Also known as the Monogram 1/72 F11C-2 Squadron Build
What we are trying to achieve: A full squadron (VF-1B) of 19 aircraft in colorful section markings for the 1933-35 period of US Naval Aviation. We hope to be able to donate the kits to the Patuxent River Naval Aviation Museum if the museum is willing to accept the donation.
1) Model kit -- Monogram 1/72 F11C-2 -- some of you plan to donate your kit(s) or buy direct from Mark at Starfighter Decals. Link to the kit.
2) Decals -- Starfighter Decals Sheet 72-140 has all the BUNO in both black and white. Since there are only enough black / white trim stripes, and National Markings for 6 models, I'll buy 3 sheets. A couple want their own sheets as well but I will cut up the three sheets and put the decals inside the kits when they come in.
3) Aircraft Build Assignments -- Note that 2 models are available.
|
Modeler |
Aircraft |
Notes |
|
Joe H. |
1-F-1 1-F-2 1-F-3 |
Red Section |
|
Andy F. |
1-F-4 |
White Section |
|
|
1-F-5 |
White Section “Dash 2” |
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1-F-6 |
White Section "Dash 3” |
|
Jim R. |
1-F-7 |
True Blue Section “Lead" |
|
Steve W. |
1-F-8 |
True Blue Section “Dash 2” |
|
Collin T. |
1-F-9 |
True Blue Section "Dash 3” |
|
Dave F. |
1-F-10 1-F-11 1-F-12 |
Black Section |
|
Andy W. |
1-F-13 |
Willow Green Section “Lead” |
|
Jonathan W. |
1-F-14 1-F-15 |
Willow Green Section “Dash 2” & “Dash 3” |
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Ryan J. |
1-F-16 1-F-17 1-F-18 |
Lemon Yellow Section |
|
Tim H. |
1-F-19 |
SU-1 Utility aircraft |
4) Paint colors -- Model Master / Testers unless otherwise noted.
- All metal areas not painted in trim color -- Light Gull Gray MM4692, note this is a gloss color as it is different than the Flat Gull Gray.
- Fabric areas -- Aluminum enamel -- 1181 square bottle, according to Jonathan it covers better. Do NOT use a metalizer.
- Upper wing upper side -- Chrome Yellow MM4683 painted over a "primer" coat of yellow zinc chromate (either MM4861 or 1184 square bottle)
- Insignia Red tails/trim -- MM4714 or Tamiya X-7
- Insignia White -- White...
- True Blue -- MM4657
- Black -- Black...
- Willow Green -- MM2028
- Lemon Yellow -- MM4684 Blue Angel Yellow
- Prop -- Aluminum, back of prop from cowl to tip stripes is same blue as the decal prop stripe, so match that blue.
- Tires -- Any black, including a tire black if desired (variation is okay).
- Gloss coat when done -- I know that "gloss" is probably not realistic, e.g. Satin is better, but Satin can be very subjective.
5) Pilots -- below is an image from Modeling Madness of a painted Master Details 1/32 scale Aviator:
6) Bureau Numbers (BUNO) -- below list is from Mark @ Starfighter Decals, combined with new information from a site online that is referencing photos. I believe the decal sheet has the chevron and fuselage stripes, but if you want to match the cowling and fuselage stripe feel free to paint them. Note two corrections to the BUNOs below (1-F-15 & 1-F-16).
| Aircraft | Bureau Number | Section Color Notes |
| 1-F-1 |
9266
| Red fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling |
| 1-F-2 |
9267
| Red upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-3 |
9268
| Red lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-4 |
9270
| White fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling, with black trim |
| 1-F-5 |
9271
| White upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-6 |
9272
| White lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-7 |
9336
| True Blue fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling |
| 1-F-8 |
9274
| True Blue upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-9 |
9275
| True Blue lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-10 |
9276
| Black fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling |
| 1-F-11 |
9277
| Black upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-12 |
9278
| Black lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-13 |
9279
| Willow Green fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling |
| 1-F-14 |
9280
| Willow Green upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-15 |
9281
| Willow Green lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-16 |
9282
| Lemon Yellow fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling, with black trim |
| 1-F-17 |
9331
| Lemon Yellow upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
| 1-F-18 |
9332 or 9337
| Lemon Yellow lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe |
Happy modeling!
