Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/32 A-10A "Black Lightning" decal sheetScale

Product # CED32050 for $12.99

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 24 2004

 

 

 

This new decal sheet from Cutting Edge Modelworks includes markings for one A-10 Warthog in 1/32 scale.  The recommended kit for these decals is the Monogram A-10A.

The first Warthog on this sheet is an A-10A #79-621 with the 118th FS / 103rd FW with the Connecticut ANG.  This "Black Lightning" paint scheme is to commemorate the 118th RS P-51 in WW2.  This commemorative A-10 is in the standard  FS 36375 / FS 36320 scheme and features black stenciling and numbers with big black lighting bolt with yellow outlines.  There is an FS 36118 false Canopy on the underside.  On the side of the engine cowlings is the text "The Flying Yankees 80 Years".  

The large black stripes on the sides of the fuselage are partially provided as decals and painting masks are also included for the part of the black stripes that go around the nose of the aircraft.  No mask is provided for the grey false canopy on the underside so you'll have to mask that yourself.

The decals were flawlessly printed and the clear carrier film is trimmed very close to the crisply printed colored areas, which is always good to see.  

The instructions are clear and an extra page of text instruction is included with a small bit of info about using the Black Magic paint masks as well as helpful tips for decal application. 

A very nice decal sheet and highly recommended for all A-10 builders out there that want a retro paint scheme on their A-10.

I would like to thank Cutting Edge Modelworks for providing me with this review sample.

Steve

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford