In the Box : Italeri EA-18G Growler 1/48

Subject : EA-18G Growler

Manufacturer : Italeri

Scale : 1/48

Kit Number : 2641

Media : Styrene

Decals : two options, printed by Cartograf

Review: Life Like Decals Messerschmitt Me 109 Part 2 1/32 decals

 

Title:  Life Like Decals Messerschmitt Me 109 Part 2 1/32 decals (Marseille Special with his Kubelwagen).


Description: New from Life Like Decals is a special decal release featuring aircraft flown by Luftwaffe ace, Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille .

This decal sheet contains options for four aircraft flown by Marseille and his Kubelwagen.  

This decal sheet contains basic stenciling which is clearly legible, artwork, kill marks, national markings, colour profiles, b&w data placement guide, brief history notes on the aircraft featured and decals Marseille's Kubelwagen. The recommended model for the Kubelwagen is Tamyia's 1/35 kit.

This special decal release for Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille is also available in 1/72 and 1/48 scales as Life Like Decals Messerschmitt Me 109 Part 2 1/72 (72-018)  and Life Like Decals Messerschmitt Me 109 Part 7 1/48 (48-035).

Review: Rising Decals Fighting Kiwis 1/48 decals

Title:  Rising Decals Fighting Kiwis 1/48 decals

Description: This decal sheet from Rising Decals, titled " Fighting Kiwis" contains markings for a P-40N and two F4U-1D Corsairs. This decal sheet contains national markings, mission/kill marks for selected aircraft, slogans, and full colour instructions.

Decal options for :

P-40N "Gloria Lyons" from 18Sqn RNZAF

F4U-1D "Tutae Wera" from 3Sqn RNZAF

F4U-1D "Nan from 3Sqn RNZAF

An interesting aspect to this decal sheet are the national markings for the Corsairs, they feature  slightly raised "stars" to simulate the over painting of  the US national markings. A nice touch.

Also included are a set of masks for the P-40 to represent the over painting of the "G" for  Gloria Lyons. 

Review: Rising Decals "Thunderbolts over Corsica" 1/72

Title: Rising Decals "Thunderbolts over Corsica" 1/72

Description: Similar to their 1/48 decal sheet of the same name, Rising Decals "Thunderbolts over Corsica" has also been released in 1/72 scale but comes with options for additional aircraft .

The other aircraft featured are "Doggie", "Little Bunny/Norma" and another version of "Wicked Wabbit"

Included are art work, slogans, serial numbers, basic data, national markings for one aircraft (others can be sourced from the host kit or spars box) and other decals.

 

Coming Soon: Life Like Decals "Marseille + his Kubelwagen" Special

Coming Soon: New from Life Like Decals is a special decal release featuring aircraft flown by Luftwaffe ace, Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille . Also included are decals for his Kubelwagen, a nice touch! This decal sheet is available in three scales, 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32.

                                                       





                                           Image courtesy of Life Like Decals

In progress: Italeri's EA-18G kit converted to a RAAF F/A-18F Pt.3

In Progress:  With this update the kit has been painted and is currently drying (off thoroughly ) before a gloss coat & a panel wash. Paints used on the airframe were Gunze Sangyo - FS 36320 & FS36375. Will paint the gray  strips on the wings & tails later. Also the windscreen was tinted using Tamiya's  clear yellow.

Review: Rising Decals "Thunderbolts over Corsica" 1/48

Title: Rising Decals "Thunderbolts over Corsica" 1/48

Description: Rising Decals latest offering is dedicated to the P-47, titled "Thunderbolts over Corsica".

Included are art work, slogans, serial numbers, basic data, national markings for one aircraft (others can be sourced from the host kit or spars box) and other decals.

This decals sheet , contains markings for four P-47 "Razorbacks:

	* P-47D-23-RA, 42-27910, "Hun Hunter XIV", pilot Lt. Col G. O. Wymond

                 *P-47D-15-RE, 42-75719, "Wicked Wabbid", pilot Lt. J. C. Hare

                 *P-47D-15-RE, 42-75719, "Wicked Wabbid", with replacement NMF wing and changed design

                 *P-47D-15-RE, 42-75820, "The Wog", pilot Lt. S. L. Morrow

In progress: Italeri's EA-18G kit converted to a RAAF F/A-18F Pt.2

In Progress:  With this update the kit has been assembled and is almost ready for some paint.


During the assembly stage, attaching the intakes and the flaps were two problem areas.

Joining the intakes to the fuselage , there was a noticeable step- in particular the left intake. To remedy this problem, I shaved the intakes with my hobby knife and used stretched sprue and Tamiya putty to fill in the gaps. Once dried the intakes were sanded flat.


The other problem area was attaching the the flaps to the wings. In the dry fitting stage (See Pt.1) everything seemed to look right but once attached there was a noticeable gap. By now it was to late to alter or reposition the flaps as the hinges are really delicate and I had no spare ones should I have broken one.


So to fix this problem  I used  a veneer created from  sheet styrene and Dymo tape which worked out well.


 More updates to follow.

"Built Kits" updated.

Just uploaded some images to the "Built Kits" section. Enjoy.