Fightertown Decals

1/48 Test/Eval/Adversary Centennial Celebrations #2 decal sheet

Product # FTD48058 for $16.00 

Product Article by Steve Bamford on May 18 2011

 

This new decal sheet from Fightertown Decals includes markings for 6 different 1/48 aircraft including F/A-18A, F/A-18C, F/A-18F, F-14A, F-14D and bonus markings for an NA-4F. Options for 6 jets and 1 bonus. Build 4 (5 if you source a few extra bits and all 6 if you don't need full stenciling).  This sheets gives you a very pleasing variety aircraft and paint schemes. 

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The 6 jets include the following: 

  • F/A-18A 401 BuNo 162866 VFA-204 River Rattles Historic Naval Reserve 

  • F/A-18C 10 BuNo 164673, VFC-12 Fighting Omars Adversary Jan 11-Current wearing VF-12 1945 USS Randolph Air Group (canopy name is USN first Hellcat Ace).

  • F/A-18C 101 BuNo 165210, VX-31 "Dust Devils" China Lake, Feb 2011-Current, "COSO 101".  This jet has bright orange highlights. 

  • F/A-18F 250 BuNo 166673  VX-9 "Vampires", Feb 2011-Current, "VX-4 Throwback" 

  • F-14A/D Vandy Black Bunny

  • NA-4F BuNo 152101 NAWCWD China Lake in Mar 1979.  This jet has bright orange highlights. 

The 6 pages of instructions are clear and include multiply views of each aircraft as well as helpful paint and markings tips.  The decals are beautifully printed on 1 decal sheet with 6 insert decal sheets and includes formation lights and a set of data markings. The quality of the decals is first rate. 

Fightertown Decals  has hit a bulls eye with this latest sheet and the variety of paint schemes and aircraft is excellent to see all in one package.

You can buy this decal sheet directly from the Fightertown Decals website.

Steve Bamford

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford