KursadA Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 CD48145 will be the first sheet dedicated the Korean War Sabres - not only from USAF, including SAAF and others. Coming later in the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thank you! I’m excited for this sheet!! Could you follow it with an ANG Sabre sheet, with some E and A models? Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) This will be a great sheet. Lots of colourful markings especially the SAAF ones with their large fin flashes.Thanks for releasing these Kursad. You could probably do this in 1/32nd for those guys in that scale and do well with it especially the SAAF ones as I don't think there was ever one in that scale or if there was it was a limited release.. Edited June 15, 2018 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 17 hours ago, Corey said: Thank you! I’m excited for this sheet!! Could you follow it with an ANG Sabre sheet, with some E and A models? Corey Hi Corey - I will definitely do an ANG Sabre sheet later on; once I have the base drawings and common markings for the initial Korean War sheet. Probably even before the end of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 These are great suggestions, thanks! One question though: I will use modern design methods and get these printed by Cartograf, so I am sure I will make justice to many of these important jets. But haven't many of these aces' jets been done in decal form before? What are the important gaps that you would like to see filled? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 It does appear that these have been done before. Beautious Butch was done by several in 1/48 and also in a Hasegawa boxing and both Mig Mad Marine and El Diablo were done in 1/72. You’re probably right, it’s going to be challenging finding really eye catching schemes that haven’t already been done. I’ll see if I can find some that may have been over looked.👍 Where I think you’ll really be able to work your magic is on your post war Air Guard sheet but I digress,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, KursadA said: Hi Corey - I will definitely do an ANG Sabre sheet later on; once I have the base drawings and common markings for the initial Korean War sheet. Probably even before the end of the year. Fantastic news Kursad! Corey Edited June 15, 2018 by Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 This one is interesting. F-86A 49-1319 F-86A-5-NA Unit: 334th FIS, 4th FIW, USAF Serial: FU-319 (49-1319) This a/c piloted by Gill Garrett was shot down over Korea in aerial combat with Soviet ace E.Pepelyaev and forced landed on October 6th, 1951. Pilot evacuated, but the airplane captured by Soviets and transferred to Moscow for researching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Boots Blesse’s aircraft needs to be done. 10 confirmed kills and the leading jet ace for awhile. He flew with the 334th FIS and to my knowledge, there are not decals available for his aircraft in 1/48. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Falconxlvi said: Boots Blesse’s aircraft needs to be done. 10 confirmed kills and the leading jet ace for awhile. He flew with the 334th FIS and to my knowledge, there are not decals available for his aircraft in 1/48. Steve Looking again, I found that this aircraft was indeed recently done in 1/48,,,,,drat! Sorry, I was hoping we stumbled upon one that hadn't. Edited June 16, 2018 by Hooker169 correction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Hooker169 said: Looking again, I found that this aircraft was indeed recently done in 1/48,,,,,drat! Sorry, I was hoping we stumbled upon one that hadn't. Who made the decals? I haven’t seen them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 PM sent 32 minutes ago, Falconxlvi said: Who made the decals? I haven’t seen them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Hooker169 said: PM sent Got it thanks! I did a quick search on the net and EBay- those are unavailable anywhere, so I would still advocate for the inclusion of Blesse’s jet on this sheet 😉. He’s one of the most famous jet aces of all time, and besides, I’m biased because I flew in a memorial flyby for him at Seymour Johnson AFB in 2014. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Falconxlvi said: Got it thanks! I did a quick search on the net and EBay- those are unavailable anywhere, so I would still advocate for the inclusion of Blesse’s jet on this sheet 😉. He’s one of the most famous jet aces of all time, and besides, I’m biased because I flew in a memorial flyby for him at Seymour Johnson AFB in 2014. I most certainly agree, with Kursad’s modern artwork and printing techniques his sheet would automatically be superior! I also lobby Kursad for subjects near and dear to my heart, being from New England most of my suggestions are units or bases I remember as a kid. So I totally get the rationale. As a matter of fact, ‘Beauteous Butch II’ needs to be redone,,,,,,,,, only because her pilot was a New Hampshire native.......😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 What kit will they be sized for Kursad? I'm not a big follower of F-86 decals already produced but these seem like some interesting ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 An option or two without the yellow band would be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 14 hours ago, thegoodsgt said: An option or two without the yellow band would be nice. Word. I’m a big fan of lesser known schemes. The 18th FBW hasn’t got a lot of love from aftermarket decal outfits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 There are no markings for 49-1184 in any scale. It is was flown by Don Torres, Richard Becker and George A. Davis. It is a pretty historically significant Sabre that really deserves some quality decals. Oh, keep that option open for 1/72 one day, too! Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Do the ultimate Korean War Sabre that's never been done: https://goo.gl/images/Pp5AP2 He's the guy that wrote The Hunters...And helped with the screenplay for the most greatest movie ever with the greatest flight scenes ever. but lousy storyline... And the other one. Shark Mouth, 51st, Hard Wing. Doesn't get any better: Edited July 4, 2018 by Sabre Freak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sabre Freak said: Do the ultimate Korean War Sabre that's never been done: https://goo.gl/images/Pp5AP2 He's the guy that wrote The Hunters...And helped with the screenplay with the greatest flight scenes ever. but lousy storyline That suggestion, sir, wins you a free decal sheet when this is done. Please e-mail me to redeem it when I release the decals after I come back from vacation in August. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 7 hours ago, KursadA said: That suggestion, sir, wins you a free decal sheet when this is done. Please e-mail me to redeem it when I release the decals after I come back from vacation in August. Thank you Sor! Will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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