Wade McCuskey

Thats what I did, Got Wade and Scott confused as the same pilot. Thanks fellows for bring that to my attention. George

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

the Baron

Good 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

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?

MR TOM SCHRY

... *** Best's ...

Does this decal company make SBD decals for *** Best's plane in 1/32 scale?

He flew a bomber at Midway,not a fighter,not sure of the exact model and makings.

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

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.

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?

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.