This is not the
first CF-18 from the Canadian Air Force to have a massive Red Maple Leaf on the
top of the jet, but this is the most colourful version of this paint
scheme. This latest decal set from Leading
Edge Models is very well done and highly complete. Dave at
Leading Edge Models
has reason to be quite proud of this latest offering....this decal sheet is a
stunning beauty.
This decal sheet is
for the 60th Anniversary bird for 425 Squadron CAF.
Further below is a
photo of the complete 1/48 decal set. This is one very nice decal
sheet. All you need to do this paint scheme is included in the decal
sheet(s). The 2 pages of instructions are very detailed to help you get
this paint scheme perfect. The instructions include directions to paint
the Red Maple Leaf or use the large Red Maple Leaf decal. If you
choose to paint the Red Maple Leaf, then the white pin stripes to go around the
red Maple Leaf are included on the decal sheet(s). The 1/48 set includes 2
large decal sheet and the 1/72 set includes 1 large decal sheet. The 1/72 decal set has all the
decals on one large decal sheet. The printing quality is also flawless and
shows no signs of loss of crispness in this smaller scale. The printing
quality of this decal sheet if typical Leading Edge flawlessness. Even the
stencils on the 1/72 sheet are readable.
The false canopy for
the underside comes in multiply pieces to make decaling this plane with the
wheel down a very easy task. Every aspect of this decal sheet is very well
thought out and although this looks like an involved paint sheet....it should be
easy with these decals from Leading Edge Models.
This sheet is sure to be highly
popular and will sell out quickly I suspect.
Special thanks to
Dave at Leading Edge Models for the review
samples.
Steve Bamford
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