 This
new decal set covers four Grumman F4F-4 Wildcats in 1/48 scale. All four
Wildcats were based at Guadalcanal in the turbulent period of 1942 to
1943.
Registration and colour on my sample sheet is perfect.
This sheet features Tom Tullis' colour artwork in
"ultra-realistic" mode. Light, shadows, reflections and
weathering are all subtly depicted to create a very vivid,
three-dimensional feel to the artwork. Each aircraft receives a single
port-side profile
Nobody could accuse Wildcats of this period of having garish colour
schemes. Each aircraft is finished in basic Navy camouflage of Blue Grey
over Light Grey. Despite the apparent limitations of this scheme, the
subjects are lifted from the norm by some very interesting markings.
"White 77" has a painted-out tail stripe, a cartoon caveman on
the fin and victory flags under the cockpit. "White 2" has the
number repeated on the nose and a swag of victory flags under the cockpit.
"Black 8" is a well-travelled machine with yellow Operation
Torch markings painted out around each roundel and a stylised Indian Head
under the windscreen. "Black 53" is plainly marked but
significant as the mount of Marines ace Capt. Joe Foss.
Three full sets stars are supplied, including one set with Operation
Torch markings "painted out".
This is a terrific decal sheet to enhance Tamiya's kit.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Meteor
Productions for the review sample
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