This latest set from Leading Edge is a standard stencils suite that includes not only your usual stencils, but also those for the seat and landing gear. In addition, Leading Edge has included a set of canopy masks (not shown as it would look like a brownish rectangle). One for the Hasegawa kit and one for the Revell/Monogram version.

Also included in this set are markings for ten different CF-18s, both single and twin seat versions. These markings are mostly in the form of unit badges and special markings for the Balkan Rats and a Bear Hunter. The specifics are isolated from the rest of the sheet to make them easy to find. There are even markings for intake and exhaust covers, which can be made from a variety of materials such as foil or tissue.

As with all Leading Edge sets, the instructions are world class. They show every single markings position as well as provide color images of some of the specialty markings, the upgrades done to the CF-18 and the placement of the seat and landing gear decals.  Leading Edge has gone to great lengths to ensure that this sheet will provide the finest model possible and it very much shows.

January 2009

Review sheet courtesy Leading Edge Decals. Thanks for your support

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