CL-415

Leading Edge 1/72
CL-415 Province of Ontario Fire Bomber

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review March 2005
Manufacturer Leading Edge
Subject CL-415 Province of Ontario Fire Bomber
Scale 1/72
Kit Number 72078
Pros Nice color scheme for the Heller kit
Cons  
Skill Level Basic
MSRP (USD) Approx $12.30

Leading Edge has released another sheet for the Heller 1/72 CL-415 fire bomber. This set is for one of two Province of Ontario fire bombers: C-GOGW/275 and C-GOGX/276. Markings are provided to do either aircraft, with all of the stripes, stencils and markings included.

One exception though is aircraft 275. Decals are provided for the leading edge deicing boots, and in the case of 276, these include five bands of international orange. 275 didn't have these bands, so you'll either have to paint over the bands or paint your own leading edge boots for the outboard wing sections.

This is a nice looking aircraft which, for some unknown reason, has not been adopted by the US fire fighting services. Nevertheless, here is your chance to build up a colorful example from up north!

You can purchase Leading Edge Models' decals directly from their website at www.lemdecal.com or contact them at:

CL-415 CL-415 CL-415
Leading Edge Models
E, 83 Skyline Cres., NE
Calgary, AB
T2K 5X2
CANADA

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