Hi Everyone,
This past weekend I picked up a “Classic” Revell 1/28 Spad XIII kit with Eddie Rickenbacker’s markings and I’d like to make it as Frank Luke’s plane. Does anyone know of a company that makes decals for Luke’s plane? I tried Copper State and they still sell BE sets for this kit but no decals. Did Academy once make a 1/28 Spad kit with Luke’s markings? I have an “itch” to try a WWI plane and I want to “experiment” on this kit before moving on to my WNW kits.
As far as I know, the ‘old’ Copper State were the only ones that did Luke decals in 1/28. I suspect they’re rare as hens’ teeth now, but you might keep checking auction sites or querying forums in hopes one may turn up.
One of Revell’s issues of the same kit - the one I built some time back in the '70s - came with Luke’s markings as well. One more thing to keep an eye out for.
Making your own decals is a possibility as well. Companies like Kodiak, Bare Metal Foil and Testors all produce ‘blank’ decal paper in clear and white for inkjet and laser. Alternatively, you could try one of the ‘custom’ decal services.
Just as a reference, here’s the old CSM sheet if you’ve never seen it:
Good luck!
Thanks gregbale! I’ll keep looking for something to pop up.