VFA-103guy Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 (edited) Although we normally focus on F-14 stuff, we here at VF-Decals have found some reference material on some Desert Storm 1 CH-46 markings, and before we decide to give the sheet the proverbial 2 thumbs up, we wanted to get your opinions. The first a/c we have reference for is a 2 tone tan and brown helo with nose art called "Lucky Laura". Btw, if anybody knows what squadron this bird was attached to, please let us know!! :lol: The second a/c we have reference for is for a 2 tone gray and temporary sand camo helo from HMM-165. We figured since there haven't been any aftermarket decals for CH-46 helos produced, we'd possibly give them a shot. What do you guys think? Brian Marbrey VF-Decals Edited April 14, 2005 by VF-103guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I think its a good idea. BUT!!! I wont be getting them. Im only going to do the CH-46 once and Im going to do it Canadian search and rescue. Hopefully leading edge will come up with one. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danny FXDC Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Please oh please do them, have a 46 waiting for some after market decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Probably a good call on your part, since nobody is making any aftermarket decals as you mentioned. I would order a set from for my CH-46, no doubt. :blink: Happy modeling, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet101 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 What scale are we talking? If they'll work on the Fujimi 72nd range of CH-46's then i'd love a set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 (edited) We're talking 1/48 scale. I had the Acdemy CH-46 in mind when the idea was mentioned. I had no clue Fujimi made a 1/72 CH-46...intresting.. Edited April 16, 2005 by VF-103guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Fujimi had a large range of CH-46s. I had a few years ago but sent them to the boneyard and traded others. They are a very nice model. engaved lines the whole bit. Can be found at a good deal sometimes to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet101 Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 HLJ still has the fujimi CH-46 as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vflight Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 PLEASE produce in 1/72nd scale! Fujimi make a very nice CH-46 kit which is available as a CH-46D (in 1970's Engine Gray), a CH-46E/F (in 1970's Field Green), or as an HH-46 (nice red and green rescue scheme). A boxing with decals for a current counter-shaded gray scheme seems to have come and gone very quickly. There are NO aftermarket decals available for any USMC versions, so I would think that anything you produce for these kits in 1/72nd scale would be very well received. Decals for a brown and sand Desert Storm bird would be particularly appreciated, as would some for the old three-color black-green-grey scheme and a counter-shaded gray scheme from any of the recent European or Middle/Far Eastern conflicts, should you wish to expand the sheet. A point to note about the Fujimi kits: they do not come with the large sponsons, floatation bags or IR jammers, but these are easy to scratchbuild - the decals are not! Besides, if decals are available then resin accessories will probably follow. Please Regards Drew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarcelP Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I, for one, would be very gratefull for 1/48 Ch-46 decals. I have the academy kit waiting to be started. Regards Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I'd definately buy this sheet in 48th! Cheers, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P47ACE503 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Sounds great, but wish you would make some for the 1/48th SH-2F Seasprite! Bill P47ACE503@AOL.COM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hops Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) I would prefer the 1/72nd scale decals for my Fujimi CH-46's Edited April 19, 2005 by hops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 yes, i want to build my fujimi kit in the grey scheme! but they only come with ones for the green one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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