Mark S. Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Gentlemen, The delayed first release for 2020 from Wolfpak. Here’s what it contains: Sheet 72-134, Banditos. First up is the F-105D “Frito Bandito” from the 357th TFS at Tahkli AB during 1969. It is followed by an AC-119G and AC-119K of the 17th SOS and 18th SOS of the 14th SOW. From Davis-Monthan we have options for one of two A-7D’s. The first is the wing commander’s jet from 1970 and a line jet from the 354th TFS. A T-28D-5 in SEA camouflage from the 4407th CCTS of the 1st SOW is our subject. To round out the sheet one of two options for an early B-52G of the 456h SAW or BW depending on the time period. One is in the original SIOP scheme and the other in aluminum laquer. Please not that AGM-28B Hound Dog markings can be found on Wolfpak sheet 72-128. * Sheet 72-135, Diamonds in the Rough. We begin this sheet with a F-18D from VMFA-242 at Iwakuni AB, Japan in December of 2019. You may remember a press release from the spring of 2020 showing an aircraft of this unit armed with two AGM-84D Harpoons. Weapon markings for two (2) of this missile are provided. Next is a F-4D from the 134th TFS at Vemont. This unit carried the “Green Mountain Boys” shield in lieu of the “Minuteman Jack” shield of the ANG. A F/A-18F of VFA-102 from December of 2019 is next. This aircraft has the globe and snake markings of VFA-102 superimposed over a sunburst. There are two options for the latest F-35A units at Eielson AFB in Alaska from April of 2020. From the 1980’s a T-33 from the 95th TFTS at Tyndall AFB. Finally options to do one of two F-15E’s that were reportedly the first F-15E’s to launch the AGM-158 JASSM in combat. Markings are provided for both “Checkmate” and “Boogieman. Markings are also provided for two (2) JASSM's along with a spare seeker window since they're so small. * These sheets will be on sale for $18.50 each and should be available in a couple of weeks. Thanks, Mark Wolfpak Decals Edited July 29, 2020 by Mark S. Readability Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis the peasant Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Mark, Two nice sheets there mate. Glad to see you are surviving the pandemic. Cheers, Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grindcore Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Love the VFA-102 Super Hornet!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Mark, I have to complement you on your good taste in T-33 markings. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, Murph said: Mark, I have to complement you on your good taste in T-33 markings. Regards, Murph Murph, Thought you might like those! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Any chances of 72-135 making it into 1/48? Atleast the F/A-18D and F-35A's 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Mark, you're a Godsend to anyone doing Vermont ANG planes!! You're the reason I was able to do their F-102, F-16C-25 and F-35 plus use your markings to improvise their EB-57. I'm now wishing I hadn't improvised/cobbled together markings for my VT F-4D a couple of years ago, yours look fantastic.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Andrew, Thanks for the kind words. You can never have too many F-4's! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jelliott523 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I already see a mistake on the descriptions for the F-15E, the 389th FS, 366 FW are from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, not Lakenheath, thus the Tailcode 'MO'. The US Flag tail flash on the Checkmate is for the Gunfighters Squadron and the markings for the bottom "The Boogeyman' is from the The Thunderbolts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I typically include the location where the photos were taken hence Lakenheath . The nickname for the 366th Fighter Wing is "The Gunfighters." Two of the squadrons assigned to that wing are the "Thunderbolts", 389th and "Bold tigers", 391st. There is an additional squadron that I did on an earlier sheet the "Buccaneers, 428th, which at that time flew the Singaporean version of the F-15E. In this case based on the markings on the intake both jets were assigned to the 389th. I know it's a bit confusing but it is what it is. Incidentally "Checkmate" earlier carried sharkmouth markings which are on sheet 72-111. In lieu of the eagle on the inside of the vertical fins it carries the "Spook" toting a Gatling gun which harkens back to the insignia carried on the 366th's F-4's at Da Nang during the Vietnam war. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Other fantastic decals here! I've almost all your production, but please, and ATARS jet in OIF? Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jelliott523 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Mark S. said: I typically include the location where the photos were taken hence Lakenheath . The nickname for the 366th Fighter Wing is "The Gunfighters." Two of the squadrons assigned to that wing are the "Thunderbolts", 389th and "Bold tigers", 391st. There is an additional squadron that I did on an earlier sheet the "Buccaneers, 428th, which at that time flew the Singaporean version of the F-15E. In this case based on the markings on the intake both jets were assigned to the 389th. I know it's a bit confusing but it is what it is. Incidentally "Checkmate" earlier carried sharkmouth markings which are on sheet 72-111. In lieu of the eagle on the inside of the vertical fins it carries the "Spook" toting a Gatling gun which harkens back to the insignia carried on the 366th's F-4's at Da Nang during the Vietnam war. Thanks for the clarification. Yes, I'm aware of the 366 FW history as I live less than an hour from MHAFB. I'm currently building an F-4D with the 'Spook" toting the gatling gun. I have already built an example of both the 389th T-Bolts and 391st Bold Tigers birds and I've got the GWH F-15E and the markings for the 75th Anniversary aircraft. The Singapore F-15SG 'Bucanneers' aircraft recently flew a formation flight with A-10's from the 124th FS at Gowen Field and an F-15E from the 391st to honor the healthcare workers during COVID. I guess I need to get some pics posted of my builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Good to see a 17th SOS AC-119....I was in the 17th at Kadena 1993-1996 flying the Handsome, sleek, high performance MC-130P Combat Shadow as a loadmaster. Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Gents, Decals are in, website updated and the buttons are hot! Mark S. Wolfpak Decals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Just saw about this this on Facebook.....Really sad... http://www.kinnickfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mark-Bilas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Corey said: Just saw about this this on Facebook.....Really sad... http://www.kinnickfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mark-Bilas Real sad news. He was a nice guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Holy smokes......I'm completely shocked.....I pray for the comfort and blessings of his family...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Oh my 😢 I got to meet Mark at Nationals in 2017- what a great guy. I am very sad to hear this news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUT712 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 What a great loss. Condolences Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Oh no. Condoleances to his family. What a loss for the 72nd scale community. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juanchopancho Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Oh man what a loss. RIP Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 A total shocker. He was a great all around guy - you couldn't meet a finer gentleman. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis the peasant Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Rest in peace mate. Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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