82Whitey51 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, A-10 LOADER said: That would be great but honestly I need these for my next build. Steve PM sent your way, Edited March 29, 2023 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, KursadA said: That is pretty much the only way that I can do this - I will plan this for later in the year. @KursadA, Thank you for Steve and others. Would you also include the early black / engine gray scheme for VQ-1 & VQ-2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Would definitely like some VQ-2 marking as I managed to zap the inside of one of their aircraft as the crew showed several of us around, when they visited RAF Wyton when I worked on the Nimrod R1s of 51 Sqn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 And I "marked my territory" with a USMC sticker on Nimrod MR.2P XV242 of 42 Sqn at RAF St. Mawgan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Dutch said: @KursadA, Thank you for Steve and others. Would you also include the early black / engine gray scheme for VQ-1 & VQ-2? Absolutely, thanks very much KursadA and, my EP-3E kit thanks you as well. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoobs Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 2:46 PM, Dutch said: And I "marked my territory" with a USMC sticker on Nimrod MR.2P XV242 of 42 Sqn at RAF St. Mawgan! Small world! My dad logged 2 hours of flight time in the left seat of XV242 when the Brits came out to Hawaii for RIMPAC ‘86. He said the most unique feature was the big pipe that ran down the main walkway of the cabin - part of the hastily installed in flight refueling (IFR) probe that had been added to the aircraft before she headed south for the Falklands. -Scoobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyraider0609 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, scoobs said: Small world! My dad logged 2 hours of flight time in the left seat of XV242 when the Brits came out to Hawaii for RIMPAC ‘86. He said the most unique feature was the big pipe that ran down the main walkway of the cabin - part of the hastily installed in flight refueling (IFR) probe that had been added to the aircraft before she headed south for the Falklands. -Scoobs I recall going through a Nimrod that RONed at NAS Moffett Field sometime in 1981 or 82. It was majorly different from the P-3 for sure. I took no pics unfortunately so my memory is a bit fuzzy on details. I do recall however that the radar display in the cabin was monstrous compared to the APS-115 at the sensor three station on the Orion. A very different aircraft inside and out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 2:00 AM, Paul Boyer said: And I have a request re: Orions. I have obtained a built Hase kit which is going to need a refinish. I hope to use an aftermarket sheet, but the main stumbling block is the stenciling with the curved wing walks. The built kit's wingwalks have yellowed badly and will need to be replaced. Will you be providing stencils and wing-walks with the new sheet? Paul, Have you found a set of wing walks for your 1/72 P-3 Orion kit? I may have a spare set of Minicraft (Scale-Master) for you. PM me. Kind regards, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Please don't forget about the EP-3 sheet Kursad, thanks. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sideshow Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 As long as the site still says coming soon and I didn't miss these...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Hoping for VQ-1 markings ( 2013-present ) sooner than later Kursad. She's getting real close for decals and, as soon as they arrive, they'll be put to use. Hope you had a great vacation and are "recharged". Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Very interesting to note of late, there are now two sets of 1/144 masks available for the LS / ARII / MicroAce P-3C/P-3F/CP-140 Orion kits. The Liliput Air Force set includes masks for the windows and wingwalks and the KV Models set includes masks for the windows and wheels. Both have the correct center pane which will need to be filed & polished on the kit clear part as it is molded with only a left/right pane and omits the small center pane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sideshow Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) To me, the EP-3 with no MAD boom looks castrated. This is also a placeholder to keep these sheets alive! 😄 Up to buying 6 sheets now! Edited August 10, 2023 by sideshow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyraider0609 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 4 hours ago, sideshow said: To me, the EP-3 with no MAD boom looks castrated. This is also a placeholder to keep these sheets alive! 😄 Up to buying 6 sheets now! After waiting for years now for these Orion decals, my expectations are low that they will be released soon. No snark there, just reality. My Hasegawa kit will stay buried in the queue while I build other kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Skyraider0609 said: After waiting for years now for these Orion decals, my expectations are low that they will be released soon. No snark there, just reality. My Hasegawa kit will stay buried in the queue while I build other kits. "After waiting for years now for these Orion decals, my expectations are low that they will be released soon." Let's hope that's not the case, I want to finish my EP-3 sooner rather than later. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) On 8/10/2023 at 9:11 AM, A-10 LOADER said: I Removed the images. Not right in my opinion to post them on Kursad's decals thread. Edited October 31, 2023 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, 82Whitey51 said: Steve, if you can't wait... Here is a png image of the current tail marking. You should be able to copy it, size it, and print it on either clear or white decal paper and print it out. I made a Port side and Starboard side but I'm pretty sure they use just one type, with the bolt going "forward" on the Port side, and "backwards" on the Starboard (top image). Thanks Whitey, I'll see if my buddy who prints his own decals from time to time, can help me with this. Currently however my attentions are focused on the AC-J. Steve Edited September 13, 2023 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 9:11 AM, A-10 LOADER said: "After waiting for years now for these Orion decals, my expectations are low that they will be released soon." Let's hope that's not the case, I want to finish my EP-3 sooner rather than later. Steve Bump. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) On 3/29/2023 at 11:43 AM, A-10 LOADER said: That would be great but honestly I need these for my next build. Steve I totally agree with Steve and Dutch on this one Kursad. A sheet of Snooper P-3s would be great. I'd especially like to add a VAQ-33 bird to my growing collection of VAQ-33/34 subjects. Fred K. Edited December 22, 2023 by f5guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:52 AM, Dutch said: @KursadA, Steve may be on to something here. With all the different schemes worn by VQ-1 & VQ-2 from early black to later LGG/White to overall LGG. If you still have room on the sheet, you could throw the WP-3As of VW-4 on there as well; maybe even the EP-3Js of VAQ-33 as well. If you need to borrow any of the Angelo Romano books on VQ-1, VQ-2, VAQ-33 & VAQ-34, please let me know. K/r, Dutch As a little side note gentlemen, for those of us interested in VAQ-33/34 aircraft, I just had a guy 3D print me up some AN/ALE-41 chaff pods, and the ALQ-170 missile simulator pod in 72nd scale. The ALQ-170 pod is the big one near the centerline of the P-3 in the pic that Dutch posted. If anyone is interested in these items, shoot me a PM, and I'll pass the info on to him. They really look great, and I've been waiting for these to come out for years and years! Surely I'm not the only one? Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Fred, Cool beans! Can you print it in 1/144 scale also? Then I will take a set or two. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sda1976 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 new tool from Academy (1/72) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Interesting news - but I will go ahead and release the decals without waiting any longer, you already waited too long. The Hasegawa kit is dimensionally accurate and the decals should work for the new kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Woohoo! Very Merry Christmas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bo105flyer Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 hours ago, sda1976 said: new tool from Academy (1/72) Hey, where did you see this? I tried googling Academy 1/72 P-3C Orion and nothing as far as this kit came up. I would like to see more. Thanks for sharing & Happy Holidays! Steve Sliger Greenwell Spring, LA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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