Cutting Edge Decals

Cutting Edge Decals 1/32
A-7D Hot SLUFs Part 1

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review June 2006
Manufacturer Cutting Edge Decals
Subject A-7D Hot SLUFs Part 1
Scale 1/32
Set Number CED32078
Pros Three interesting camo schemes for the USAF SLUF
Cons  
Skill Level Basic
MSRP (USD) OOP

The folks at Cutting Edge Modelworls continue to turn out great aftermarket decals with some of the best instructions/color profiles on the market. In this set, we have three distinctive A-7Ds NOT wearing the usual Southeast Asia camouflage. The term SLUF is an affectionate nickname for the aircraft, which is an acronym for "Short Little Ugly 'Fella'".

The three aircraft covered in this set are:

  • A-7D-6-CV, 69-6222, 162 TFS/178 TFG, OH ANG, 'Scrappy'
  • A-7D-7-CV, 70-1006, 162 TFG, AZ ANG
  • A-7D-12-CV, 72-0169, 162 TFS/178 TFG, OH ANG, 'Little Sweetie'

The two Ohio SLUFs are wearing the two-tone gray wrap-around scheme while the Arizona SLUF is wearing a tan/brown wrap-around scheme. Note that the profiles indicate that the two Ohio birds have the Pave Penny pod installed under the intake whereas the Arizona bird isn't Penny equipped. Check your references if you're going to use these markings to replicate other line aircraft.

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This set provides a colorful alternative to the kit markings in Trumpeter's beautiful A-7D kit and will definitely look great on the contest table!.

Highly recommended!

My sincere thanks to Meteor Productions for this review sample!


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