I am pleased to see that Starfighter Decals has decided to up-scale some of its sheets. This particular one is for the F8F-1 Bearcat. I know that many have been hoping to see some of these schemes in 1/48 and so here you are. I should mention that these are for the short tail Bearcats so you may need to do some mods to the kit you have in order for it to be brought up to specs.

All are in overall gloss sea blue and may or may not have aluminum hubs and struts.

First up is the CAG bird from the USS Tarawa in 1948.

Second, a VF-11 aircraft from 1949, also aboard the USS Tarawa.

Finally a yellow wing Bearcat from Naval Ordnance Test Station during 1950.

There are enough insignia to do two full aircraft and using insignia from other sheets, you can easily do all three. These are very nicely printed . The instructions give additional info like fin tip colors and prop boss colors as well as proper markings placement.

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

October 2011

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