This last new sheet from Starfighter Decals is for the SH-3H Sea King. Now to my knowledge, the only kit in this scale is the one by Sweet. It is a nice model, though the landing gear seemed to be too short on the one I built a few years back. Regardless, this sheet provides two markings options, complete with the black area around the exhaust and cabin window decals. tail blade tip markings are also included. Two options are HC-2 'Fleet Angels' from the USS Nimitz in 1976, complete with bicentennial markings. The other is from HS-5 'Night Droppers' aboard the USS Eisenhower in 1979. Both are in the more colorful white over light gull grey markings. The modeler will have to either paint the boom band or use what is in the Sweet kit.

The ALPS printed decals are very nicely done and for those who have used these before, not a problem. New users should be advised that these are somewhat fragile in terms of scratching if over-handled and need to be cut out individually from the solid backing.

Thanks to www.starfighter-decals.com for the review sample.

March 2009

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