[Decals released May 2020]
For Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier (Night
Attack and Plus),
Academy CH-46 Sea Knight, &
Academy CH-53E Super Stallion
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This 1/48 sheet covers multiple aircraft
of the
composite squadron from the 26th MEU, the reinforced HMM-264 Black Knights aboard the USS Bataan
(LHD-5) in 2006-2007.
7
Marking Options Included:
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AV-8B
Night Attack Harrier (1 option)
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AV-8B+
Harrier (1 option)
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CH-53E
Super Stallion (2 options, including one with "Lucky Lady"
artwork)
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CH-46E
Sea Knights (3 options)
Although
each aircraft type has similar markings overall, the minor differences
between them are faithfully captured. Multiple options also allows
potentially modeling a flight deck diorama.
Unlike
the majority of AOA releases, only the specific unique markings are
provided for each scheme, therefore kit decals will need to be used as
appropriate for common airframe data/stencils, national insignia, etc.
Also
different for this release compared to the usual AOA instructions:
rather than illustration/profiles, the instructions consist entirely of
the actual aircraft reference photos.
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