Navy Test and Evaluation Squadron 30
(VX-30) has been represented, until now, only sporadically. Sharing a sheet of
decals with VMFA-225 on TwoBobs’ sheet #48-163. and a Superscale sheet
(#48-1197) with VFA-83, they have been under-represented in the scale modeling
world. With one of the most intimidating squadron logos, and some of the most
eye-catching schemes, modelers of modern Naval Aviation subjects have been left
largely out in the cold with regards to having a Bloodhound or three in their
kennel.
Enter
up-and-coming decal manufacturer Fightertown Decals. Unafraid of putting out
sheets that others have either overlooked or shied away from, and building on
previous successes, they’ve stepped up to answer the needs of modelers wanting
to add the Bloodhounds to their collection.
Like
several other decal manufacturers, Fightertown has numerous contacts in the
community their products focus on; in this case, Naval Aviation (like,
there’s any other kind?)OK, those Air Force guys are pretty tight,
too! My point is this: their subjects are painstakingly researched, and every
detail is reproduced.
Included with this package are:
Decals
for the following jets:
- Bloodhound
100 F/A-18A BuNo. 163122
- Bloodhound
101 F/A-18A BuNo. 162455
- Bloodhound
102 F/A-18A BuNo. 163130
- Bloodhound
200 F/A-18B BuNo. 163115
- Bloodhound
203 F/A-18B BuNo. 161740
Click on
images below to see larger images
Also
included with this package are:
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Separate
sheet of formational “slime” lights.
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Two-View
color profile references for each of the above-mentioned jets, as well as
topside/bottom views.
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Numerous
reference points for each aircraft.
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Federal
Standard paint color callouts for each aircraft.
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One
set of walkway decals.
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One
set of data plate decals.
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Mission-specific
loadout information.
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Landing
gear data plate reference photos.
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Aftermarket
accessory list.
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Brief
history/mission-specific profile of VX-30.
The decals,
printed by Microscale, are in perfect register throughout. Fightertown
Decals has continued their commitment to excellence with this
release. By releasing this sheet, they have provided the modeler with several
options for modeling an important Aviation subject. Highly recommended without
reservation.
James
My thanks to Brian Plescia of Fightertown
Decals for the review sample.
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