MAW Decals 1/48 F/A-18D Non IFF Update First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | August 2009 | Manufacturer | MAW Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F/A-18D Non IFF Update | Scale | 1/48 |
| Kit Number | 48-R014 | Primary Media | Resin |
| Pros | Very simple update for the Hasegawa Hornets | Cons | |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $4.99 |
First Look
MAW-Decals continues its love affair with the F/A-18 Hornet in this latest release. This set updates the Hasegawa 1/48 F/A-18D with the additional antennas applied to the late block and refit Hornets with the IFF updates, but this set supports those Deltas that received a number of the updates except for the new IFF system (the bird cutter blade antennas ahead of the windscreen).
This set provides the comm antennas, a new navigation antenna and the all-important GPS dome (not shown here but also included). These simply attach to the specified spots on the airframe with a touch of cyano and you're updated!
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!