Dave Roof Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Gentlemen, After several days of moving things around, I finally got the layout of the sheet finished. However, there had to be a second sheet added to fit the rest of the markings. I'll post an image of that shortly and will have the profiles up within the next few days. My sincere thanks to MSgt Brenner, Lt. Ward of VMFA-232, Capt. Endicott of VMFA-251, Stephen Matthews of VMFA-142, Capt Reed of VMFA-122, LtCol Jay Stout Ret. for help with VMFA-451, SSgt Stevens from MCAS Beaufort's paint barn and several Marines from the VMFA-333 Facebook page for helping me track down good photos of their jets. The main sheet is 8.5 x 11 inches and the overflow sheet is 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Artwork will be sent to Microscale later this afternoon. Full color placement guides will include details for modeling each aircraft, as well as full ordnance load charts for each. Retail will be $20.00 Dave - HMFIC at Flying Leathernecks Edited July 8, 2017 by Dave Roof Lenny320, ziggyfoos, Bill Cross and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Looks great Dave! So will you be at the Nats this year? I can see there may be a couple of sheets I must pick up. Also I was wondering, did you just do the VMGR-352 sheet in 48th? Thanks for the new stuff! Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Looks excellent Dave. Out of curiosity - does this include the a/c that was lost on return to a base in the UK? -Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I want this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 And the correct kit for this would be the F-18E from Trumpy with what AM goodies mandatory or highly-recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 F/A-18C from Academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 And the correct kit for this would be the F-18E from Trumpy with what AM goodies mandatory or highly-recommended? These are not for the F/A-18E. These are F/A-18A and F/A-18C Hornets, which are done by Academy. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Looks excellent Dave. Out of curiosity - does this include the a/c that was lost on return to a base in the UK? -Anthony No. I knew Major Sareen and prefer not to cover the aircraft he was lost in. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Here is the second sheet with the remaining markings. Profiles will follow over the next several days. Edited July 8, 2017 by Dave Roof Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 These are not for the F/A-18E. These are F/A-18A and F/A-18C Hornets, which are done by Academy. Ooops, sorry. I'm less than a fan of Academy's armor kits. What is the comparison of the Trumpeter and Academy Hornets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Ooops, sorry. I'm less than a fan of Academy's armor kits. What is the comparison of the Trumpeter and Academy Hornets? They can't be compared as they are completely different aircraft. Academy only does the legacy Hornets, F/A-18A, C and D while Trumpeter does the Super Hornets, F/A-18E, F and EA-18G. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Looks great Dave! So will you be at the Nats this year? I can see there may be a couple of sheets I must pick up. Also I was wondering, did you just do the VMGR-352 sheet in 48th? Thanks for the new stuff! Smitty Nope, not going to the Nats this year. I had planned to and even booked a room. Unfortunately, my Mom passed away in April and I'm in the middle of a separation/divorce. Any and all plans to go anywhere this year are squashed. Yes, I released a sheet covering 1 KC-130J from VMGR-352 and 2 130J's from 252. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Profiles are done and the sheet is officially at print with Microscale. Placement guides will be done before the end of next week and the pre-order buttons will be added to my web site this weekend. flyingleathernecksmodels.com Edited July 8, 2017 by Dave Roof stusbke, ziggyfoos, Youngtiger1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Love the VMFA-251 bird!!! Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Pre-order link added to web site. Decals will ship immediately upon arrival from Microscale in approximately 4 to 7 weeks. http://flyingleathernecksmodels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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