Trying to locate some decals VA-144 Roadrunners circa 1968/1969

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William R. Mattil - 03 Mar 2008 21:48 GMT

All,

I am trying to locate a decal sheet to do an A4 from VA-144 on USS Bon
Homme Richard. The Roadrunners.....

Anyone know if such a sheet ever existed ? Scale not real important but
1/48 a plus. And if such a sheet is still around where I might get one ?

Best Regards

Bill

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Enzo Matrix - 03 Mar 2008 22:09 GMT

> All,
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> but 1/48 a plus. And if such a sheet is still around where I might
> get one ?

In 1/72, the Fujimi A-4C kit has decals for 149561 NK/408 aboard USS
Constellation in 1963 and 149532 NH/312 aboard USS Forrestal in 1967.
http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ25026

In 1/48, Victory Models produce a decal sheet containing 148566 NH/302
aboard USS Kitty Hawk.
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=VPD48004

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William R. Mattil - 04 Mar 2008 01:04 GMT

>> All,
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> aboard USS Kitty Hawk.
> http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=VPD48004

Enzo,

Thanks a bunch ! The Victory sheet has exactly what I was looking for.

Regards

Bill

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Enzo Matrix - 04 Mar 2008 13:07 GMT

>>> All,
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> Thanks a bunch ! The Victory sheet has exactly what I was looking for.

You're very welcome, Bill.

It's a shame that sheet isn't available in 1/72, or I would have snapped it
up. Likewise with the F-104 sheet.

I don't build jets in 1/48 (with the excepetion of a single F-104 that I
built about a year ago). I do build second world war fighters in 1/48. I
have used the Victory sheet VPD48006 which has markings for 41 different
Spitfires! I've built four from the sheet and have plans for at least
another five.

The decals are very glossy and so will require a coat of varnish to blend
them in with your chosen finish. When I first used them I was a little
concerned because they look to be rather thick. Not as thick as Modeldecals
used to be, but still noticeably much thicker than those produced by
Xtradecal. However, I need not have worried. The decals respond very well to
MicroSol. All in all I'm pleased with the Spitfire sheet and would
recommend Victory decals.

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William R. Mattil - 04 Mar 2008 21:52 GMT

> It's a shame that sheet isn't available in 1/72, or I would have snapped it
> up. Likewise with the F-104 sheet.
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> MicroSol. All in all I'm pleased with the Spitfire sheet and would
> recommend Victory decals.

Hi Enzo,

This actually a multi-part challenge. Not only build the 1/48 version
but to somehow scale the markings up to fit a 1/6 scale aircraft,
turbine powered of course <g>. I want to make it as accurate as possible
including the under wing stores and cockpit. I have a few pictures that
were taken in the late 60's of carrier Op's off the Bonnie Dick and
would love to reproduce that aircraft.

What can I say ? I like Scooters ! <g>

Thanks again !

Regards

Bill

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Enzo Matrix - 04 Mar 2008 22:12 GMT

> What can I say ? I like Scooters ! <g>

Dozens of variants and sub-variants. Hundreds of colour schemes. Decades of
service history, requiring a lot of research. Combat in four wars, again
requiring a lot of research.

What's not to like?!?

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Stanley Parker - 04 Mar 2008 14:11 GMT

Try the Victory Decalss sheet of the A-4, it has VA-144 and may be of the
time period you are looking or.

Stan Parker

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> Bill

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