We have a nice Bearcat sheet, courtesy of Starfighter Decals. This sheet provides markings for four aircraft, though only three are shown on the cover. All are in the base scheme of gloss sea blue, though there are exceptions. For kits you can choose from a variety from Testors/Hawk, Hobby Boss, and Academy/Hobbycraft. All the schemes are -2 Bearcats.

First up is the most colorful with its chrome yellow wings and tail plane as well as the red rudder and wing bands. Theis is from VU-4 in 1953-54. The wing bands are included though you may wish to paint those to match the rudder.

Nexe is a plane from VF-152 in late 1949. This red trimmed plane is the CAG.

One of the various units to carry the Jolly Roger is next with this VF-61 plane from the USS Coral Sea in 1949. The only color is the the white fin tip.

Not shown is a VF-194 plane from the USS Boxer in 1950. This aircraft has yellow trim on the fin tip and prop hub with the yellow stripes on the trim tab and lower fin.

The decals are nicely done and the sheet comes with a full color markings placement guide.

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

August 2015

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