Hooker169 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: Thanks for the consideration. I hesitated to ask because I know what it's like to get "requests" for things. I found out they flew KC-135R's as well if you ever do another R sheet. Niagara Falls would be a cool one as well. See, there I go again! All we can do is ask, and if anything Kursad has shown to be extremely receptive to decal requests! That's part of what makes his company and products unique and appealing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Hooker169 said: All we can do is ask, and if anything Kursad has shown to be extremely receptive to decal requests! That's part of what makes his company and products unique and appealing. I'll agree completely with that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 22 hours ago, KursadA said: The sheet will include almost all unique tail markings seen on B-52s in the 1980/1990's.... Wow! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Any profiles of these decals? I am very anxious to view what you have cooking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) whoa! looks like it was done by Cutting Edge before, though. It would probably be too big for the 72nd scale sheet, but might end up on a 1/144 version in the future. Edited April 19, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) Impressive! Really looking forward to this sheet! Jonah Edited April 19, 2018 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Kursad, with the recently announced success of your B-52H sheet, has this G/H sheet gained traction? If so, I assume a 1/144 scaled sister sheet is also on the horizon? I know you're busy, just curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Hooker169 said: Kursad, with the recently announced success of your B-52H sheet, has this G/H sheet gained traction? If so, I assume a 1/144 scaled sister sheet is also on the horizon? I know you're busy, just curious. This sheet has all the traction it ever needs, I just need to keep working on it to finish the artwork. I will release it before the end of the year. It is a bit early to start talking about a 1/144 version - I just released the B-52H sheet in the same scale; but I am sure I will eventually scale the SAC sheet down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I would like to see B-52G 59-2580 "Miss Piggy" of the 340th BS, 97th BW, Blytheville AFB, AR circa 1980 at RAF Fairford, UK bomb comp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 38 minutes ago, Dutch said: I would like to see B-52G 59-2580 "Miss Piggy" of the 340th BS, 97th BW, Blytheville AFB, AR circa 1980 at RAF Fairford, UK bomb comp. Closer look at the tail art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 The Force is strong with this one - is there another name or artwork in the front fuselage, right below where the SAC badge is? What about the other side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Looks like a 97th Bomb Wing crest on right side up front. Edited July 6, 2018 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Hmmm. Look at the nose art. We might have to dig deeper on this one, boys... Further reading finds that this scheme was Blytheville's Bomb Comp aircraft in 1981 but an FB-111 unit (509th) won that year. The 97th didn't win the Fairchild Trophy at "Proud Shield" until 1985 soooo,,,,,,,,,,,,, Edited July 6, 2018 by Hooker169 added info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 If you look close you can see the Razorback through the flap/wing gap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) I have located a b&w photo on page 46 of the Osprey Combat Aircraft Series by Lindsay Peacock showing upper wing and right side of tail. If i can just get it under the 102 kb cap, I will upload it. [Note, I scanned it at the lowest resolution, then cropped it to just below 100kb. I can send a higher resolution scan to anyone who wants it.] Edited July 7, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 While the 97th BW may not have won the SAC Bomb Comp in 1981, I think they won the RAF Bomb Comp in 1980. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, Dutch said: While the 97th BW may not have won the SAC Bomb Comp in 1981, I think they won the RAF Bomb Comp in 1980. I think you know where I’m going with this, Dutch. Most squadrons would mark a Bomb Comp win by painting some celebratory artwork on the jet. I think that’s what we have here. If we can figure out what Comp they won, such as you suggested, maybe we can find a clear pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 22 hours ago, Dutch said: I would like to see B-52G 59-2580 "Miss Piggy" of the 340th BS, 97th BW, Blytheville AFB, AR circa 1980 at RAF Fairford, UK bomb comp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) I grew up about 15 miles from Blytheville AFB and lived a couple of miles from it just before I moved to Michigan in that time frame. I sure wished I had the foresight to get a good camera and take some photos. I used to sit at the end of the runway and watch them do touch and goes......oh well. A test B-52H landed at Blytheville without the vertical tail....it would make a great diorama...any thoughts on markings for it? (you wouldn't have to worry about the tail markings).... http://worldofaviation.net/b-52-emergency-landing-flight-without-a-tail-fin/# Edited July 7, 2018 by fasteagle12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 While rooting around for more pics of 59-2580, I came across a page of consolidated Desert Storm Buff nose art. I'm sure some of these will be beneficial https://www.dstorm.eu/pages/en/usa/b-52.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 12:23 PM, Drifterdon said: Looks like a 97th Bomb Wing crest on right side up front. Awesome pic, classic Cold War. Is it me or does that BUFF have its rear guns locked into those voodoos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, 11bee said: Awesome pic, classic Cold War. Is it me or does that BUFF have its rear guns locked into those voodoos? Sure looks like it to me! I hope they are in safe mode. Didn't a BUFF down some ADC interceptor accidentally back in the day? Or was it a BUFF that was downed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Good eye! I think it is more in the line of a little Cold War finger wagging! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) A co-worker supplied me with a reproduction of his nose art at Loring. B-52G 58-0241 "Pterodactyl Courier". The 42nd BW was tasked during the cold war with the maritime warfare mission and were armed with Harpoon missiles. Edited July 9, 2018 by Hooker169 spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Hooker169 said: B-52G 58-0241 "Pterodactyl Courier". Yesss! Some Loring AFB Cold War warriors (...and Gulf War too!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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