Starfighter Decals

1/72 TBD Devastators in War Paint decal sheet

product # 72-108  $8.00  for Airfix Kit

Product article by Steve Bamford on April 7 2009

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This new decal sheet from Starfighter Decals includes markings for 8 different aircraft from the following units: VS-42; VT-2; VT-6; and VT-8. Insignia and Aircraft Data for 2 complete aircraft. Prop tip markings designed to fit the Airfix kit included.

The 5 aircraft read like a who's who of the US campaign in the Pacific with featuring some very historic aircraft. 

  • TBD Devastator VS-42 in May 1941

  • TBD Devastator VT-2 in May 1942 Battle of Coral Sea

  • TBD Devastator VT-8 in Feb 1942

  • TBD Devastator VT-6 in May 1941

  • TBD Devastator VT-6 in Oct 1941

  • TBD Devastator Torpedo 8 Battle of Midway June 1942 T-14 Ens. G. Gay

  • TBD Devastator Torpedo 8 Battle of Midway June 1942 T-16 Lt. Cdr. J.C. Waldron

  • TBD Devastator Torpedo 6 Doolitttle Raid April 1942

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The 5 pages of instructions are clear and include a color side view of each aircraft with additional views of critical parts of the aircraft to help with decal placement.  The decals are beautifully printed on 1 decal sheet and one insert decal sheet.  

The USN's battle in the Pacific is full of stories of heros performing often what seems like impossible tasks to ultimately win the day and secure peace in the Pacific.  This decal sheet captures 8 of the aircraft that helped make this possible with planes that were at some of the critical battles in the PTO during WW2.

Research help for this decal sheet was provided by Mark Tutton and Mike Lampros.

Steve

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

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford