I am building a Vietnam era 1/48 scale Skyraider from VA-176 aboard CVS -11 Intrepid. I need some help. What is the best brand and color to use for that Navy gray shade? Does anyone know where I can get the decals for VA 176? I am not an airplane builder, but I bought the kit at a swap meet and I am anxious to get it done.
Many thanks
DJ
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USN Vietnam Skyraider Question
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Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 09:36 AM UTC
Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 10:17 AM UTC
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I am building a Vietnam era 1/48 scale Skyraider from VA-176 aboard CVS -11 Intrepid. I need some help. What is the best brand and color to use for that Navy gray shade? Does anyone know where I can get the decals for VA 176? I am not an airplane builder, but I bought the kit at a swap meet and I am anxious to get it done.
Many thanks
DJ
Hi,
Decal wise, Cutting Edge did do a decal set called "Skyraiders 2" but its OOP. Other then that, one of the Tamiya, and the Esci/Ertl kits both had the markings for VA-176 in the box.
As for the grey, that would be light gull grey, as for brand, that all depends on what paints you can get.
Andy
210cav
Virginia, United States
Joined: February 05, 2002
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Joined: February 05, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 11:22 AM UTC
Andy-- many thanks for your reply
DJ
DJ