Captain Tyler Posted December 4, 2024 Share Posted December 4, 2024 Hey Kursad! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to all our requests. I have a few Talons to recommend, probably for the Wolfpack kit. I don't believe any of these have been made to date, and I think you'll find them quite nice. In an ever increasing list of Heritage and special schemes on T-38s, these ones stand out at their respective schoolhouses. Despite the aircraft's age and their gradual retirement, the US still values these aircraft for the purpose of training, and these aircraft are likely the most advanced. ----- T-38C 614856, United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), NAVAIR, 2021 First on the list is this extremely attractive T-38C, one of the Boss Birds at the USNTPS. While the other already attractive T-38Cs in the fleet have a white with scarlet scheme (Wolfpack #WPDDEC48019), this aircraft sports a striking white, red and cyan blue scheme. The aircraft bears the number 15. ----- T-38C 64-13197, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, 2024 While white Talons are becoming an increasingly rare sight in the sky, this one remains at its stomping grounds at Edwards Air Force Base. Unlike the other Talons on base, this iconic aircraft is marked specifically for the USAF TPS as part of the curriculum for the elite pupils who train at the school. This aircraft works in tandem with other highly technical aircraft like the X-62A VISTA. Note the zaps on the spine of the aircraft. The simple red stripe with "Shadow" represents the aircraft as it appears as of 2024, and is what is requested. Crew names clearly visable. ----- T-38A N638TC, National Test Pilot School, 2024 Didn't think I'd ever recommend a civilian aircraft, but here we are. This one was exciting to research. Based in Mojave, CA, NTPS is the only civilian test school in the United States, and their striking white, blue and grey T-38A is one of a substantial list of aircraft the school utilizes. The school even have aircraft such as an L-39, MiG-21 and UH-1 at their disposal. This aircraft seems to have been a civilian Talon for at least most of its life. The aircraft was even used in film, appearing in Dragnet, Hot Shots and and S3E4 of Airwolf. ----- That's the three I got! What do you think, Kursad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 4, 2024 Author Share Posted December 4, 2024 614856/15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 4, 2024 Author Share Posted December 4, 2024 64-13197 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 4, 2024 Author Share Posted December 4, 2024 N638TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted December 4, 2024 Share Posted December 4, 2024 I second this, a regular USNTPS T-38 would be appreciated in the Caracal treatment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 4, 2024 Author Share Posted December 4, 2024 2 hours ago, eraucubsfan said: I second this, a regular USNTPS T-38 would be appreciated in the Caracal treatment Are the Wolfpack decals not a good option for the regular USNTPS schemes? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/wolfpack-wd48019-t-38c-talon-usntps--1270807 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted December 5, 2024 Share Posted December 5, 2024 I second this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 5, 2024 Share Posted December 5, 2024 Consider it done - I will design this before Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted December 5, 2024 Share Posted December 5, 2024 I'll chime in and add the China Lake Bi-Cent scheme, never done in 48th scale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 On 12/4/2024 at 4:56 PM, Captain Tyler said: Are the Wolfpack decals not a good option for the regular USNTPS schemes? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/wolfpack-wd48019-t-38c-talon-usntps--1270807 I have the other sheet for the T-38A and I'm sure they are good, I just was avoiding mentioning them in the thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 @achterkirch Beautiful shots, I also saw it at OSH. It looks better in person than it does in pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 16 minutes ago, eraucubsfan said: @achterkirch Beautiful shots, I also saw it at OSH. It looks better in person than it does in pictures. Thank you. And yea it does. It’s a very well done scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 I already designed a good chunk of it last night - I am adding a few more options to make a complete the sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 On 12/5/2024 at 6:54 AM, aircal62 said: I'll chime in and add the China Lake Bi-Cent scheme, never done in 48th scale You mean QT-38A 59-1596 NWC China Lake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 6, 2024 Author Share Posted December 6, 2024 5 hours ago, Dutch said: You mean QT-38A 59-1596 NWC China Lake? That's a fascinating scheme! Can't say Ive ever heard of that aircraft myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 7, 2024 Author Share Posted December 7, 2024 13 hours ago, KursadA said: I already designed a good chunk of it last night - I am adding a few more options to make a complete the sheet. Which other options did you decide on, pray tell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 On 12/6/2024 at 1:26 PM, Dutch said: You mean QT-38A 59-1596 NWC China Lake? Yes this is the one! This aircraft has an interesting history including Top Gun service Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 20, 2024 Share Posted December 20, 2024 (edited) The USNTPS and USAF TPS schemes, as well a few heritage jets that showed up recently, will be among the subjects of CD48163 which will be coming in Feb/March. For those who prefer the older "classical" schemes, I am reprinting CD48057 soon. Edited December 20, 2024 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted December 20, 2024 Share Posted December 20, 2024 Will they be sized for the Wolfpack kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 20, 2024 Share Posted December 20, 2024 I happen to have the Trumpeter kit at hand but I am aware of the dimensional differences between them, and will make sure the decals will be usable on both. Specifically the USNTPS emblem on the tail is a tight fit against the span of the tail, and I might end up providing two versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted December 20, 2024 Share Posted December 20, 2024 3 minutes ago, KursadA said: I happen to have the Trumpeter kit at hand but I am aware of the dimensional differences between them, and will make sure the decals will be usable on both. Specifically the USNTPS emblem on the tail is a tight fit against the span of the tail, and I might end up providing two versions. Thanks I just wanted to know which kit I need to stock up on 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 10 hours ago, KursadA said: The USNTPS and USAF TPS schemes, as well a few heritage jets that showed up recently, will be among the subjects of CD48163 which will be coming in Feb/March. For those who prefer the older "classical" schemes, I am reprinting CD48057 soon. Super exciting news! Can't wait to see the finished results! I'm definitely inclined to do these with the Wolfpack kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted January 14, 2025 Author Share Posted January 14, 2025 Hey Kursad Any drawings to show on this sheet just yet? 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 15, 2025 Share Posted January 15, 2025 No - still very busy shipping your preorders. Don't expect any drawings until I finish the artwork in a couple of weeks or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 17, 2025 Share Posted January 17, 2025 On 12/6/2024 at 12:26 PM, Dutch said: You mean QT-38A 59-1596 NWC China Lake? Anyone know what the bottom looks like? If Kursad decides not to do it, I may take a stab at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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