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1/350 F-14A/VF-41 "Black Aces"
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by Martin J Quinn |
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| Starfighter Decals has released a set of decals for F-14A Tomcats of VF-41, the Black Aces, circa 1979-80. These include markings for Operation Eagle Claw, the abortive 1980 rescue mission of the American hostages in Iran | |||
| THE DECAL SHEET | |||
| There is one small decal sheet in this set, with markings for 10 F-14A Tomcats. The decals include national markings, aircraft numbers, squadron markings, and special markings for Operation Eagle claw, which were - according to the small instructions - worn for less than two weeks. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS | |||
| The instructions are on the back side of the packaging insert, with a brief description of the special markings and a color profile of a sample F-14A, showing decal placement. Simple, but enough to do the job. |  |
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| CONCLUSIONS | |||
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is a very nice little set of decals. The colors all look in register
and the decals are nicely printed. Use caution when cutting
decals from the sheet - they are small, even in 1/350. If you are
building a USS Nimitz at the time of the abortive Iranian Hostage Rescue,
you'll need this sheet to trick out your Tomcats. This is Starfighter
Decals set 350-103-S, VF-41 Black Aces 1979-80. It retails for $8.00,
and is available from Starfighter Decals. Thanks to Starfighter
Decals for the review sample. Highly Recommended. |
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