1/48 P-38J decals of Richard Bong's plane

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

1/48 P-38J decals of Richard Bong's plane

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, January 13, 2008 3:19 AM

Does anyone know of any company other than Pyn-Up Decals that is making a sheet for Richard Bong's "Marge" P-38J?

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, January 13, 2008 8:50 AM

Mike,

Though not a set of decals per se, but Revell's 1/48 P-38 includes Bong's markings. That's the only other idea I have. Hope that helps!

Revell P-38J

Frank

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, January 13, 2008 1:55 PM

Thanks Frank. Too bad Revell's decals suck.

I guess I will just have to pay the $20 for the Pyn-Up decal sheet if I want to build his plane.

I may just go with an olive drab P-38 instead.

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:11 PM

Yeah, too bad. I would also hate to get the plane all dressed up in a beautiful NMF and have the decals ruin it!

Frank

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:17 PM

You would think Super Scale or one of the other big decal companies would be producing this decal sheet. Bong was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and the top ace of WWII.

I would think this decal sheet would be in high demand.

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, January 13, 2008 3:51 PM

It is in high demand, that's WHY it's $20!

Gee, never thought I would have to explain commerce to an American!

So long folks!

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, January 13, 2008 4:17 PM

Funny this aircraft subject came up. I am planning a trip up the EAA Museum on Thursday where they have a P-38J painted up in Richard Bong's markings.

Frank

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, January 13, 2008 8:24 PM

Bgrigg wrote:
It is in high demand, that's WHY it's $20!
Gee, never thought I would have to explain commerce to an American!

No, it is $20 because it is a limited run by a small company!

All of Pyn-Up's decals are expensive for that reason.

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, January 13, 2008 8:36 PM

I'm just giving you a hard time, Mike.

If you willing to settle on the Revell decals, I've got that kit in the stash, and I wasn't going to use the Bong decals. PM me your addy and I'll send them to you.

Bill

So long folks!

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