Furball Decals FD 48048: Growler Anthology
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This is another set produced from Furball Aero-Design. This is the first sheet I've seen dedicated to the F-18G Growler. The set contains markings for twelve aircraft, all in the somewhat boring FS 36320 and FS 36375 camouflage. However, the unit markings on this one make up for this in many of the cases. Most of the units flying the type are included on the sheet, though not all as some are included in the basic kit boxing.
Here is a rundown of what is on the sheet. Note that these markings are, perforce, relatively recent.
VAQ-132,
EA-18G 166894, “NL 540”, AVIANO AB, OPERATION ODDESSY DAWN, 2011
VAQ-132, EA-18G 166935, “NL 541”, MISAWA AB, 2014
VAQ-135, EA-18G 166941, “NL 521”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2011
VAQ-133, EA-18G 168376, “NG 500”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2015
VAQ-137, EA-18G 168266, “AB 500”, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 2014
VAQ-139, EA-18G 168256, “NA 500”, USS CARL VINSON
VAQ-209, EA-18G 166895, “AF 500”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2015
VAQ-209, EA-18G 166896, “AF 501”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2015
VAQ-129/390TH ECS, EA-18G 168893, “NJ 543”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2015
VAQ-135, EA-18G 166940, “NL 520”, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, 2011
VAQ-140, EA-18G 168375, “AG 500”, USS TRUMAN, 2015
VAQ-141, EA-18G 166928, “NF 500”, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2013
The sheet contains full stencils and other markings for two planes. In with the markings are various shades of intake warning markings so be sure to read the placement guide to see what goes where.
In concert with other Furball Aero-Design sheets, you will find a most complete placement guide that offers snippets of information on each aircraft. A comprehensive data placement guide is also included. These planes, especially considering that most are new and have never been through rework, will be festooned with markings.
An excellent sheet for the Hasegawa Growler. I think that perhaps Italeri has done one of these as well, though no guarantee the markings will fit if that is the case. These sheets have historically sold out relatively quickly, so I recommend picking yours up at the earliest opportunity.
March 2016
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