FCM Decals 1/72 P-40 1°/14° G.Av. Decal First Look
by Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | April 2014 | Manufacturer | FCM Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | P-40 1°/14° G.Av. | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72023 | Pros | Ten distinctive subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $TBA |
First Look
FCM Decals has an interesting line of aftermarket decals from Brazil. The subjects covered in this line include many Brazilian civil and military aircraft subjects, WWI aircraft, and the occasional look at the aircraft of other nations as well.
In this set, we have an your choice of 10 different P-40 Warhawks in service with the Brazilian AF. These aircraft include:
- F-40N, 4079, 1, Sqn Cdr, 1953
- P-40N, unk, 57, 1945
- P-40N, 4079, -, 1947
- P-40N, 4085, -, 1947
- P-40N, 4086, -, 1951
- P-40N, 4082, 4, 1951
- F-40M, 4054, 2, 1954
- F-40K, 4038, 4, 1953
- F-40N, 4085, 2, 1953
- F-40N, 4064, 3, 1953
The instructions indicate that this set will work with your choice of Academy, or Hasegawa kits. The drawings show the paint differences between each tail number.
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Thanks to FCM Decals for this review sample.