Custom Nose Art Decals

Bgrigg wrote:

I emailed Swanny last night, and he replied, so far I haven't seen a response to my further email. He has permission to use the images and is already in discussion with a decal manufacturer. I have suggested that he has first kick at the cat (with apologies to cat lovers), and am awaiting his yea or nay before we can do anything. Joe's knocked out a fine summary of hurdles to get over if we can proceed. So, true to armed forces SOP we hurry up and wait!

Any further word from Swanny?  Just like the military as you said.  Stand in line and hurry up and wait. 

WOW !  Berny...thanks for what you tolerated and acheived...

On to the  Veterans Appreciation Decals Project (all ex military guys jump in with a good acronym)

1.   Approval

Current owner of images agrees, in writing, to allow the use/reproduction of images for the production of water slide transfers.

Agreement by FSM, it affiliates et al for a specified group, yet to be named, to utilize the internet forums as a primary point of distribution for decals.

2.  Organization

For the protection of all concerned parties it is suggested that some form of "governing" body be developed; i.e. an LLC

Determinations to be made;

cost of above mentioned protection(s)

cost of production (on an "if necessary" basis)

   possible renumeration for the party(parties) that control rights to the images

   raw material costs

   compensation for skill specific individuals

size of production run

details of production run

   i.e. offered in multiple scales etc.

This I think is begining to take shape.

Joe

I was in the USAF from June '62 to Jul '88.  In June '67 To June '68 I was at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic (RF-4C Crew Chief) with the 16 th TRS.  I also went through the January 30 '68 Tet Offensive. From July '68 to July '69 I was at Udorn RTAFB with the 13 TFS (F-4D Crew Chief).  My next assignment was at Hill AFB Utah assigned to the 2952 Combat Logistic Support Squadron.  I was sent to Clark AB PI for six months.  I was assigned as Team Chief, Rapid Area Maintenance Team (RAM Team).  We went all over South East Asia repairing or taking apart battle damaged F-4 aircraft.  When not on a RAM assignment we did the Martin Baker MK 6/7 mod on the F-4 aircraft.  After my six months in the PI was up, I went back to Hill AFB for 24 hours and then to Thialand ( Ubon) for six months, doing the same thing.   Then back to Hill AFB for 24 hours and then to Vietnam (Tan Son Nhut) for six months doing the same thing.

When I got back to Hill AFB, which I thought would be only for 24 hours, I was told I had an assignment to Eglin AFB Fl.  I had less than ten days to clear and report tp Eglin.  When I got there I was assigned to the 58 TFS as a Crew Chief.  Less than three months later I was at Ubon RTAFB for Linebacker I.  While at Ubon I was a Crew Chief/Block Chief.  Not only was I responsible for my own aircraft I had three other Crew Chief's and their aircraft I had to supervise and watch over.  We were there for six months.  After returning back to the states and after five months I was sent to Zaragoza AB Spain, never to see South East Asia again.

I left that war with a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Two Purple Hearts, plus other awards.  When I retired I had twenty one medals and decorations that I had earned.  And I do mean earned, none were ever given to me, the way some in the USAF are now.   

Please...easy on the "clever"...I find keeping expectations and perceptions low makes anything one acomplishes look like climbing Mt. Everest in your socks!

Hey Berny, what branch did you serve with and what years?  I am related to a few Viet Vets myself;

Father      Navy Corpsman   26th Marines(?) 1967-1968  Tet Offensive: Hue, Phu Bai, Khe Sanh and the vacation wonderland of I Corp...viva Da Nang.

Mother      Navy Nurse Stateside Camp Lejune and Cherry Point MCAS

Uncle      UH-1 Pilot    II Corp   Us Army, unit unknown...

JoeRugby wrote:

berny13 wrote: Joe. If you need help with money donations, just let me know.  I can chip in a few bucks to help get the project off of the ground. WOW (again) and then WHOA!  Do we have the permission of the "owner" of the media to be reproduced to do so?  Secondly, if this is to be done we need concensus and organizatio n...agreed?

berny13 wrote:

Joe. If you need help with money donations, just let me know.  I can chip in a few bucks to help get the project off of the ground.

WOW (again) and then WHOA!  Do we have the permission of the "owner" of the media to be reproduced to do so?  Secondly, if this is to be done we need concensus and organizatio n...agreed?

woodbeck3 wrote:

I have an Alps coming to me over next couple of weeks. I can help ya at that point.  I'll keep in touch on this one.  Jeff

Joe.

If you need help with money donations, just let me know.  I can chip in a few bucks to help get the project off of the ground.

Bill

What scale are we talking?  Even though I may never use them, I would be willing to buy a set or two in 1/48.