KursadA Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Spaced Marine said: Will anybody your next 1/72 B-52 decals cover the Secret Squirrel G’s from the opening night of Desert Storm? I have the italeri G, and need good decals for one with the Salt treaty wing fairings. Below is the link to the thread for the new sheets. It would be nice if you can post your question there; but the short answer is yes, CD72097 will have at least two Secret Squirrel aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spaced Marine Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, KursadA said: Below is the link to the thread for the new sheets. It would be nice if you can post your question there; but the short answer is yes, CD72097 will have at least two Secret Squirrel aircraft. Thank you no didn’t know there was a new thread, my apologies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) No apologies needed - I just thought continuing the discussion here could help more people. CD72077 will include markings for at least a couple Secret Squirrel aircraft, most likely "Petie 3rd" and "Miami Clipper". The art team has done a great job of drawing a few other nose arts, but I will have to balance different bases and units on this sheet; so I am not sure if I can add any others. And CD72098 will have the Secret Squirrel 25th anniversary markings for one current B-52H. Edited February 27, 2020 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonS Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 8/3/2018 at 9:47 PM, Hooker169 said: Nice find, Dutch! I’ve been hunting this for a while. The only thing I’d add is while reading through various Facebook pages related to the 97th, all the crews refer to 59-2580 effectionetly as ‘Miss Piggy’. I wonder if ‘Sooieee’ and ‘#1 B-52’ was added just for the ‘Giant Strike V’ Bomb Comp or some other reason? I came across this post the other day while doing a little Father's Day shopping for my dad. My father was the crew chief on "MIss Piggy" during this comp. I was young, around 7 or so, but remember this plane well. I actually have an exact wooden replica of this plane that was given to my father at the time he left the Air Force. This comp earned my dad the Airman of the Month award for the September of that year, which I also snagged that award. I feel if I was taking the replica, I needed all the awards that went along with it. After my dad left the Air Force, he went on to work on the B1B project at Rockwell and later to McCauley propellers, with various other jobs within the aerospace industry. When I spoke to my dad about this post, it was a bright spot in his day, so thank you for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) On 5/18/2020 at 10:02 AM, JasonS said: I came across this post the other day while doing a little Father's Day shopping for my dad. My father was the crew chief on "MIss Piggy" during this comp. I was young, around 7 or so, but remember this plane well. I actually have an exact wooden replica of this plane that was given to my father at the time he left the Air Force. This comp earned my dad the Airman of the Month award for the September of that year, which I also snagged that award. I feel if I was taking the replica, I needed all the awards that went along with it. After my dad left the Air Force, he went on to work on the B1B project at Rockwell and later to McCauley propellers, with various other jobs within the aerospace industry. When I spoke to my dad about this post, it was a bright spot in his day, so thank you for that. Jason, God Bless your Dad for his faithful service to our nation. And thank you for your comment and contribution. Kursad has already created the artwork and printed the decals, but left out the white lettering on the large red #1 on the port forward fuselage because no one was 100% sure what it said. Would you or your father have any photos of "Miss Piggy" or would he remember what was written on the the large red #1? It appears to have been written in white chalk. Here is a color side view drawing from Osprey Combat aircraft series on the B-52, page 23. It clearly shows 59-2580 with the name "Sooieee" and the large "#1" with inscription "Best B-52." What is not clear is the writing at the top of the #1. The caption states that it was at the time of the RAF bomb competition in 1980. Any further information or photos would be most welcome. And a big group thanks to your Dad. Kind regards, Dutch Edited May 20, 2020 by Dutch added link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonS Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 It is with great sadness that I am writing in this post, my father, the crew chief and driving force of Miss Piggy during the comp in England has pass away. He loved the conversations that he and I had about this topic this past year. Thank you all for your admiration of this plane, I know it brought great joy to my father. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, JasonS said: It is with great sadness that I am writing in this post, my father, the crew chief and driving force of Miss Piggy during the comp in England has pass away. He loved the conversations that he and I had about this topic this past year. Thank you all for your admiration of this plane, I know it brought great joy to my father. Thanks again. Well, sorry to hear that, Jason. Prayers to you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Yes, may he rest in peace knowing that he defended his nation well and may your memories of him grow fonder as time passes. Semper fidelis, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 10/18/2019 at 12:07 PM, KursadA said: The inventory of the second 1/72 sheet (CD72077) is now down to fewer than 100 sheets, so I started working on the final layout design of the third sheet. This one will have some of the the Sawyer, Castle, Loring etc. jets that you have been asking about. Expect something very similar to CD72077 in design (i.e. same stenciling sheet, one main markings sheet and a third sheet with serial numbers). CD144020 (1/144 version of CD72022) is coming in December. Kursad, Any news on this one? I have two 1/144 B-52Ds in the early stages of production, but could set them aside for a G and couple of Hs if you release this in in 1/144 scale. