KursadA Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) CD72035 will be the first of the two decal sheets I will be releasing for the upcoming 1/72 Revell C-54 kit. These two sheets will feature markings for both Blue Angels and Thunderbirds support aircraft, and other interesting USAF and USN options. I have been working on these for a while, and will start posting more information and profiles as soon as I wrap up the design of the KC-135R sheet this weekend. Edited January 30, 2015 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Any thought about civil versions? I'm not up this subject, I assume you could build a DC-4 out of this kit? Even if not, plenty of really interesting ex-military C-54's out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Any thought about civil versions? I'm not up this subject, I assume you could build a DC-4 out of this kit? Even if not, plenty of really interesting ex-military C-54's out there. I agree that there are very attractive civilian schemes (Buffalo etc.) for this airframe. But my priority is delivering the Blue Angels/Thunderbirds markings and other 6-7 military options I have been working on for more than a month. I guess you all know I am already spread fairly thin, and there are several new releases (Shackleton etc.) coming down the road that I would like to divert my attention to. I will not rule out civilian markings for possible future sheets, but these two sheets will not include any. Considering how popular the DC-4 was, I am sure we will see civilian markings from multiple sources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Oh man..."City of Las Vegas" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I would favour a USN R5D from VXE-6 from the Antarctic with the port penguin motive or a Danish one. http://www.vaq34.com/vxe6/r5d.htm Mach 2 offered the VXE-6 version in his kit. If you need some measurements of the new kit, I have the testshot here. Edited May 30, 2015 by troschi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 I would favour a USN R5D from VXE-6 from the Antarctic with the port penguin motive or a Danish one. http://www.vaq34.com/vxe6/r5d.htm Mach 2 offered the VXE-6 version in his kit. If you need some measurements of the new kit, I have the testshot here. Thanks for the offer - some measurements would indeed speed up the design process. I had so far been using parts of a Helller DC-6 kit to design this sheet. I will send you a PM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Is there a photo of the sprue layout that I can see somewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 http://www.plastik-modellbau.org/blog/testshots-vorgestellt-douglas-c-54-von-revell-im-massstab-172/2015/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 and: http://www.hyperscale.com/2015/reviews/kits/revell04877reviewbg_1.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 what about a HC/SC-54 - Revell already made the provisions for the observer bubble http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/Douglas-SC-54D-Rescuemaster/2527347/L/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Just an update to bring this thread to the front before I start posting profiles : I got my kit this past weekend, and I am glad to see that the artwork that I scaled with the help of the Heller DC-6 kit fit the new Revell kit very well. I am just working on some tweaks to the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and some other USAF artwork and will post profiles this week. It looks like I have material for two different sheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good to see you will do Thunderbirds markings for it. I have been wanting o build one in those colors but only thing was out there was to small for my interest. Glad RoG came out with this in 1/72. So, I'll be grabing a set for sure :thumbsup:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Just an update: I am working hard to finish the first C-54 sheet. As I kept working on the design, I came to believe that there may be some shape issues with the tail of the Revell kit. I think it is a bit narrow. Perhaps not major, but significant enough to complicate decal design. Interestingly the old Heller DC-6 kit has a much better tail profile. I wish I had the time to drop everything and illustrate the issue; but I do not - I am sure you will hear about it as more people get the kit and start comparing it to photos & drawings. Edited September 10, 2015 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Just a few more refinements, and this should be done on time for release next month. One of the options on the first sheet is a Blue Angels R5D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) The markings of the 320th Troop Carrier Sqn have always been a favorite of mine, and one of the markings in CD72035 is an aircraft assigned to the unit during WWII. Edited September 28, 2015 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 The third option has relatively simple but significant markings: it is the C-54G that flew the final flight of the Berlin Airlift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 The first sheet will have the Blue Angels R5D (both early and late "yellow 8" provided to build either BuNo 50868 or 91996), the 320th TCS example and the last Vittles flight C-54G. The second sheet will have a few USAF/USN options including one MATS and one SC-54, and the third sheet will be the Thunderbirds C-54. All three C-54 sheets from Caracal Models will share the same common USAF/US insignia sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I am still pretty busy shipping your preorders, and I realized I did not have time to post any photos of the actual decals - here are a couple. This is proving to be a very popular sheet; I will be building the 320 TCS (Tinian) option myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryker1 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Regarding the Blue Angels R5D, it appears the nose, fuselage cheat line, engine cowl fronts and the vertical tail tip will have to be painted. No problem. The yellow used on the R5D was FS13538 Orange Yellow. Are the MM13538 Chrome Yellow #1707 or #4683 close matches to the printed decals? Any other paint brands available? Looking forward to this and the T-Birds sheet. Thanks, Dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 The instructions make it clear that the best results will be obtained through masking and painting all yellow parts, including the "scalloping" on the nose. That said, I just had to provide a decal option for it. The yellow color is as close a match as the decal printer could do. The reference Web site will provide a downloadable DXF file to allow you to cut your own vinyl masks using a Silhouette cutter or any local sign shop. As I mentioned, I strongly recommend masking and painting all yellow areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 I have fewer than 10 copies of this sheet remaining. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Sold out! Thanks for your interest - the second C-54 sheet will be shipping in May and third C-54 sheet is on its way here. Edited April 5, 2016 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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