Starfighter Decals 1/72 F4U Bent Wing Birds Part 1 Decal First Look
by Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | July 2014 | Manufacturer | Starfighter Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F4U Bent Wing Birds Part 1 Decals | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72-143 | Pros | Six distinctive subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $8.00 |
First Look
Starfighter Decals has released this nice variety of carrier-based F4U Corsairs for your favorite 1/72 scale kit.
This decal set provides markings for the following subjects:
- F4U-1D, 57897, VBF-85, 9, USS Shangri-La, 1945
- FG-1D, 82797, VF-83, 185, USS Essex, 1945
- F4U-1D, 82325, VMF-112, 3, USS Bennington, 1945
- F4U-1D, unknown, VF-5, 4, USS Franklin, 1945
- F4U-1D, unknown, VBF-6, 28, USS Hancock, 1945
- F4U-1D, unknown, VMF-216, 114, USS Wasp, 1945
This provides sufficient markings to do at least one aircraft if you reuse the national markings, etc., from the kit(s). You can purchase these decals directly from Starfighter Decals on their website.
My sincere thanks to Starfighter Decals for this review sample!