Furball Aero-Design 1/48 AV-8A/C USMC Jump Jets Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | March 2021 | Manufacturer | Furball Aero-Design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | AV-8A/C USMC Jump Jets | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48073 | Pros | 10 distinctive schemes |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $19.99 |
First Look
Here's the latest new release from Furball Aero-Design. This set provides a nice selection of USMC AV-8A/C Harriers just in time for the Kinetic kit. Let's take a look:
The examples presented here include:
- AV-8A, 159240, VMA-231, NM/601, USS Roosevelt, 1976
- AV-8A, 159258, VMA-231, CG/4, MCAS Cherry Point, 1977
- AV-8A, 159232, VMA-513, WF/1, MCAS Iwakuni, 1976
- AV-8A, 158966, VMA-513, WF/11, MCAS Cherry Point, 1976
- AV-8A, 158968, VMA-513, WF-5, MCAS Yuma, 1977
- AV-8A, 158964, VMA-542, WH/00, MCAS Cherry Point, 1975
- AV-8A, 158966, VMA-542, WH/24, MCAS Cherry Point, 1975
- AV-8C, 159254, VMA-542, WH/12, MCAS Cherry Point, 1986
- AV-8C, 158706, VX-5, XE/27, NAS China Lake, 1981
- AV-8A, 158702. VMA-231, CG/00, NAS Fallon, 1983
The decals are printed by Cartograf and look fantastic. This set provides markings for the 10 aircraft options, with stenciling to support at least two models.
My sincere thanks to Furball Aero-Design for this review sample!