Starfighter Decals 144-127: F
-102A Part 1, USAF|
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For Revell/Otaki kit. Alps printed. |
This next new sheet from Starfighter decals is for the F-102 Delta
Dagger. The only
extant kit is the old Otaki version that has been reissued by Revell. Not
exactly one that is readily found, but also not one that is impossible to find.
This sheet offers markings for three aircraft. All of them are in overall ADC
Grey FS 16473. The sheet provides full markings and intake walk areas for all
three options.
First up
is from the 57th FIS, based in Keflavik, Iceland. This unit has the distinction
of being the last regular USAF unit to fly the F-102 and it wasn't until the
early 1970s that they were traded in for the F-4E. Large 'arctic' markings on
wings and fin.
Next is from the 326 FIS at Richard Gebaur AFB near Kansas City in 1957/58. This one has yellow wing tips and may have had a yellow radome.
Finally, from the 329th FIS at George AFB near Victorville, Ca in 1960. This one has a rather unusual serial presentation that is lacking the '0' after the first digit.
This particular sheet is ALPs printed so will require care in handling and in cutting out the various markings. There are enough data markings and insignia to do both aircraft. Instructions are in full color and provide FS 595 references as well as markings placement information.
Those of us who are fans of 1/144 should be glad that Starfighter Decals has taken the time and trouble to provide us with optional markings and they don't charge a fortune for them either. Well worth the cost and I highly recommend visiting them to see what else they offer.
Thanks to www.starfighter-decals.com for the review sample.
October 2008
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