Zotz Decals

1/32 VF-103 F-14B Tomcat - Jolly Rogers decal sheet

Product # ZTZ32014 for $ 23.00

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Apr 7 2006

 

 

 

This sheet will be a big seller as it includes markings for 3 different paint schemes on 2 different Jolly Rogers Tomcats.

The paint schemes include 2 versions of the scheme for plane #103 with VF-103  BuNo163217 and one scheme with plane #105 BuNo163229 with VF-103.

The first scheme for plane BuNo 163217 plane #103, "60 Years": "Victory 103" was one of VF-103's TARPS configured aircraft and was painted in this scheme during 2003 to commemorate the Squadron's 60th anniversary.  This plane includes a specially painted centerline drop tank and special anniversary markings on the tails.  One interesting point is the pilots name below the canopy "ENS Jack Ernie Bones.

The second scheme for plane BuNo 163217 plane #103, "Final Tomcat Cruise".  this scheme replaced the "60 Years" scheme for VF-103's 2004 deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom aboard the USS John F. Kennedy.  These decals are as the plane appeared on Jan 16 2005.

The third scheme for plane BuNo 163229 plane #103, "Victory 105" as it appeared between its return from it return from deployment on Dec 12 2004 and it's retirement flight on January 2005.  This is a somewhat lo-viz scheme compared to the other Jolly Rogers schemes. 

There are 5 pages of instruction sheets with 4 view colour drawings of these plane showing camo patterns and decal placement.  The decals are contained on 5 decal sheets and include formation lights for one aircraft.  The printing of the decals is of a very high quality.

You can order this decal sheet from the Zotz Decals website

I would like to thank Zotz Decals for providing me with this review sample.

Steve

 

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford