C6GSTX Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Stumbled across this forum while looking for F-104A 319th FIS 1/72 decals and have come up empty after diving thru Amazon, Ebay, Microscale and other webistes. My Dad flew with the 319th FIS and found he had a brand new ESCI LOCKHEED F-104C model kit bought who knows when and wanted to pay tribute to him. Looks like it has been well over a year since this discussion has been active but if anyone can assist it would be greatly appreciated! Edited July 2, 2022 by C6GSTX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) On 7/2/2022 at 2:43 PM, C6GSTX said: Stumbled across this forum while looking for F-104A 319th FIS 1/72 decals and have come up empty after diving thru Amazon, Ebay, Microscale and other webistes. My Dad flew with the 319th FIS and found he had a brand new ESCI LOCKHEED F-104C model kit bought who knows when and wanted to pay tribute to him. Looks like it has been well over a year since this discussion has been active but if anyone can assist it would be greatly appreciated! Microscale Decals 72-340 has the 319th markings. There’s a current US eBay listing for one. Edited July 5, 2022 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Uh-oh! There goes another baby seal! 🙃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C6GSTX Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 7:42 AM, Dutch said: Uh-oh! There goes another baby seal! 🙃 Set Max bid for $10 and got it for $7.95 last night. I was the only one. 😎 Many thanks @RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crown R n7 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I found the right post. I would like to see this decal sheet made, I would build the 319th in ADC grey . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C6GSTX Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 9:05 AM, Crown R n7 said: I found the right post. I would like to see this decal sheet made, I would build the 319th in ADC grey . I visited the 319th FIS web page and a gentleman who corresponded with my Dad sent many several clear photos of the F-104A. I also discovered not all of the USAF's F-104A's had the same paint scheme and varied based on squadron. I don't know what Flight my Dad was assigned to get the right color (Blue, Red, Yellow) and hope my Mother remembers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Goodness me, ADC gray Starfighters are gorgeous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 These are great photos - I already drew the artwork for 319 FIS jets and they will be on the sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 What is the logo/symbol at the base of the rudder, just aft of the serial number? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Habu2, See page 2 of this thread. It is a stylized letter with corresponding color for the flight within the squadron: black A on yellow background; white B on red background, white C on blue background. I am not sure what color combo is used for D flight. Oh, the forward portion of the shock cone and intake lip also carry the flight color. HTH, Dutch Edited September 12, 2022 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, habu2 said: What is the logo/symbol at the base of the rudder, just aft of the serial number? Oftentimes a squadron of aircraft is broken down into alphanumeric sub-components, or Flights, in this case A, B and C Flights, colored yellow, red and blue, respectively. Photographs of 319th FIS Starfighters in their later years of service (1966 on) do not show these color markings. The “Buzz Numbers” appear to have been removed too as in this image, circa 1966. Edited September 12, 2022 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Dutch said: Habu2, See page 2 of this thread.... Page 2 ? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast..... ☹️ Thanks for the Intel 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, habu2 said: Page 2 ? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast..... ☹️ Thanks for the Intel 👍 I had two large eggs whipped into an omelet with Mexican shredded cheese on a Mission tortilla and two cups of DD coffee. It is what I have every morning for breakfast. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C6GSTX Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) On 9/12/2022 at 10:49 AM, AD-4N said: Goodness me, ADC gray Starfighters are gorgeous. It took me a while, sifting thru various model color charts, to find what appears to be the correct ADC Grey shade for the 319FiS F-104A. Back to work on the cockpit... Edited September 18, 2022 by C6GSTX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C6GSTX Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) On 9/12/2022 at 12:11 PM, KursadA said: These are great photos - I already drew the artwork for 319 FIS jets and they will be on the sheet. That is great and I bookmarked your website. Will you have a 1/72 319FiS sheet, too? The 1/48 sheet I bought on eBay only had the "B" Flight designator for the tail and my Mom remembers "Yellow" markings on the F-104A my Dad flew, which would place him on A-Flight. Now, I have to attempt to match painting the font & thickness while not screwing up! Edited September 17, 2022 by C6GSTX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Has this sheet been released? I'm working on the Hasegawa C and currently in need of some decals. Surprisingly, for me at least, F-104C aftermarket decals are hard to come by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Not yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) Looking foward to getting a sheet! You always do awesome subjects! I still have a ways to go before I'm at the decal stage as I just started on it two days ago, so no worries. Edited October 7, 2022 by caudleryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 2:37 PM, RichB63 said: Oftentimes a squadron of aircraft is broken down into alphanumeric sub-components, or Flights, in this case A, B and C Flights, colored yellow, red and blue, respectively. Photographs of 319th FIS Starfighters in their later years of service (1966 on) do not show these color markings. The “Buzz Numbers” appear to have been removed too as in this image, circa 1966. That looks like Miami Beach and the curved building is "The Fountainbleau" Hotel. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hows the F-104 sheet coming along? Almost ready to post profiles? Scott (Waiting patiently....) CNJC-IPMS (I'll take two sheets..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Those are great pics! I love those ADC grey star fighters! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 Not ready yet - sorry. Soon after the new year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 1/16/2021 at 3:04 PM, phantom said: ADC huh? Perhaps that Starfighter that intercepted that big UFO in 1967, got crushed and crashed in Montana. It would be an Enterprising sheet. I gather that the pilot was never found.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, hemspilot said: I gather that the pilot was never found.. Naw, Capt. Christopher showed up again. Remember , without him his son Col Shawn Christopher would never have led the first mission to Saturn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Ahem..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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