This next new
sheet covers the camouflage period after the bright 'yellow wings' aircraft were
muted into a more war-like scheme. The sheet is probably sized for the Accurate
Miniatures kit, though I'm sure that if you have the HiPM one, it will work on
that as well since that are not any bands of size-specific items like that.
Except where noted, the aircraft are in FS 35189 Blue-Grey over 36440 Light Gull
Grey. Of course, there was no FS 595 standard back then, but these are pretty
close.
First is an SB2U-2 from VS-9 aboard the USS Charger in 1942.
Second is another VS-9 aircraft from the same time period.
The USS Ranger carried this VS-41 SB2U-2 during its 1941/42
cruise. Though it shows the black codes and large insignia without the central
red dot, during 1941 and early 42 the insignia would have had the red dot and
the codes were probably white, at least early on.
In overall Light Gull Grey is this SB2U-3 assigned to MCAS
Ewa in Hawaii during early 1941.
Finally, with VS-42 on the USS Ranger during late 1942 is
this SB2U-2
The sheet
provides insignia for three if you choose wisely, prop tips for two, and data/wing
walk areas for one aircraft. Also included are
the proper wing gun shell ejector chutes in etched brass. The instructions give
more information on this and are very nicely done in full color.
The decals themselves are superbly printed and quite thin,
making for a logical choice for your next project.
August 2006