Furball Aero-Design 1/48 Low-Viz SLUFs Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | August 2018 | Manufacturer | Furball Aero-Design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Low-Viz SLUFs | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48068 | Pros | 21 distinctive schemes |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $25.99 |
First Look
Here's another nice new release from Furball Aero-Design. This set covers a sampling of A-7E Corsair IIs from each of the active squadrons during the 1980s after the low-visibility camouflage schemes were in full-force. Let's take a look:
The examples presented here include:
- A-7E, 157452, VA-12, AG/400, USS Eisenhower, 1985, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 159283, VA-15, AE/303, USS Independence, 1984
- A-7E, 157586, VA-15, AC/300, 1986
- A-7E, 160726, VA-22, NH/300, USS Enterprise, 1988, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 160537, VA-22, NH/301, USS Enterprise, 1988, Skipper's aircraft
- A-7E, 157485, VA-27, NK/407, USS Constellation, 1983
- A-7E, 160617, VA-37, AE/300, USS Forrestal, 1988, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 158831, VA-46, AB/311, USS America, 1987
- A-7E, 159644, VA-56, NF/414, USS Midway, 1984
- A-7E, 160715, VA-66, AG/303, USS Eisenhower, 1984
- A-7E, 160560, VA-81, AA/407, USS Saratoge, 1986
- A-7E, 160553, VA-83, AA/303, USS Saratoga, 1986
- A-7E, 160563, VA-86, AJ/410, USS Nimitz, 1986
- A-7E, 160554, VA-93, NF/303, USS Midway, 1985
- A-7E, 160273, VA-97, NL/300, USS Vinson, 1989, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 160873, VA-105, AE/400, USS Forrestal, 1989, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 159279, VA-105, AE/412, USS Forrestal, 1985
- A-7E, 155273, VA-146, NE/312, USS Kitty Hawk, 1984
- A-7E, 158012, VA-147, NE/400, USS Kitty Hawk, 1984, CAG aircraft
- A-7E, 157460, VA-147, NE/407, USS Kitty Hawk, 1984
- A-7E, 157475, VA-195, NG/404, USS Ranger, 1983
This set provides markings for 21 aircraft options, with stenciling to support at least two models. Especially noteworthy is the VA-22 example which featured a three-gray wrap-around camouflage scheme. Other decal companies have released markings for this aircraft, but only provide a left-side profile in the instructions leaving you to try to find information to paint the model. The instructions in this set provide four-views and FS595 colors to replicate that scheme as well as equally relevant instructions for the two-gray schemes also rendered in this set.
This set was designed for the Hasegawa (or Revell/Germany) kit though it can be adapted for the HobbyBoss kit.
My sincere thanks to Furball Aero-Design for this review sample!