VF-102 + 1/72 Low-visibility markings

[SERNAK]

Hello everyone,

 

Does anyone know if low-visibility decals have been produced in 1/72 for the VF-102, and specifically for the F-14A?

 

Many thanks,

Bill

[Joerg]

Hey Bill,

this release of the Fine Molds kit has the markings. It’s currently available.

Link

HTH

[SERNAK]

Thanks Joe.

 

But what I'm looking for is the rhomboid-shape symbol with the AB in it. If by any chance you have the Osprey Superbase 2 book, go to page 86. You'll see a close-up photo of the vertical stabilizer that shows it. I think its in FS-35237. 

[GW8345]

I think you are looking for the old Micro (Super) Scale sheet number 72-350.

 

https://www.modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/super/ss72350.htm

 

That's the only sheet I know of that has the low-viz Diamond/AB markings. I believe there is a set available on eBay.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166877435464

 

hth

Edited September 10, 2024 by GW8345

[SERNAK]

Ah, thanks man for the help, but looking at the specific sheet, it only gives Low Viz markings for VF-111.

 

After writing the request above, I thought I'd look at all the companies that over the last 30 years have produced kits for the F-14 in 1/72, and starting with Fujimi (luckily), I found that at one time there was a Tomcat that the company produced, with decals (Hi and Low) for VF-102 explicitly.

 

Unfortunately, apart from the fact that it is no longer available, I saw that their markings, at least as far as the vertical stabiliser is concerned, are not in the shade I am looking for (35237). But they could act as masks for me to paint with this particular FS afterwards.

 

If you happen to have this particular book, take a look at the page I mention to see what I mean.

 

By the way, another interesting detail; in the background of the photo you will also see an A-4E. This must be from some Marines squadron, but there doesn't seem to be any distinguishable insignia to tell which squadron it is from. Nevertheless, I can see that it still has its 20mm Colt cannons.

 

Again, thank you for your help.

 

Bill

[Joerg]

22 hours ago, SERNAK said:

Thanks Joe.

 

But what I'm looking for is the rhomboid-shape symbol with the AB in it. If by any chance you have the Osprey Superbase 2 book, go to page 86. You'll see a close-up photo of the vertical stabilizer that shows it. I think its in FS-35237. 

Then you’ll need to find an old edition of the Fujimi kit No. 28013. It has the decals you want.Link

 

[habu2]

Take a look at Hasegawa K38 (04038)

 

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/1/1/3/132113-78-instructions.pdf

 

 

[SERNAK]

Thanks guys,

 

@Joerg: That's a difficult kit to find. I tried eBay and Scalemates; no luck.

 

@habu2: For now that's the only alternative that I can use (if the dimensions are the same with the one from the photo) to try and recreate the larger markings using FS-35237.

 

Thanks again, guys.