Gator52 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Are there any 1/48 decals for 347 Wg Vipers from the 1992-2001 timeframe? 68 FS 'Lightning Lancers' 89-2060.jpg photos | F-16.net 69 FS 'Werewolves' 89-2099 photos | F-16.net bbz.jpg photos | F-16.net 307 FS 'Stingers' 89-2054.JPEG photos | F-16.net Thanks Chris Edited January 25, 2023 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Yes and no. Bullseye released a sheet covering the 69TFS during Dessert Storm. There may be another sheet covering the 69FS as part of ACC, however I believe your best starting point is using the Bullseye decals and modify as needed BMA48004 1:48 Bullseye Model Aviation Decals - F-16C Falcon 'Desert Storm Vipers' 388TFW Al Minhad AB - Sprue Brothers Models LLC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillS Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 For the discerning folks, the photo of 060 clearly illustrates erosion strips on the leading edges of the wings, fin and stabs. It appears to be lighter gray than the surrounding camo. This material was adhesive backed and may have been teflon or something similar. I first saw it in the late 90’s or early 2000’s. I don’t know which directive or T.O. addressed it’s use or know the exact timeframe of it’s use. Not all jets had it and it may have been applied at USAF Regional Paint Facilities. I saw it on F-15E’s as well but in a color that almost matched 36118. It most certainly didn't exist in the 80’s although the same idea appeared on some Navy a/c leading edges in particular S-3s P-3s, and EA -6’s. I also saw it a handful of all white AF Tweets. It was a translucent yellow gold color and was several inches wide. It’s easy to find pictures if you want a reference to follow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Check Bullseye's book of faces page for an upcoming sheet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Thanks for the info; hoping a sheet with Werewolves or Lancers tail flashes will come along! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Test Dummy Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 @BillS The tape the Navy used went on clear and yellowed to almost brown with exposure to sunlight. You still find something similar in use on a lot of civilian planes. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40069165/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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