New
from Flying
Leathernecks Decals is
#FL-48001 CH-53E Heavy Haulers; featuring markings for eight aircraft of the 22nd
MEU:
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CH-53E CJ 16, BuNo
162526, HMH-461, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E CJ 20, BuNo
163062, HMH-461, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E CJ 21, BuNo
163063, HMH-461, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E EN 08, BuNo 161533,
HMH-464, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E EN 11, BuNo
162001, HMH-464, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E EN 12, BuNo
162481, HMH-464, MCAS New River, NC April 2008
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CH-53E Cadillac 21 - 22nd
MEU(SOC) EM 21 BuNo 162521 HMH-461 attached to HMM-261(REIN)ACE
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CH-53E Cadillac 22 - 22nd
MEU(SOC) EM 22 BuNo 161955 HMH-461 attached to HMM-261(REIN)ACE
The decals were designed for
use on Academy’s 1/48th CH-53E Super Sea Stallion.
The set features a novel approach in regards to the application
instructions and reference material in the form of a CD-ROM disc. The disc has five picture folders which contain
high-resolution photos covering the following;
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29 photos of the cockpit
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104 photos covering the
airframe and cabin
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32 photos covering the
three aircraft from HMH-461
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24 photos covering the
three aircraft from HMH-464
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23 photos covering the two
aircraft from HMH-261
The last folder has the
application guides for all eight aircraft in .PDF format.
A paper guide is also included
which gives application instructions for the nose art, color information with FS
codes for the airframe, and other aftermarket items available for the Academy
CH-53E kit.
The decals themselves are
printed by Cartograf and are crisp with excellent registration and color depth.
The excellent color nose art portion of the set was done by Archer Fine
Transfers. They are printed on
continuous clear film which will require some careful trimming to apply.
Once trimming has been done, the decal is applied over a white
background, which is on the main set. No
stencils are provided as the kit decal sheet has a complete set and are of
sufficient use.
The set retails for $17.00USD
and is available from Orion Scale Models/Flying Leatherneck Decals- www.orionscalemodels.com
The Academy CH-53E is an
impressive kit and these high quality markings will allow for an even more
impressive build with its colorful and unique artwork.
The $17.00 price tag is a heck of a deal considering the eight markings
options and the photo reference CD-ROM (which will benefit those building the
CH-53E in general).
Thanks to Dave Roof for the
review sample.
Albert
These decals
are available directly from Flying
Leathernecks Decals.
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images below to see larger images
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