Sheet:

Superscale 320246: F-80C Shooting Star

Units: 51st FIW

Price

$12.00 MSRP

Reviewer:

Scott Van Aken

Another great new sheet for the Czech Model F-80C is this one from the 51st FIW. What makes this one so nice is the superb nose art and all that red. This aircraft was operated by the 24 FIS out of Suwon AB in the Fall of 1951. Like many F-80s in theater at the time, the artwork on this one is, well, quite nicely done. Now there are no images of the left side of the plane so in the case of the nose art and name, it is only assumed that it is on the left as well. Same goes for the markings on the Misawa wing tanks. It makes sense that it would be duplicated on  both sides of the aircraft, but in the case of 'Strip n Stare' it is not a for sure deal. However, Superscale does provide them if you wish to use them. The nose stripes, and tail stripes are provided as decals, but the nose itself will need to be painted as will the upper nose anti-glare stripes. Stencils will need to come from the kit decals. A neat touch that was in the other sheet is a decal for the electric heating elements in the canopy top.

As with other new Superscale sheets, these markings are superbly printed by Cartograf in Italy and will make for a great presentation.  

August 2009

Review copy courtesy of Squadron Products. Get yours at your local shop or on-line retailer.

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