Janissary Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hello, two questions: (1) Does anybody make 1/48 VFA-113 low-viz F-18 decals? This is what I am looking for: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/164686_NK-306_F_A-18C_of_VFA-113_(3143373597).jpg Also, all images I have found are C models. Any D models of low-viz VFA-113? (2) Can I build a Saudi Tornado from 1/48 HobbyBoss Tornado IDS? I know Revell is coming with a new and likely better Tornado but that is a different topic. As far as the decals go, the only set I found was this: http://www.hyperscale.com/2011/reviews/decals/ma48174decalreviewkb_1.htm Are there other manufacturers who produce Saudi decals? Or anybody currently working on them? Thank you very much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 VFA-113 didn't fly the D model Hornet; only single-seaters. No Navy deploying squadron has 2-seat legacy Hornets, although training and test squadrons have some and the training squadrons do take the 2-seater to the boat for carrier qualifications - but they don't deploy. Super Hornets are a different beast, and the 2-seat F model does deploy on carriers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.C.Acikgoz Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 run away from the HB kit of Tornado ;) Italeri kit with some correction&detail set is the best option at the moment... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 run away from the HB kit of Tornado ;)/> Italeri kit with some correction&detail set is the best option at the moment... Run away from both, wait for the Revell kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The Hobbyboss kit is supposedly inaccurate (shape wise), lacks the Sky Shadow pod, and I don't think the fuselage pylons are correct. I've never had this kit but I would stay clear of it. The Italeri kit, I've used to build four tornados now. However you do need a lot of resin which may be hard to get since Paragon is OOP. Here's one built up as a Saudi jet. full article http://www.dstorm.eu/pages/en/other/builds/ben_tornadoids_760.html The Revell kit, in the current form being shown is for a Luftwaffe jet. That means you would need to get a SkyShadow pod, change the center pylons, get a FLIR for under the nose, maybe a BOZ-107 pod (not sure if it's in the kit). I wouldn't be surprised if Revell Does a RAF boxing down the road with all the required parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt Spooky Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hello, two questions: (1) Does anybody make 1/48 VFA-113 low-viz F-18 decals? This is what I am looking for: I don't know of any current 1/48 aftermarket, but the older (1995, 1998, and 2002 boxings) Revell-Monogram F-18C kit came with low-viz VFA-113 markings from Desert Shield/Storm. Not the best decals, but they do the job. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Fightertown Decals just announced a sheet that includes a VFA-113 low-viz jet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thank you guys. (1) Hornet: I looked into the Monogram F-18, thanks for the pointer. The decal is a bit darker than what I would like to have, so I will probably not go that way. But I was not aware of it so I very much appreciate it. I looked around for FT's announcement but could not find anything about it. I would be very interested in having this scheme. (2) Tornado: Benner, I love your build. I had come across it a few days ago. I got the decal pointer from your build. Does anybody know if there are other decal alternatives for the Saudi scheme? I am aware of the HB Tornado issues. I am also aware of the upcoming Revell. I happen to have the HB IDS, so I would like to build it sooner or later. The Saudi scheme is what I have been drawn to for a while but not sure if I will ever be able to find the decals. I could not find any Model Alliance decals on the web. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt Spooky Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I looked around for FT's announcement but could not find anything about it. I would be very interested in having this scheme. Check this thread posted here on ARC last week: link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Microscale sheet 48-237 has lo-vis VFA-113 markings but a quick online search doesn't yield an image Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Spooky, Habu, thank you so much! Great pointers! FT looks very cool, I also found a partial set of 48-237 on ebay. I'll likely wait for the FT set. Thank you both again for the info! Benner, I also got your PM regarding the Tornado decals. Thank you for that. Looks like not extinct yet after all :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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