MAW-Decals 1/32
F/A-18D Double D

MAW-Decals decals continued to turn out some outstanding subjects and these two F/A-18Ds are no exception. This set provides the markings for two D-model bugs:

• F/A-18D, 164959, VMFA(AW)-553 'The Hawks', ED/01, OIF
• F/A-18D, 164694, VMFA(AW)-224 'The Fighting Bengals', WK/01, April 2004

In addition to these two sheets of markings designed for the Academy 1/32 two-seat F/A-18D kit (reviewed here), this set also includes a photo CD FULL of reference images. There are very high resolution shots of the aircraft featured on many of MAW's decal sheets as well as nice close-up detail shots of the aircraft. Remember that interesting VMFA(AW)-224 F/A-18D squadron commander aircraft that showed up in the sandbox wearing tiger stripes across the airframe? There were only a few shots released by the Navy of this unique paint scheme. This photo CD has a nice walk around of that aircraft still in its tiger stripes. Modelers rejoice!

The decal printing is crisp and colorful and the instructions are printed in full color.

Sample photo from the included CD-ROM

This set is definitely recommended!

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 Decals for this review sample!