Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/48 A-10A "Black Lightning" decal sheet

Product # CED48225 for $8.99

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 10 2004

 

 

 

This new decal sheet from Cutting Edge Modelworks includes markings for two A-10 Warthog's in 1/48 scale.  The recommended kit for these decals is the Monogram A-10A.

The first Warthog on this sheet is an A-10A #79-621 with the 118th FS / 103rd FW with the Connecticut ANG.  This "Black Lightning" paint scheme is to commemorate the 118th RS P-51 in WW2.  This commemorative A-10 is in the standard  FS 36375 / FS 36320 scheme and features black stenciling and numbers with big black lighting bolt with yellow outlines.  There is an FS 36118 false Canopy on the underside.  On the side of the engine cowlings is the text "The Flying Yankees 80 Years".  

The second Warthog on this sheet is a A-10A # 60-616 with the 104th FG, 131st FS out of Barnes Airfield, MA with Operation Deliberate Force in Bosnia when they flew from Aviano, Italy.  This Warthog is in the standard  FS 36375 / FS 36320 scheme with an FS 36118 false Canopy on the underside.  On the tails are a red horizontal stripe and all stencils are in black.  Ladder door artwork is a smiley with a  flat horizontal line for a smile with the text below it that reads "Have a day".

The decals were flawlessly printed and the clear carrier film is trimmed very close to the crisply printed colored areas, which is always good to see.  

The instructions are clear and an extra page of text instruction is included with a small bit of info about plane 616 as well as helpful tips for decal application. 

A very nice decal sheet and highly recommended for all the jet builders out there..

I would like to thank Cutting Edge Modelworks for providing me with this review sample.Steve

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford