FA-18C VFA-204 Naval Centennial Decals

Published: August 21, 2011
Company: Twobobs Aviation Graphics

The Centennial celebration of Naval Aviation has brought about some really colorful modern aircraft, emulating their predecessors from the yellow wing days, and, in particular, the distinctive unit markings of World War Two aircraft. They have made for some truly one-of-a-kind aircraft, and Bob Sanchez has managed to capture them for us enthusiasts. This particular sheet takes us back to the… more

Blackhawks - Workhorse of the Army Decals

Published: August 21, 2011
Company: Werners Wings

For nearly fifty years, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois was the workhorse of the Army, especially during the Vietnam War. It has also served in countless countries, in countless colors and configurations, doing everything imaginable. Now we have Sikorsky’s UH-60 Blackhawk taking over that role in even more configurations and colors worldwide, and performing even more varied missions.

Our very… more

Centennial of Naval Aviation Reference Cd

Published: August 21, 2011
Company: Twobobs Aviation Graphics

The Centennial celebration of Naval Aviation has brought about some really colorful modern aircraft, emanating their predecessors from the yellow wing days, and, in particular, the distinctive unit markings of World War Two aircraft. They have made for some truly one-of-a-kind aircraft, and Bob Sanchez has managed to capture them for we enthusiasts. Even if you don’t have the five separate… more

North American P-51 Pt. 1

Published: July 19, 2011
Company: Lifelike Decals

Lifelike Decals has produced a 1/48^thscale Mustang sheet for four aircraft that I have not seen before, except “American Beauty, possibly. I’m certainly no expert on every decal sheet that has been previously released, but they all look new to me. The instruction sheet says they are designed for the Tamiya kit. All four aircraft are natural metal, with three of them from the… more

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Part 1

Published: July 19, 2011
Company: Lifelike Decals

It seemed that there was a great surge in the release of 1/72^ndscale B-17 decals as a result of the release of Revell’s B-17G, so you would think this decal sheet was a result. However, that’s not true. Life like’s release is based on the Minicraft and Hasegawa kits, and one of the bonuses you receive is a sheet with the scale drawings of the placement of the cabin windows on the… more

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortresses 850th BS/490th BG & 851st BS/490th BG

Published: July 19, 2011
Company: Squadron Products

Squadron Products has released a new sheet that is perfect for Revell’s 1/72^ndscale B-17G. Both of the aircraft on this sheet are natural metal. “Carolina Moon” is a B-17G-75-BO assigned to the 851st BS/490^thBG, stationed in Eye, England, July 1944. ‘Bobby Sox” is a natural metal B-17G-50-VE assigned to the 850^thBS/490^thBG at Eye, England in August… more

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe Part 1

Published: July 18, 2011
Company: Lifelike Decals

If you don’t already have a Tamiya 1/32^ndscale Spitfire Mk XVI, this decal sheet might be enough to make you want one. This set of decals offers markings for four Mk XVI Spitfires operating during 1946 to 1948. SL721 is the aircraft of Air Marshall Sir James Robb, Commander of the Fighter Command Communications Squadron in Northolt during 1948. The powder blue overall finish is… more

Messerschmitt Me 109 Part 2 (Marseille Special with his Kubelwagen)

Published: July 18, 2011
Company: Lifelike Decals

Whenever you open the bag for this decal set, you get a bunch of stuff. You get two decal sheets that are crammed with markings for four separate Me 109F-4 Tropical aircraft belonging to Hans Joachim Marseille from his 52^ndaerial victory to his 151^stvictory. Sadly, though, there are only enough stencils and walkways for one aircraft. The arrangement of the decals keeps… more

F-16I Wheel Well

Published: April 24, 2011
Company: Aires Hobby Models

The Academy 1/32^ndscale F-16I Sufa is a very nicely done kit, with lots of detail and lots of extra bits and pieces. But, Aires isn’t satisfied with good detail, they want great detail. And, that’s what they have done with this wheel well detail set. There are four resin cast pieces to the set, along with four pieces of copper wire to use for various hoses that would be virtually… more

F-100C/D Exhaust Nozzle

Published: April 24, 2011
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Aires continues to produce some very finely detailed resin parts that upgrade the accuracy of model manufacturer’s releases. The Aires Hobby Models F-100C/D exhaust nozzle for the Trumpeter 1/72 F-100 is no exception. It is molded at the correct length, and comes with a very nice turbine complete with fins and a photo etch flame holder, plus a really nice ribbed burner can and exhaust. The… more