72modeler Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 18 hours ago, 72modeler said: I might have this style on another Superscale sheet Martin, I checked all of my Superscale sheets as well as the catalog I have that shows every Superscale sheet from 72-001 to 72-600, and I don't see any sheets that have the slanted CHINA LAKE lettering- sorry! I guess you will have to find the font and fire up your printer! My offer still stands for the other decals if you or anybody else can use them! IIRC Starfighter or Yellow Wings have announced 1/72 Atlantic and Pacific station names in white and black, but that's been forever, it seems. (C'mon, Kursad, @CaracalModelsyou know you have to do these at some point- the Austin and San Antonio guys alone will most likely buy enough to get you that new Mercedes!) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Thanks Mike, you're a good man. I'll yell if I need. Much appreciated. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 On a positive note, I have some Peewit canopy masks on order for the FJ-3 Fury :). The only aftermarket I've seen so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks to John M Elliott's superlative The Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide Vol.3, (which wasn't in the garage after all but hidden in plain sight!), I've summarised the two main FJ-3D/FJ-3D2 'controller' colour schemes. As ever, variations were noted (for instance the wing bands were specified to be 3 feet wide but obviously made narrower on smaller aircraft), but these should hopefully give a good starting point: Happy modelling! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, CaracalModels said: That'll do! Sold!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Though I do note that the Caracal website says 72076 is FJ-2 also...? ("CD 72076: FJ-2/3 Fury Multiple USN & USMC options for FJ-2/3 Fury early jet fighters. Designed for the Sword kits"). Is there more to come in 72076? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 5 hours ago, CaracalModels said: Great options but im holding out for my VF-73 Jesters markings on the Gull grey/white Fury. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'd love to see something exotic for the FJ-2 as well. But this sheet will be winging its way to me as soon as it is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 23 September 2018 at 2:21 PM, Sabrejet said: Though I do note that the Caracal website says 72076 is FJ-2 also...? ("CD 72076: FJ-2/3 Fury Multiple USN & USMC options for FJ-2/3 Fury early jet fighters. Designed for the Sword kits"). Is there more to come in 72076? I hope so as there is no China Lake option there :(. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: I hope so as there is no China Lake option there :(. Martin But hopefully some stencils for those GSB and Engine Gray FJ's at least. I'm hoping the FJ-2 part will cover FAGU and lesser-seen units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Fingers crossed although I have many white stencils following your (?) advice to get some Superscale F-4 sets ;). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) This is all there is in CD72076 and there is no "FJ-2 part". The Sword kits seemed to include markings for whatever few attractive FJ-2 markings exist. Feel free to make suggestions if you believe otherwise. I am still open to including one or two FJ-2 options as a bonus in CD72083 (the second FJ-3 sheet), but don't hold your breath for anything too obscure. I will release two FJ-3 sheets in this scale and move on - I have a lot of other subjects that I committed to delivering this year. Hopefully at least some of the options on the sheets will be appealing to you, and you will keep supporting my work in this scale. Edited September 25, 2018 by CaracalModels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Please oh please make a set a decals in these markings ! Fj-3 VF-73 from pinterest. These would be my holy grail of Fury markings. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Fj-3 VF-73 from pinterest. These would be my holy grail of Fury markings. Mighty purty, Dennis! Wonder where and when the photo was taken, as I think I see a Sea Fury with a yellow spinner 'way back on the LH side! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I believe its a restored museum bird in California/Arizona ? The Sea Fury is a warbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I believe its a restored museum bird in California/Arizona ? The Sea Fury is a warbird. Wow! Not airworthy? Wonder if that beautifully restored FJ4 is still flying? IIRC, it had a landing gear/hydraulic failure of some sort years back, but was repaired. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I think the FJ-4 is permanently grounded ? I believe She was restored to static condition after the crash. Sad really id love to see either a -3 or a -4. Ive seen sabres but im a Fury guy. Edited September 26, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 21 hours ago, CaracalModels said: This is all there is in CD72076 and there is no "FJ-2 part". The Sword kits seemed to include markings for whatever few attractive FJ-2 markings exist. Feel free to make suggestions if you believe otherwise. I am still open to including one or two FJ-2 options as a bonus in CD72083 (the second FJ-3 sheet), but don't hold your breath for anything too obscure. I will release two FJ-3 sheets in this scale and move on - I have a lot of other subjects that I committed to delivering this year. Hopefully at least some of the options on the sheets will be appealing to you, and you will keep supporting my work in this scale. Hi CM, you told me a while back that you are including a China Lake exMple. Is that still the case? thanks, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Don't bank on a China Lake FJ: the promised FJ-2s on 72076 didn't happen. Tis a shame because there are a LOT of schemes yet to be done. For a start all those Columbus/New York/Willow Grove/St Louis Reserve FJ-2s - in both NMF and gull grey over white. Fingers crossed someone will do those, plus a raft of -3/3M/3D etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: Don't bank on a China Lake FJ: the promised FJ-2s on 72076 didn't happen. Tis a shame because there are a LOT of schemes yet to be done. For a start all those Columbus/New York/Willow Grove/St Louis Reserve FJ-2s - in both NMF and gull grey over white. Fingers crossed someone will do those, plus a raft of -3/3M/3D etc. Sadly, I'm inclined to agree, SJ. :(..... Let's pin hopes on other producers. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 @RidgeRunner Martin, Is the China Lake lettering on the 3rd FJ the type you need? Mike P.S. Just got the 1/72 Special Hobby FH-1- very, very nice! Glad I took detail pics of the one at the Museum of Naval Aviation, mainly undercart, wheel bays, and intakes/tailpipes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 5 hours ago, CaracalModels said: Yes Definitely going to pick up that sheet !!! VF-73 Jesters Baybee !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Nice set in sheet 2: good work! 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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