This sheet contains markings for two aircraft. For kits, you have only the Hasegawa P-3C. They have also done an EP-3 and part of the Falcon triple-conversions packets include the EP-3 bits as well. The Triple Conversion set will be easier to find and I believe it is still in production.

The VP-4 'Skinny Dragons' plane is a P-3B, but there are few mods needed to backdate a P-3C

The EP-3E is from VQ-1 and I've seen this plane in both of these motifs during my tour with the unit in the mid-1970s. The fancy one includes the blue bands that were briefly carried by the squadron for a period of time. The other with the black bunny on the fin is the more normal unit presentation, though not as colorful.

The sheet contains basic data and insignia for both aircraft. A nice sheet if you can find it.

September 2006

Review copy courtesy of your editor and his wallet.