potez Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 (edited) Any news? With a Revell’s reissue it will be definitelly hot. Not to mention that there is nothing interesting for at least 20 years were printed 😉 Edited August 27, 2024 by potez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 (edited) Designing decals for a 60+ year old aircraft is hard - it is not like an F-16 sheet where there are thousands of multi-megapixel photos posted on the Web every week. If I can't design it to my standards of quality using the reference materials I can find, I would rather not do it at all. This sheet will take some time to complete. Edited August 28, 2024 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted September 8, 2024 Share Posted September 8, 2024 On 8/27/2024 at 5:29 PM, KursadA said: Designing decals for a 60+ year old aircraft is hard - it is not like an F-16 sheet where there are thousands of multi-megapixel photos posted on the Web every week. If I can't design it to my standards of quality using the reference materials I can find, I would rather not do it at all. This sheet will take some time to complete. I’ve got the Schiffer photo chronicle book if you need to borrow it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echolmberg Posted October 11, 2024 Share Posted October 11, 2024 On 8/27/2024 at 6:43 PM, potez said: Any news? With a Revell’s reissue it will be definitelly hot. Not to mention that there is nothing interesting for at least 20 years were printed 😉 Very much agreed! The F-89 is one of, if not THE, favorite plane of mine. I've built all the 1/48 Revell kits using all the aftermarket decals that are out there for it and I'm just champing at the bit for this new release! Maybe I need to find a new favorite plane while I'm waiting. LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 More progress this past weekend - please be patient and don't build your Scorpion with ordinary decals! I am working on wrapping this up before the end of the year for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 3 hours ago, KursadA said: More progress this past weekend - please be patient and don't build your Scorpion with ordinary decals! I am working on wrapping this up before the end of the year for sure. Praying DOES work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted October 24, 2024 Share Posted October 24, 2024 Hello KursadA, is there a chance we'll see it downsized to 1/72? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted October 24, 2024 Share Posted October 24, 2024 Oh, wow! This is brilliant news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted October 24, 2024 Share Posted October 24, 2024 Great news. Good think I checked this page as I just pulled out my Scorpion last week. Well with the speed I build at by the time I am ready for decals the sheet will be out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 (edited) More progress - these silver-backed stencilling will look great on the few ADC gray ANG options on the sheet: Edited November 1, 2024 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 Might be great, but can't see 'em! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 2 hours ago, KursadA said: More progress - these silver-backed stencilling will look great on the few ADC gray ANG options on the sheet: These might be a good addition to your basics line of decals. I'd certainly pick up a couple sheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 3 hours ago, KursadA said: More progress - these silver-backed stencilling will look great on the few ADC gray ANG options on the sheet: Oh boy, been waiting a long time for some ADC grey F-89 schemes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 Don't know if you are considering it, but this was one of the most attractive gray Scorpions. I found a picture in the Aerofax monograph on the F-89. Then there is this shot in the grave yard. It's a Minnesota ANG J model. I made my 1/72 Revell kit with tiny white stars from a really old Microscale sheet that had markings for wargaming armor. The tiny Minnesota lettering under the horizontal stabs came from a railroad lettering decal sheet. The modeler will have to do the red-white-blue tail and tank scheme with paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 2, 2024 Share Posted November 2, 2024 I have seen this scheme, and it is very striking. I always thought it was a one-off as all other Minnesota jets were pretty plain. This message on the Flickr post of the graveyard photo provides an explanation - apparently it was one of the three jets decorated this way for the 1965 Ricks Trophy. I will see what I can do with the limited information I have but it is likely it will be on the sheet (and the 1/72 version which will follow) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted November 2, 2024 Share Posted November 2, 2024 3 hours ago, KursadA said: (and the 1/72 version which will follow) Thank you very much 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted November 2, 2024 Share Posted November 2, 2024 Yes, thanks for the 1/72. Any chance of a F-89C on the sheet ? Regards Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 2, 2024 Share Posted November 2, 2024 (edited) New F-89 related question in my research problems thread - help me make this a better set and win prizes! Edited November 2, 2024 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
efd327 Posted November 3, 2024 Share Posted November 3, 2024 Is the North Dakota Air Guard going to make it onto the sheet? I've always wanted an F-89 with The Happy Hooligans on the tip tanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbase Posted November 3, 2024 Share Posted November 3, 2024 A +1 from me for F-89 decals in 1/48th scale. I purchased the 1990 F-89C and F-89D/J kits and built the F-89C; it's a great kit however the decals were literally like applying cellophane and I still have the F-89D/J in the stash awaiting a decent set of markings. My request would be for a 57th FIS bird based at Keflavik in Iceland in the late 1950's but I am happy with any option that gives me the excuse to apply lots of Arctic red paint 😉 Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 4, 2024 Share Posted November 4, 2024 Mostly D and J's on this sheet but I will try to include at least a couple of C's, and perhaps a couple H so you can use those humongous FFAR/Falcon pods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted November 4, 2024 Share Posted November 4, 2024 The 3D printed combo pods I have along with Eduard BRASSIN Falcons are just screaming for H decals. So, yeah. Good to hear. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 4, 2024 Share Posted November 4, 2024 @Spruemeister Rick, is that 1/48 scale? Better reinforce those thin wings, else they might start drooping! 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted November 5, 2024 Share Posted November 5, 2024 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 6, 2024 Share Posted November 6, 2024 Since I am spending all this time and effort to design this sheet, why not release it in 1/72 too? I bought the Revell kit and will announce the 1/72 version soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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