Sysxii Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I am planning to build the 1/48 Tamiya F-14A and use the Bullseye "Fleet Tomcats #1" Desert Storm sheet for the markings. "Gypsy 201" from VF-32 is one of the two marking options that I am considering. The decal sheet references the temporary paint scheme that it was given prior to the conflict starting, and how it weathered a lot after it was painted. So far, I have only been able to find just one photo of this aircraft in this scheme. Would anyone have any other reference photos or more info on how the paint scheme became "extremely patchy"? Side note: I am a bit of a novice at US Navy paint schemes. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 here's some pics online A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft refuels from an Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker while another Tomcat flies alongside. The aircraft are flying over Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield - NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search (getarchive.net) A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft refuels from an Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft while another Tomcat flies alongside. The Aircraft are flying over Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield - NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search (getarchive.net) if you search on that website you will find a few more. interesting to see the temporary paint wearing off on the nose and you can see the larger blue insignia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sysxii Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Thanks! Interesting on the rate of wear at that point. Almost seems like the darker gray as worn completely off. I found this one the other day that shows most of it around the nose worn off, but patchy on the rest of the aircraft. https://www.gettyimages.it/detail/fotografie-di-cronaca/fighter-squadron-32-f-14a-tomcat-aircraft-passes-fotografie-di-cronaca/615295976 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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