EA-6B Specific plane markings

[Jimd0586]

Hey all. I have a specific aircraft I am making that a family friend flew. I was able to find the squadron markings, but the tail number is incorrect. It’s for VAQ-132 Scorpirons and is the version of the emblem on the Prowler that had the entire tail stinger.

 

http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/prowlersdecalreviewsjk_1.htm

 

The nose aircraft number is 500 and easy to change. In fact, the decal set comes with a 500. However, the tail number incorporated into the stinger is 162934 which can be found in some paintings online.

 

my question is, how can I modify the stinger decal to show the correct number? My thought is to apply it. Semi gloss coat it and then stencil it off and cover up the numbers as best I can. Then re-print the correct number in gray and apply that as a decal.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

jim

[Jonathan S]

 

 

Not sure what skills you have, options could include:

 

1) Making your own decal.  Easy because it's black markings.

2) Making a vinyl mask which has become very popular

3) Commission someone to do the above two options.