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                        Looking for a photos of a particular F-14D. . .

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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Looking for a photos of a particular F-14D. . .
                        Posted by Lufbery on Monday, February 23, 2004 9:45 AM
                        Hi all,

                        I've got the Revell F-14D with the markings for VF-213. I'm wondering if anyone has, and can post, a photo of the plane on the box. It's the one with the lion's head on the nose. There's a great shot of the box top here:
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                        http://m2reviews.cnsi.net/scotts/mod/us/f14dpreview.htm
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                        I realize that this was probably one of those temporary schemes that was painted on for special occasions, but it really looks neat. From what I can figure, that nose art was applied prior to the start of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

                        So, does anyone have a photo of the real thing?

                        Thanks in advance,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Monday, February 23, 2004 9:53 AM
                        Drew I think I have seen decals for that D from Yellowhammer. I could be wrong but check it out. Try MATS site it may or may not have those markings. I have a set of CAM decals for that squadron that I don't like, If you are interested in them let me know. I will not part with the one from VF-103 that is part of that set but I am willing to part with the set of 213.

                        That goes for anythone else. The number is CAM 48-058. Anyone interested can contact me for a trade or something.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Monday, February 23, 2004 2:14 PM
                        Jim,

                        I've seen the illustration from the Yellowhammer decals, and it's very helpful. The M.A.T.S site doesn't have a photo of that particular scheme. Neither does Tomcat Alley. In fact, a Google search has turned up nothing except the Revell box art! Sad [:(]

                        Thanks for the offer on the decals, but I'll have to pass. I've got two Tomcat kits, both 1/72, waiting in the wings, and I've got decals aplenty for both. Smile [:)]

                        So, does anyone have a photo? I've heard there may be one in a back issue of Combat Airraft magazine.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Monday, February 23, 2004 2:30 PM
                        Does it indicate how long ago that Tomcat was painted like that? Try contacting VF-213 directly. I doubt it will help but it is always worh the try.

                        Good Luck.
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:37 PM
                        Geez,

                        I can't believe I'm striking out with this. I've done an extensive Web search and found nothing.

                        Bummer.

                        The Yellowhammer decals indicate that this particular paint schemem was on a VF-213 F-14D in 2001 at NAS Oceana.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

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