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USMC / FAA / RNZAF Corsairs

Xtradecal, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number, Description and Scale:

Xtradecal Item No. X72209 – USMC/FAA/RNZAF Corsairs

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

Decals for 15 subjects with colour-printed painting & markings guide

Price:

Available online from Hannants for £6.66 each plus postage.

Review Type:

First Look

Advantages:

Excellent production quality, attractive and interesting options, great value.

Disadvantages:

None noted.

Conclusion:

These are superbly produced decals. They provide a wide range of interesting and attractive options for fans of the Corsair, including a few that are bit unusual. I think this set represents great value, and it is highly recommended.


Reviewed by Mark Davies


Xtradecal's 1/72 scale DH.82a Tiger Moth Pt.1 is available online from Squadron.com

F i r s t L o o k

 

The F4U is a modelling favourite of many, so new decals for this classic subject are sure to be most welcome. This latest release by Xtradecal features some interesting, unusual, and attractive options; as will be apparent from the accompanying images.

The set covers fifteen options and comes supplied in Xtradecal’s usual polythene zip-lock bag. The instructions are nicely produced in colour, consist of three double-sided A-4 sheets, and clearly indicate markings placement. A brief note regarding the aircraft and its airfield or station location is given for each subject. Unsurprisingly, a list of Xtracolor paint codes is also provided for the colours required.

 

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The decals look to be superbly printed and with excellent colour density. The overall quality and number of subjects provided represent great value in my view.

 

 

The subjects covered are:

USMC

  • 17965/8 VMF-422 1st Lt Stout 1944;
  • 17965 K99/103 VMF-115 1944;
  • 17656/2 MABG-2 Project Joe 1945;
  • SS11 Service Sqn 11, MAG-11 Espiritu Santos 1945;
  • 600 VMF-122 Werewolves 1st Lt. Don Wilson Peleliu 1945;

FAA

  • JT238 3BB 759 NAS Yeovilton 1943;
  • JS479 BH2/Q 718 NAS RNAS Ballyherbert 1945;
  • JT260 P54 757 NAS HMS Unicorn 1944;
  • JT634 137/P 1834 NAS HMS Victorious 1944;
  • J565 7-S 1834 NAS MS Victorious 1945.

RNZAF

  • NZ5469/469 W/O Bryan Cox New Britain 1945;
  • NZ5471/471 Fl Lt Wally Jacobs New Britain 1945;
  • NZ5272/NZ5307 307 No.1 Servicing Unit Guadalcanal 1944;
  • NZ5632/62 14 Sqn 'Kathleen (in two variations).

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

These are superbly produced decals. They provide a wide range of interesting and attractive options for fans of the Corsair, including a few that are bit unusual. I think this set represents great value, and it is highly recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for this sample.

 

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Last updated 29 September, 2014

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