Gunsight Graphics Fokker Streaky Decals

[WarrenD]

Does anyone know if Gunsight Graphics is still producing the Fokker streaky finish decals?

http://www.internetmodeler.com/scalemodels/nraviation/Fokker_Streaking_New_Decals_by_Gunsight_Graphics.php

Thanks!

Warren

[petrov27]

I thought not, but I know you can still get those produced by Microsculpt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-Sculpt-Decals-1-48-GERMAN-FOKKER-Dr-I-FACTORY-CAMOUFLAGE-FINISH-/361060159877?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5410dcd185

[WarrenD]

Thank you Petrov, but I believe Micro-sculpt only produces products for 1/48th, and I do not build in that scale. I destroy and ruin kits in 1/72nd. 

Warren

[petrov27]

Ah - apologies! I am surprised another company has not produced the streaking decals in other scales - i do not think they are available in 1/32nd scale either.

[WarrenD]

Me too, Gunsight was supposed to be producing them in 72, 48, and 32. I might send them a money order anyway and take a chance.

Thanks!

Warren

[rolanddvi]

Warren, did you try looking on e-bay? I got mine from there but it has been a few years ago.

Mike

[WarrenD]

No Mike, I haven't, but I'll sure give it a try. Thanks!

Warren

[rfindley]

I believe Gunsight Graphics stopped production of the Fokker streaking camouflage several years ago.   They do not respond to emails.

[IanB]

You missed this one by 4 days, keep checking ebay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72-WW1-GERMAN-FOKKER-STREAKED-CAMO-DECAL-/291299454451?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item43d2ccedf3&nma=true&si=Kli2UNJM0Hne84PvFGEZmI%252Fyro0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Personally, I think you're better off painting them, these don't look too good to me!

Ian

[WarrenD]

Well, I wanted to give them a try, I've seen some folks come up with some good results. I wanted to see if I could do the same. In any event, I'll create an ongoing ebay search and see what comes up from time to time.

Thanks for all of your help everyone.

Warren

[RAGIII]

Warren as others have stated Gunsight is no longer producing the decals. Sean and Ira went different directions and Sean just stopped work on the line. For a while I was forwarding all of the requests that popped up on different forums hoping Sean would get back in the business but it seems he just lost interest or it wasn't worth while. As for the results it took some planning on layout but they do work quite nicely, especially if one added some random streaks here and there with oils or other thinned down paint.
RAGIII

[WarrenD]

Rick, I thought the results you, Matt B., and other got were very nice especially, as you said, when you added a bit of streaking with them yourself. I did contact Sean via the Facing Book a long while back about them, and he said "I guess I better make some more up", and that's the last I heard of that. Too bad, as I thought it a good idea.
I'd love to know how he made them, I'd have a crack at it myself.

Warren

[Jamo]

 What scale were you after Warren? I have two spare sets, 1 in 1/32 and 1 in 1/72, both uncut. Send me a PM if interested
Cheers
James

[WarrenD]

Jamo,
         A PM is inbound sir. Thanks to the generosity of you and another forumite, I'll now have two sheets from which to work for my next Fokker builds, which are admittedly, a ways off on the horizon. (I have a couple of off-topic builds to finish, and my next WWI project will not require a streaky "Fokker Finish".) 

I don't know if y'all suffer from this affliction, but I tend to plan builds two and sometimes three projects out. These decals will go towards some Eduard Tripes and hopefully a Fokker-built D.VII.

I am curious about this though:

- Since these decals are OOP, and it doesn't look like the original manufacturer/creator has any interest in producing them anymore, if it would be possible to scan the sheet, and then print some new ones out on clear decal paper?  I'd never take money away from anyone who produces items for our little niche market, but only thought to do this since they're no longer available, etc. Thoughts?  Ideas?

Warren

[jamieg]

Warren;

If you are copying a decal sheet you own, for your own personal use, I think that qualifies as fair use. If it does not, it should.

Jamie