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Hello, what F4F plane and markings did Wade McCuskey have at Midway? I am seeing all kinds of conflicting info online and thought I would ask one you historian model experts. Thanks in advance. George
Wade McClusky flew an SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber at Midway, not an F4F Wildcat fighter.
The Dauntless markings were pretty plain...star roundels with the red centers painted out, with black letters 'GC' (for group commander) just beneath the rear cockpit gunner's position.
Greg
George Lewis:
cadman Hello, what F4F plane and markings did Wade McCuskey have at Midway? I am seeing all kinds of conflicting info online and thought I would ask one you historian model experts. Thanks in advance. George
Re you talking about Elbert Scott McCuskey of VF-3 flying from USS Yorktown at Midway?
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Here is a drawing of it. Can't vouch for the accuracy of it.
https://www.diecastairplane.com/sbd-3-dauntless-lcdr-c-wade-mcclusky-vb-6-uss-enterprise-battle-of-midway-1-72-ha0174-hobby-master-diecast-airplanes.html
http://www.hobbymaster.com.hk/airpower_32_ha0200.shtml
For the initial June 4th strike, his plane was loaded with one 500lb gray G.P. Mk. 12 bomb centerline, and two 100lb gray G.P. Mk. 4 bombs outboard.
WIP: Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 73rd BS B-26, 40-1408, torpedo bomber attempt on Ryujo
Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 22nd BG B-26, 7-Mile Drome, New Guinea
Minicraft 1/72 B-24D as LB-30, AL-613, "Tough Boy", 28th Composite Group
Looks correct. I have the 1/48 Hasegawa SBD-3 in the stash and located these decals. I'm doing Bests mount but it also has McClusky amongst others
Thanks,
John
He flew a bomber at Midway,not a fighter,not sure of the exact model and makings.
Does this decal company make SBD decals for *** Best's plane in 1/32 scale?
TJS
MR TOM SCHRY ... *** Best's ...
... *** Best's ...
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stikpusher cadman Hello, what F4F plane and markings did Wade McCuskey have at Midway? I am seeing all kinds of conflicting info online and thought I would ask one you historian model experts. Thanks in advance. George Re you talking about Elbert Scott McCuskey of VF-3 flying from USS Yorktown at Midway?
the BaronGood call, Stik, it's worth it to ask to clarify the question
Excellent call, indeed...which would explain George's initial comment about 'conflicting info,' which frankly confused me. Easy enough to conflate similar names...which we've all done at one time or another.
In that event...there's an illustration here:
https://thatoneplease.co/Tally-Ho/aausa3/HRF4f3USSYorktown1942.jpg
MR TOM SCHRY Does this decal company make SBD decals for *** Best's plane in 1/32 scale?
Hey Tom - the manufacturer is Starfighter Decals and it looks like they do not have this in 1/32.
They do however have a set for Wildcats at Midway including E.S. McClusky's mount
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/starfighter-decals-4814-wildcats-at-midway-1942--1170856
Thats what I did, Got Wade and Scott confused as the same pilot. Thanks fellows for bring that to my attention. George
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