) Honestly no. Celebration schemes are nice to look at photos of, but unfortunately not always very exiting modelling subjects. Others may differ ofcourse, but this one I personally find boring Edited October 5, 2023 by Niels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I agree. Unless a scheme is 1 in 1000 attractive or has some personal meaning, I tend to keep away from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I prefer line jets. But that is just me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Some do but unfortunately this one doesn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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