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Finished this kit a couple of months ago.  It is indeed a big, scale plane rather than a big-scale plane:)  The biggest let-down in my opinion is the decal sheet that is lacking a complete set of stencils (no intake warning chevrons for the inboard faces of the nacelles for example), and the walkways aren't right either.  Got a set of custom printed decals from Vingtor Decals for "Vingtor".  The plastic requires a bit of trimming and lots of dryfitting, and adding some missing aerials.  Engines are early configuration, so the hot exhaust needs modifications if your particular airframe has the Performance Improvement Package engines.  Still, the end result is quite rewarding.
 

Im loving all these new 1/16 targets.
 
Not sure witch one but ill get one

Pre-Order link is hot:
 
https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl18001-big-scale-harriers-for-hobbyboss
 

Just one question about decals Eli. Do you have any plans for a sheet of A-26 Invader decals for the Hobbyboss model? Sorry for posting the question here. 

If I move forward, this will most definitely be a pre-order item. If it is successful (for me personally, recovering the print cost is a successful sheet), I have a maintenance data sheet almost done that would also go to print as FL18002.
 
I'd also consider FL18003 with two different options if both of these sheets are successful.
 
Both would retail for $20 each
 
What say you?
 
 

All-
 
@Eli Raphael and I are pleased to tease the next release from Zotz Decals, a sheet that we’ve been really excited to put together for some time. This sheet, which will be released in 1/32 and 1/48, will cover the aircraft from Pacific Theater Ace Gerald R. “Jerry” Johnson, featuring his P-39D, P-38F, P-38H, two different P-47D’s, P-40N, and three different P-38L’s. In all, you’ll be able to depict 10 different aircraft using the sheet, covering the combat career of 22-kill ace Gerald R. Johnson from Adak, Alaska in 1942 through the end of the war. Never before have Gerald Johnson’s aircraft been depicted in kit or decal form, so it’s our pleasure to bring these to you! With help from several experts in the field, we feel we’re delivering an accurate, well-researched sheet that will be warmly welcomed by the model building community. A special shout out to Nathan Howland at HowdiColour Image Recovery and Colour for his collaboration on this sheet, as seen below.
 
More to come as the decals and profiles are completed and we move closer to the release!
 

 
 
- Dennis S.
   Mount Juliet, TN USA

Our second AH-1Z sheet will be sent to Microscale at the end of September. We are currently waiting for reference photos on the Czech Republic AH-1Z, which should arrive early next month. Sheet is 8.5 x 11 inches.
 
AH-1Z BuNo 169498, the tri-color scheme, is covered as it appeared with three different squadrons. HMLA-269, who originally painted it, HMLA-169 and HMLA-267. The latter being the current operators. Changes in the markings, camouflage pattern and airframe will be noted for each time period it was flown by each squadron.
 

 

Hopefully first week of Sept.

Hannants or Sprue Bros. Sorry don't have an EU distributor.

Where can i buy it? 

Thanks for the response and to Dennis for posting!
On the subject of decals for the A-26, how many modelers are willing to pay for a kit that has some errors? It would be a big gamble to make a set and not sell enough to recover investment. Just my .02

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I've been consulting with @Eli Raphael and he's asked me to share images of the pending Zotz 1/32 A-20G Havoc decal sheet. Each scheme has been meticulously researched (seriously, we've poured over hundreds of photos), and we feel this sheet provides a nice variety of options that are all suitable for the variant of A-20G that HK boxed in our beloved scale. The decal sheet will cover the following eight aircraft:
 
1. A-20G-25-DO serial number 43-9126 “Ravin Rachel”, 312th Bomb Group, 389th Bomb Squadron
 
2. A-20G-25-DO serial number 43-21320 “The Nervous Virgin”, 312th Bomb Group, 387th Bomb Squadron
 
3. A-20G-25-DO serial number 43-9105 “Sweet Lil’ Kitten”, 312th Bomb Group, 388th Bomb Squadron
 
4. A-20G-40-DO serial number 43-21544 “Joker”, 312th Bomb Group, 387th Bomb Squadron
 
5. A-20G-45-DO serial number 43-22166 “Baby Blitz II”, 312th Bomb Group, 388th Bomb Squadron
 
6. A-20G-40-DO serial number 43-21385 “Jap Happy”, 312th Bomb Group, 388th Bomb Squadron
 
7. A-20G-20-DO serial number 42-86726 “Jack’s Hack”, 3rd Attack Group, 90th Bomb Squadron
 
8. A-20G-25-DO serial number 43-9422 “Bub’s Brother”, 3rd Attack Group, 8th Bomb Squadron
 
The decal artwork is headed off to the printer, and the profiles for the decal sheet are in progress. Masks will be provided for the national insignia, and the shark mouth on Jack's Hack. Once a release date is nailed down, we'll be sure to announce it! In the mean time, enjoy the decal sheet artwork and the layout of the masks. Everything you see in grey in the artwork will be decaled in white:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks for checking in! Eli is very excited to bring this decal sheet to us all!
 
- Dennis S.
   Mount Juliet, TN, USA, Compliments of Eli Raphael @ Zotz Decals

WOW!! Put me up for a sheet!!!!

By accident?
 
The first B-24 to initiate an attack against the refineries, B-24D-25-CO, serial number 41-24294 of the 512th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group, Brewery Wagon.  This aircraft was delivered to the USAAF in standard olive drab over neutral gray camouflage paint in December, 1942 and out of all the locations in a world war it could have gone it eventually found its way to North Africa where it was assigned to the 376th Bomb Group.
 

This one is going to be made!! Thanks to all involved.

Nice! Looks like the artworks was painted on both sides?

Put me up for a sheet for the D-model Eli. 
 
What about making decals for this one?
 
https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/aircraft/41-24294

Hi guys,
Been thinking of printing a short run of Ds & H/J decals.
I will be making for personal use Strawberry ***** that can easily be included with others too.
Dennis suggested Lady Be Good, so that is the second one to be made.
If any of you would like others to be made, please let me know.
Thanks....
ER
 

Hello guys,I just released a 1/32 scale decal for the A-7E with full stencils plus insignia, for the 1/32 Trumpeter kit. I decided to make it as a separate decal to save space on the decals with versions, since without these items you gain space for more options, and every A-7 kit comes with insignias and some stencils.
Hence, those who do not want this type of hyper detailing (and there are those who do not like it), use these items from the native decal kit. In the same way, those who want to hyper detail the version of the kit or another manufacturer, have the option of buying just the stencil pack.
 

A surprise release for me too. I just bought the british version. Ill bet well see the Tiger 1 mid . version and Tiger 1 late version this winter. 

1/16th M-10 and an Achilles 2 - sweet mother I don't think anyone saw that coming - the Achilles in particular looks superb - ok as a Brit I'm a touch biased
 
 

This is his homepage:
 
https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/
 
Looks promising. 

I Want a B-36 in 1/32!!!!!!