AOA Decals 1/48 USMC F-4B/J Phantoms in the Vietnam War Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | October 2021 | Manufacturer | AOA Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | USMC F-4B/J Phantoms in the Vietnam War | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48014 | Pros | 18 distinctive options |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $22.50 |
First Look
AOA Decals has revised and released this extensive decal set for the Tamiya 1/48 F-4B and Academy 1/48 F-4B/J kits. This set provides a great selection ofairframes that deployed to Vietnam. As you can see in the images below, this Phantom super set is provided on four sheets of decals with the first two sheets covering all of the distinctive squadron markings, the third sheet providing an extensive set of airframe stencils, and the final sheet providing national markings. While this set provides markings sufficient for one model, you can purchase additional stencil sets to render other subjects covered in this release.
The subjects included in this set:
- F-4B, 152990, VMFA-115, VE/5, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1968-69
- F-4B, 152992, VMFA-115, VE/00, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 1970-71 (option 1)
- F-4B, 152992, VMFA-115, VE/00, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 1971, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, 1971 (option 2)
- F-4B, 150484, VMFA-115, VE/10, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 1970-71 (option 1)
- F-4B, 150484, VMFA-115, VE/10, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 1971, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, 1971 (option 2)
- F-4B, 152990, VMFA-115, VE/2, Nam Phong RTAFB, Thailand, 1972-73
- F-4B, 152258, VMFA-323, WS/11, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1967 (option 1)
- F-4B, 152258, VMFA-323, WS/11, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1967 (option 2)
- F-4B, 150476, VMFA-323, WS/12, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1967
- F-4B, 151422, VMFA-323, WS/9, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1968
- F-4J, 155795, VMFA-232, WT/12, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1969, MCAS Iwakuni AB, Japan, 1969-70
- F-4J, 153833, VMFA-232, WT/13, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 1972, Nam Phong RTAFB, Thailand, 1972-73
- F-4B, 151405, VMFA-314, VW/17, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1968
- F-4B, 153006, VMFA-314, VW/3, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1968
- F-4B, 153006, VMFA-314, VW/3, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1969 (option 1)
- F-4B, 153006, VMFA-314, VW/3, Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1969 (option 2)
- F-4J, 155565, VMFA-334, WU/5, Da Nang AB and Chu Lai AB, South Vietnam, 1968-69, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, 1972
- F-4J, 153813, VMFA-212, WD/6, Da Nang AB and MCAS Kaneohe Bay, 1972
The color profiles provide detailed information on each aircraft to help you render an accurate model of the subject. There are multi-view diagrams to illustrate some of the detail differences as well as placement information for these nice decals.
For more information about this set and the other releases from AOA Decals, visit their website at www.aoadecals.com.
My sincere thanks to AOA Decals for this review sample!