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Help for getting decals for 1/72 B-24D "The Blue Streak"

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    November 2011
Help for getting decals for 1/72 B-24D "The Blue Streak"
Posted by Aviator22 on Monday, November 14, 2011 10:34 PM

Hello everyone! I've recently finished construction on a 1960's vintage Revell B-24D. Construction was very smooth and enjoyable, but that changed when I got to the decals. As soon as I dipped the things in water, they shattered, and I mean shattered! Just like glass! It was terrible. I don't know exactly what caused it, apart from their age, of course. In any case, I managed to save one decal, the nose art. Now, does anyone know how I could possibly get ahold of some new-made decals for this particular aircraft in 1/72? I contacted Revell to see if they could help, but I doubt they'll be able to dig up decals for such an old kit. I know the Eduard No. 2111 "Mission Centenarians" kit includes my desired scheme in the decals, but I'm reluctant to drop $50 on a kit right now for the sake of decals, but that might just be what will have to be done. In any case, does any one out there know of an aftermarket decal set with decals for the "The Blue Streak"? Or better yet, does anyone have the Eduard decals languishing in the spares box, just waiting for a good home? (: I'd appreciate any help!

  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: People's Republic of Columbia, Missouri
Posted by Unkie 637 on Friday, November 18, 2011 7:40 PM

I have a sheet from a Revell Blue Streak (original kit decal) I bought the kit from a seller on the Hyperscale Plane Trading forum. It is yours if you want it. I am Building the B-24D as a Guadalcanal based aircraft with red surround  stars and bars. Let me know if you want them. I also have some decal fragments from the one I built 35 years ago. The Pack Rat in me hangs on to everything. Adios, Larry.

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Posted by Aviator22 on Saturday, November 19, 2011 4:48 PM

Larry, you'd be saving my B-24! Of course I'd love them! And the fragments, just in case. You've got a streak of pack rat? Ha, we have that in common! But you never know when things will be useful, right? I'd greatly appreciate those decals! Thank you so much! Tell me what info I need to give you and I'll get it to you right away. I'll be in your debt, thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Gene

  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: People's Republic of Columbia, Missouri
Posted by Unkie 637 on Saturday, November 19, 2011 5:32 PM

Hello, Gene. Let me have your mailing address and I will mail them to you Monday at the latest. They are yours. I don't need anything in return. Just do something nice for tthe next guy. Happy Thanksgiving. Adios, Larry Schmidt. 

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    November 2011
Posted by Aviator22 on Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:07 PM

Thank you so much, Larry. You can bet I'll pay it forward. I've sent you my mailing address via a conversation message. God bless and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Gene Burton

  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: People's Republic of Columbia, Missouri
Posted by Unkie 637 on Monday, April 30, 2012 2:41 PM

Hi, Gene. Did you finish your Blue Streak? I pulled up the FSM site and it highlighted our message thread. I am curious if the decals I sent you did the job. Adios, Larry.

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