B-17 warbird decal sheet

rcaf_100 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:35 pm

Maybe for some overseas sales you could do 'Sally B' and 'The Pink Lady' ?

I know Kits-World does the noseart for Sally B, but the sheet doesn't include the DF-A codes, the checkers for the #3 cowling, or the tail numbers.

Just a thought...

:partyman:

B-17 guy · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:43 pm **Posts:** 153

mustangdriver wrote:

The NMUSAF B-17G "Shoo Shoo Baby" just joined the list.

Nice! Now here's the fun part, natural metal or OD/NG? I ask because to the best of my knowledge, she only wears OD/NG because the museum wanted her painted for anti corossion reason. She was actually NMF during the war.

I'd also like to point out how awesome it is that the NMUSAF is taking part, yet the CAF is not.

B-17 guy · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:43 pm **Posts:** 153

gary1954 wrote:

The CAF needs to get over it's self...granted they had done a lot in the field of Warbird Conservation, sure is a dumb idea not to join up...They are missing a marketing opportunity to sale 1/48th scale models of their B-17 at airshows where the folks that pay out the nose for a B-17 ride, and still may buy a high priced model to built and look at and reflect on the ride of a life-time, and may in-turn pay for another flight in the future.....some heads are really stuck up in the bomb bay :axe:

Best post I've read all day!!!!!!!

B-17 guy · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:43 pm **Posts:** 153

rcaf_100 wrote:

Maybe for some overseas sales you could do 'Sally B' and 'The Pink Lady' ?
I know Kits-World does the noseart for Sally B, but the sheet doesn't include the DF-A codes, the checkers for the #3 cowling, or the tail numbers.

I can hook you up with the DF-A and 124485 decals if you need.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:16 pm

OK guys here is your chance to help out, and get behind the scenes with an air museum. You know the list of B-17's were are going to put on the sheet. We need nice, clear, shots of the markins of these planes, and measurements help. This part should be fun. The decal company has confirmed they will produce the sheets with us!

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:29 am

I just checked Yankee Lady's schedule..she'll be here in Kalamazoo in August, but of course it's the weekend I'll be out of town on vacation (which includes a visit to Fantasy of Flight.) I won't be seeing her at Thunder either, as I'm giving that show a miss this year in favor of Hamilton next weekend (with my work schedule I have to move heaven and earth to get a weekend off.)

SN

spookythecat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:45 pm

I wonder how Kits-World skirted the CAF trademark issue? I just got these in the mail today and they're real nice.

B-17 guy · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:43 pm **Posts:** 153

Eh, they are in the UK and said screw it, we're gonna do it anyway.

EDIT: After going back and looking at the decal sheet again, NOW I see what you mean! I missed the tramp stamp in my first glance. The tramp stamp, CAF name, and civil registration number!

spookythecat · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:50 am

B-17 guy wrote:

EDIT: After going back and looking at the decal sheet again, NOW I see what you mean! I missed the tramp stamp in my first glance. The tramp stamp, CAF name, and civil registration number!

Then again, there's this which has been available for many years now.

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Defaul ... ID=PKZ1800

B-17 guy · **Joined:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:43 pm **Posts:** 153

Checking in, how's this sheet coming along?

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:12 am

She is still a going. Right now I am on the hunt for the most detailed shots of the nose art listed, and if possible measurements.

Foxymophandle · **Joined:** Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:56 pm **Posts:** 1

I REALLY hate being 'that guy' who reincarnates threads, and it is doubly bad that I'm the new guy here doing this. But I'm afraid I am at an loss for options. I hope you'll forgive the intrusion.

I stumbled across this site through countless searches for a 1/32 scale decal sheet for 'Sleepy Time Gal' (B17 out at the AMC Museum). This thread was the closest I came to find the decals I'm looking for.

I have access to the plane, and can take any number of photos (outside or inside) as needed. I saw a call go out for detailed images of the nose art, and measurements, which got me thinking that I could help. Did these decals ever get made, and/or is this still an option?

Ryan 'aka Foxymophandle'

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:47 am

We never did, but I think we should start up again. Some of the aircraft on our list were made, but it would be great to see some of the ones not already covered created.

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:17 pm

I've got the 1/72 sheet with Yankee Lady and Texas Raiders (complete with Tramp Stamp®) and they look fantastic. I still want to get the Fuddy Duddy sheet.

SN

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