OK, yet another F-18 sheet. Sorry, I cannot resist. Oddly, I have not built an F-18 model in at least 10 years. Guess I should do one to justify all these decal sheets!

This is another sheet from the now defunct Repliscale. Seems like longevity is a real problem among some decal makers, regardless of how ambitious the production plans are. Like other 1/72 sheets, this one gives the builder the ability to do a number of different planes. Frankly, I like this option, as it further increases the uniqueness of the completed model. Sure, it is easy to do with modern planes. Just change a few serials and code letters, but it really does add to things.

The two units in this sheet are both from Hawaii. VMFA-212 has the option of doing any one of four different planes from that unit. You can do 01, 03, 04, or 14. The appropriate serials and pilot names are given.

The other is from VMFA-232. With this sheet you can do 01, 06 and 07. In fact, plane 01 is the only one that carries any color on this sheet other than shades of grey.

The sheet has full insignia and data for two planes. I didn't notice it at first, but the bars on the national insignia are not in the proper place. They are too low.  This means that you'll have to use kit decals for these or get them from another source.

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