Drifterdon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Does anyone know if anyone other than Cutting Edge did decals for the 136 FIS NY ANG F-4D with the rhino on the nose in 1/48? It's the later Hill Grey F-4 with the "ZZ" Top looking tail letters and Niagara Falls on the fin cap. The Cutting Edge decal seems to be as rare as hens teeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I think Speed Hunter Graphics is going to have that scheme on an upcoming sheet, so you might be in luck. This is the scheme Drifterdon is after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 23 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: I think Speed Hunter Graphics is going to have that scheme on an upcoming sheet, so you might be in luck. This is the scheme Drifterdon is after. That is exactly the scheme that I am after. Thanks Darren. I'm assuming this is your build. To borrow your term. NOICE!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Darren, Very nice indeed! Respect! R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks guys. It's the ESCI kit with a Hasegawa cockpit shoehorned in and resin seats and nozzles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: Thanks guys. It's the ESCI kit with a Hasegawa cockpit shoehorned in and resin seats and nozzles. That is the ESCI kit! No way. You sir have some mad skills to get that old war horse of a kit to turn out this nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Drifterdon said: That is the ESCI kit! No way. You sir have some mad skills to get that old war horse of a kit to turn out this nice. Yes! Double respect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I am sure some one else released Niagara Falls decals many moons ago but it may have been the multi coloured version. Old Afterburner? Darren that is a nice model. I have built the ESCI kit too (as VF-74 because I loved the Devil head on the tail) many years ago and found it nice, well except for the cockpit. I used a Monogram cockpit as I did not want to rob my Hasegawa kits. It fit pretty good into the ESCI kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I think a thread was just posted on this subject last week and Speed Hunter said they are releasing that scheme. Wow Darren, amazing job on the Esci kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The late model Niagara jets were only ever released by Cutting Edge. I just watch them on Ebay, and picked mine up last year for about $15. Not too bad, the rainbow tail has been done a few times, but CE is it for this scheme....you can probably twist Jake's arm... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Definitely not looking for the rainbow tail markings! I'm after the one's that Darren displayed with the ZZ tail codes. So how do I contact Jake for a little arm twisting? :o) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 contact Jake via his webpage http://www.reidairpublishing.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Trivia question that might be obvious. Do you know what the ZZ on the tail represents? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Stylized representation of the Niagra Falls waterfalls, hence not the letters ZZ, represented through blue and green traditionally associated with the color of water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Niels said: Stylized representation of the Niagra Falls waterfalls, hence not the letters ZZ, represented through blue and green traditionally associated with the color of water. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Nicely done. When they got their F-16's, they changed up the pattern. Edited March 15, 2018 by Darren Roberts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The rainbow tailmarking was also a representation of the rainbow nearly always seen due to the water mist from the waterfall ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Niels said: The rainbow tailmarking was also a representation of the rainbow nearly always seen due to the water mist from the waterfall ;) Outstanding knowledge, sir. Outstanding! Most associate the rainbow markings with ADC Gray jets, but I've seen pictures of SEA jets with the rainbow tail. I've also seen ADC jets with the ZZ markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 52 minutes ago, Niels said: The rainbow tailmarking was also a representation of the rainbow nearly always seen due to the water mist from the waterfall ;) Oddly I just assumed everyone knew that. Based on replies to you others didn’t know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Darren Roberts said: Trivia question that might be obvious. Do you know what the ZZ on the tail represents? ZZ Top? Sharp dressed....😏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 9 hours ago, jefropas said: The late model Niagara jets were only ever released by Cutting Edge. I just watch them on Ebay, and picked mine up last year for about $15. Not too bad, the rainbow tail has been done a few times, but CE is it for this scheme....you can probably twist Jake's arm... Jeff Lucky you, I look weekly for this sheet in 1/48. I had it in 1/32 at one time. A google search doesn’t even bring up and image of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I'll keep my eye open for you at the shows, I know I've seen it again out there somewhere... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 hours ago, jefropas said: I'll keep my eye open for you at the shows, I know I've seen it again out there somewhere... Jeff Thanks Jeff, I’d appreciate that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 13 hours ago, Darren Roberts said: Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Nicely done. When they got their F-16's, they changed up the pattern. Very nice Darren, as per your norm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 11 hours ago, Scooby said: Thanks Jeff, I’d appreciate that! So once Scooby gets taken care of, is there a chance I get in on this looking at shows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 42 minutes ago, Drifterdon said: So once Scooby gets taken care of, is there a chance I get in on this looking at shows? Take care of Drifterdon first, this was his thread. I'm betting Jake will produce this decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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