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MAW-Decals |
1/72 Alphabet Soup (F/A-18A,C,D) |
Sheet Number: 72-MAW-003 |
Reviewed by Scott Hollingshead, IPMS# 34786 |
MSRP: $13.99 Website: www.mawdecals.com For those of you who are big Marine Corps aviation fans that also like the F/A-18 Hornet; this set is made just for you. This decal sheet includes the markings for five different aircraft, and three Hornet variants. Three of the markings are for F/A-18 A+ models, one is for an F/A-18C, and the other is for a two-seat F/A-18D. The BuNo and squadrons are as follows:
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The VMFA-232 and VMFA(AW)-332 markings are the most colorful on the sheet, and the VMFA-312 markings also include a three-color band for the tail fins. The other markings on the sheet are low visibility. There are no stencils on the sheet, but all other markings are present for each aircraft including national insignia, jet intake chevrons, and ejection seat warnings. In addition to left and right side drawings of each aircraft showing decal placement, the eight-page directions also dedicate one page to showing armament for each of the nine pylons with remarks as to when the loads are used. Examples from this page include GBU-12D loaded, loaded on CVER, OIF FAC(A) load, and CAX training load to name a few. There is also a page showing the top and bottom of the aircraft for locating those markings, a Federal Standard color listing for all of the drawings, and kit recommendations including aftermarket items such as tail strengthening plates, ejection seats, a wing fold set, dropped flaps, and a painting mask. The decals look similar to those produced by the likes of Microscale. The markings are thin, in register, and each has a minimal amount of carrier film surrounding it. There were no flaws to be seen on my sample. My thanks to MAW Decals for providing a review sample to the IPMS. |
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