MAW-Decals 1/48 F/A-18C VMFA-251 Thunderbolts Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | April 2006 | Manufacturer | MAW-Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F/A-18C VMFA-251 Thunderbolts | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48-MAW002 | Pros | Markings for two different schemes for the same aircraft |
| Cons | Skill Level | Novice | |
| MSRP (USD) | Out of Production |
First Look
MAW-Decals is a relatively new decal company that seems to be well-placed to get quality information - Camp Lejuene, NC. MAW (for Marine Air Wing) is affiliated with VF Decals (VF - Navy Fighter Squadron).
In their first release, they've tackled three F/A-18D Night Attack Hornets from three different USMC squadrons. This time around, we have a disctinctive F/A-18C from VMFA-251 'Thunderbolts' representing its colors at two different times.
The two markings covered in this set are:
- F/A-18C, 164871, VMFA-251, AB/200, CVW-1, USS Theodore Roosevelt, July 2001
- F/A-18C, 164871, VMFA-251, DW/200, July 2003
The decal printing is crisp and colorful and also includes one set of maintenance stencils. The instructions are printed in full color. This set also includes a vinyl mask to paint the the false canopy on the underside of the aircraft.
For more information about this set and the other releases from MAW-Decals, visit their website at http://www.mawdecals.com.
My sincere thanks to MAW-Decals for this review sample!