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) On 10/11/2018 at 8:19 PM, Gator52 said: 61-0019, July 1990. Chris, Did any of the 410th BW B-52Hs ever carry a full color wing / SAC badges & full color K.I. Sawyer rainbow on the tail as the KC-135s did? Just curious if I can cross-kit decals from the Welsh KC-135A/Q to the Revell B-52H in 1/144 scale. K/r, Dutch Edited January 19, 2022 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Not that I’ve seen for a strat-camo jet, but the hi-vis SAC & wing emblems would work well for the SIOP scheme- Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Gator52 said: Not that I’ve seen for a strat-camo jet, but the hi-vis SAC & wing emblems would work well for the SIOP scheme- Chris That's what I thought! Just USAF & serial last 5 in black on the tail in the SIOP scheme, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) That seemed to be the most common; though at least one SIOP jet (61-0018) wore a subdued version of the rainbow towards the late 80s. KI Sawyer trivia: apparently the rainbow marking and "Someplace Special" theme trace their roots to a promo put out by WLUC, a local TV station. Upper Michigan Someplace Special promo (uppermichiganssource.com) Chris Edited January 14, 2022 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Yes keep the 410 questions coming. I am REALLY HOPING There markings end up on the 1/144 and 1/72 sheets. I sent all the pictures I could find to Kursad. I really hope to get the rainbow and the colored stripes with eagle emblem, on the sheets as well as high vis 410th wing decal for a SIOP scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) Don't recall if I already shared these links at some point, but here are a couple of short videos covering the departure of the final B-52H to transfer out of KI in 1994: KI Sawyer B-52 Final Flight - YouTube KI Sawyer B-52 Series 2 - YouTube 60-0026 in these markings would be a great subject! Chris Edited January 18, 2022 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Nice find Chris! I don't ever remember seeing the "KI" tailcode before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 It only lasted a couple of years; along with the other BRAC-era B-52G/H codes like FC, GR, CW, LZ, MO, & CA. Of those, I believe only FC & MO have ever been captured in decal form, both 1/72. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) For the period 1992-1994 when the two letter codes were authorized, only the following B-52 units carried them, correct? LA = 2nd BW, Barksdale AFB, LA BD = 917th/307th BW (AFRES), Barksdale AFB, LA MT = 5th BW, Minot AFB, ND FC = 92nd BW, Fairchild AFB, WA GR = 416th BW, Griffiss AFB, NY CW = 7th BW, Carswell AFB, TX LZ = 42nd BW, Loring AFB, ME MO = 366th Wg, Mountain Home AFB, ID (but remained at Castle AFB, CA) CA = 93rd BW, Castle AFB, CA KI = 416th BW, K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI ED = 412th Test Wg, Edwards AFB, CA ?? = 379th BW, Wurtsmith AFB, MI (never received two-letter tail code, using "Triangle K" instead until last B-52G flew out in Dec 1992.) xx = 97th BW, Eaker AFB, AR (already inactivated and moved to Altus AFB, OK by summer 1992.) 28th (ELlsworth) & 96th (DYess) had already converted to B-1B Lancers. Edited January 24, 2022 by Dutch added ED tailcode Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 You are setting the bar pretty high for future B-52 decal sheets 🙂 Photos of some of these units are pretty hard to come by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) That’s a good summary Dutch, matches my notes with the nitpick exception that BD was originally used by the 917th Wing during this timeframe, then it carried over to the 307 BW when it replaced the 917th in 2011. Kursad, I’ve pieced together how most of those units looked, at least enough to get one option from each unit. LMK what you need. ACC Bomber Triad (Logan, 1999) is the best single photo source I’ve found for these units during the 90s. Chris Edited January 18, 2022 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 hours ago, KursadA said: You are setting the bar pretty high for future B-52 decal sheets 🙂 Photos of some of these units are pretty hard to come by. I emailed you a bunch of KI Sawyer jets a while back. Did you get the emails? I can send again if not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 18 hours ago, Gator52 said: ACC Bomber Triad (Logan, 1999) is the best single photo source I’ve found for these units during the 90s. Chris Chris, Thanks for the book tip. I have it on backorder now through bookfinder.com. 🙂 K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I've been watching and reading this thread from the beginning, and the possibility of these decals in 1/144 scale has spurred me to begin building a B-52G early in SIOP scheme. I started by purchasing the old Crown B-52H and then a Revell B-52G kit. The Revell kit is really nice, and I noticed a lot of issues with the old Crown kit which I somehow always thought was a good kit. Now not so much so. I read that the early nose radomes on the B-52G/H were different size wise from the later EVS equipped B-52's. Is that accurate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 4 hours ago, aircal62 said: I read that the early nose radomes on the B-52G/H were different size wise from the later EVS equipped B-52's. Is that accurate? yes, the size and shape of radome changed with the EVS mod. There is a pretty epic thread on this in Jet Modeling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 You can still build the Crown/Revell/Minicraft 1/144 B-52H into a decent kit. Here is my early B-52H from the 843rd BW at Burpelson AFB circa 1964. It just requires new engines, wing tanks and potentially, armaments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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