S-3 VS-21 Fighting Redtails

[csand40]

I'm trying to build this specific plane. VS-21, USS Enterprise circa 1986. I think I can source most of the decals from the kit but need help with the tail markings. Any thoughts/ideas on who might help?

 

Thanks,

Craig

[Darren Roberts]

If you're doing 1/72 scale, there's this sheet from Microscale. It would get you close. 

1.72 VS-21

 

I don't know if they ever released it in 1/48. If that's the scale you're doing, this is as close as I could find.

1/48 VS-21

 

 

[Collin]

Make sure you get the S-3A boxing. That’s the model they flew off the Enterprise. They didn’t start flying the B model until they transferred to Japan/NAS Atsugi with CVW-5 in 1991. 

 

Cheers

Collin

[csand40]

Thanks Collin and Darren. Yes, I found a rare SuperScale lo-vis sheet in 48th scale. It's closer than the Microscale but still not exact. The bolt and Viking head are not colored in the darker gray. Maybe I could paint it but I still need the tail code 'NH' and a few other small decals.

                                                              

As far as the kit, I have the Italeri S-3A/B boxing (no. 2623) which I think works for the above aircraft.

 

Craig