Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/48 F/A-18C Hornet's Revenge Pt. 4 decal sheet

Product # CED48249 for $8.99

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 5 2004

 

 

 

This new decal sheet from Cutting Edge Modelworks includes markings for VFA-15  and VFA105 for two F/A-18C's in 1/48 scale.  The recommended kit for these decals is the Hasegawa F/A-18C.

The first Hornet on this sheet is a F/A-18C with the VFA-15.  This CAG bird is in the standard  FS 36375 / FS 36320 scheme and features black stenciling and numbers.  On the tails is a Gold Lion riding a white missile to target.  There is also a  golden wrench on both sides of the fuselage.  There is also the text Valions on the drop tanks.  On the right side of the forward fuselage are red and white Stripes from the US Flag with the text "Don't Tread on Me".  this jet has the refueling boom door removed due to problems with the cover during combat operations.

The second Hornet on this sheet is a F/A-18C with the VFA-15.  This CAG bird is in the standard  FS 36375 / FS 36320 scheme and features green/gold stenciling and numbers.  On the tails is a black knight chess piece on a green pennant.  This jet flew off the USS Harry S Truman and text on the side of the fuselage reads "GIVE 'EM HELL".  This jet also includes mission markings.

The decals were flawlessly printed and the clear carrier film is trimmed very close to the crisply printed colored areas, which is always good to see.  

The instructions are clear and an extra page of text instruction is included with a small bit of info about both of the planes as well as helpful tips for decal application. 

A very nice decal sheet and highly recommended for all the Horent builder out there..

Steve

I would like to thank Cutting Edge Modelworks for providing me with this review sample.

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford