KursadA Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) The following Caracal Models Basics sheets are coming in November: CDB48002: 1/48 F-86 serial numbers : Korean War era F-86 "buzz numbers (FU-xxx)", tail numbers and tail "US AIR FORCE" scripts; designed in the correct North American factory style based on many period photos CDB48003: 1/48 T-33/F-94 serial numbers: Early 1990's Lockheed style "buzz numbers" (TR-, FT-xxxx) , tail numbers and tail "US AIR FORCE" scripts Edited October 2, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Neat ideas! The Sabre lettering especially. Note that the "North American font" was also used on some F-82s, B-45s, and a few early F-100s. Possibly on some T-28s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Was it the same size Paul? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) The buzz numbers were 15" high on F-86, F-100 and T-28; so the digits should work on them all. This is why I bounce new sheet ideas here first - I knew that the same style was used on early F-100 and T-28's, but it did not occur to me to include the relevant prefixes. I will make sure there is at least one set of "FW-" and "TL-" prefixes so folks can use it on the F-100 and T-28, but I think most people would buy this for Korean War Sabres. Edited October 3, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, KursadA said: The following Caracal Models Basics sheets are coming in November: CDB48002: 1/48 F-86 serial numbers : Korean War era F-86 "buzz numbers (FU-xxx)", tail numbers and tail "US AIR FORCE" scripts; designed in the correct North American factory style based on many period photos CDB48003: 1/48 T-33/F-94 serial numbers: Early 1990's Lockheed style "buzz numbers" (TR-, FT-xxxx) , tail numbers and tail "US AIR FORCE" scripts Excellent news. I had to use an expensive Icarus Decals T-33 sheet to piece together the buzz number on my T-33 from the 357th FIS. Edited October 3, 2018 by sierrascale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Hooker169 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Question on instructions for Basics line. Do you have them on the site yet or are they coming soon? The www.caracalmodels.com/basics listed at the bottom of the "Dark Vark" stencil sheet is dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) Kursad, I saw a reference to CDB46006 F-15E Data Markings in another post. How many Basics Sherts do you have ready / planned for the near future? Oh wait, I just saw the six sets at the tail end of your 1/48 page. Keep up the great work! R/ Dutch Edited January 12, 2019 by Dutch Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Here are the next group of Basics sheets: CDB48007: 1/48 US National Insignia (full color) CDB48008: 1/48 US National Insignia with silver outlines (full color) CDB48009: 1/48 US National Insignia - low visibility CDB48010: 1/48 USAF markings - Insignia Blue CDB48011: 1/48 USAF markings with silver outlines - Insignia Blue CDB48012: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - Black CDB48013: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - White CDB48014: 1/48 USAF Vietnam War-style 45-degree serial numbers - White Edited January 4, 2021 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, KursadA said: Here are the next group of Basics sheets, to be released in March: CDB48007: 1/48 US National Insignia (full color) CDB48008: 1/48 US National Insignia with silver outlines (full color) CDB48009: 1/48 US National Insignia - low visibility CDB48010: 1/48 USAF markings - Insignia Blue CDB48011: 1/48 USAF markings with silver outlines - Insignia Blue CDB48012: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - Black CDB48013: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - White CDB48014: 1/48 USAF Vietnam War-style 45-degree serial numbers - White I will be releasing more Basics sheets at a rapid pace, perhaps 5-6 every other month. Let me know if you have any suggestions.. Hey, hey, hey, my checkbook cannot take that much fun. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I don't know if it can be done, but 1/48 US National Insignia with white outlines outlines (full color). Like for USN white/orange training birds. What I do not know is if the white can be printed opaque enough to prevent the orange from bleeding through? Nevertheless, I'd buy multiple sheets and double them up to prevent bleed through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I second AD-4N's suggestion as well as suggesting releasing at least the insignia and lettering in 1/72 scale please. The specific aircraft sets (T-33, F-86, FB-111A) could be scaled down later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, KursadA said: Here are the next group of Basics sheets, to be released in March: CDB48007: 1/48 US National Insignia (full color) CDB48008: 1/48 US National Insignia with silver outlines (full color) CDB48009: 1/48 US National Insignia - low visibility CDB48010: 1/48 USAF markings - Insignia Blue CDB48011: 1/48 USAF markings with silver outlines - Insignia Blue CDB48012: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - Black CDB48013: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - White CDB48014: 1/48 USAF Vietnam War-style 45-degree serial numbers - White I will be releasing more Basics sheets at a rapid pace, perhaps 5-6 every other month. Let me know if you have any suggestions.. OK, I'm sitting here trying my best to do the Snoopy happy dance. Fantastic additions to the Basics line Kursad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I will scale most of these down to 1/72 scale in April, and add many more in the next few months: USAF command badges, Navy markings, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks Kursad! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Just a clarification on the “Vietnam War style” serials : this is the slightly thinner, wider variant that seems to have been common in the early 1960s when the SEA camouflage first appeared on USAF aircraft. The same style that you can see on the camo RF-101s in my latest recon Voodoo sheet (CD48147), for example. I think it is needed on a lot of different types for this period, and is different enough that a dedicated sheet would be nice. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I think these are just the ticket for those of us building Vietnam era USAF types. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Fantastic idea Kursad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 USAF command badges have my vote; hi-vis & lo vis SAC, ACC, MAC/AMC, etc. There may be some overlap between 1/72 & 1/144, i.e. a 24” badge in 1/144 is the same as a 12” badge in 1/72. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I’m down to my last sheet of out of print superscale white USN numbers. I’m hoping you’ll do some sheets of USN letters and numbers soon too! corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 7 hours ago, KursadA said: I will scale most of these down to 1/72 scale in April, and add many more in the next few months: USAF command badges, Navy markings, etc. THANKS!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Yes indeed! When it rains, it pours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 What about a basics sheet for USAF squadron/wing patches and insignias? Combined with your buzz number sheets, this would allow a ton of line jet builds for various eras. I know this is broad in scope, but it could be tailored to specific wing/era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) After a long detour, the conditions are finally right for the logistics of getting these out. This year I will first release these ones I promised earlier: CDB48007: 1/48 & 1/72 USAF TAC / ACC Command Badges CDB48008: 1/48 & 1/72 SAC (Strategic Air Command) insignia and "Milky Way" sashes CDB48009: 1/48 US National Insignia (full color) CDB48010: 1/48 US National Insignia (full color) CDB48011: 1/48 US National Insignia with silver outlines (full color) CDB48012: 1/48 US National Insignia - low visibility CDB48013: 1/48 USAF markings - Insignia Blue CDB48014: 1/48 USAF markings with silver outlines - Insignia Blue CDB48015: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - Black CDB48016: 1/48 USAF 45-degree serial numbers - White CDB48017: 1/48 USAF Vietnam War-style 45-degree serial numbers - White Edited February 22, 2021 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Kursad, Would you also consider MATS / MAC / AMC / Weather badges? And ACC badge to go along with the TAC badges? What about ADC also? PACAF, USAFE, ATC, AFSC, Alaskan AC.... Much like the old out of print Microscale sheets, 72-187 USAF Command Insignia #1 and 72-190 USAF Command Insignia #2. It seems to me that you have already done the artwork for all of these. K/r, Dutch Edited January 5, 2021 by Dutch Add detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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