Leading Edge Models

1/72 Golden Centennaires Tutor, T-33 & Proposed CF-104 decal sheet

Product # 72.67 (also available in 1/48 scale)

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Jan 18 2007

 

 

 

The latest set of decals from Leading Edge Models provides a full set of markings in 1/72 scale for the Golden Centennaires Tutor, T-33 & Proposed CF-104 paint scheme.  The Golden Centennaires team was formed for the celebration of Canada's 100 year centennial in 1967.  The air show display included the 8 aircraft flying with 2 spares, the CF-101/CF-104 duet and 2 Avro 504K team called "Old Gold".  The 1967 duet of Rene Serrao in the CF-104 and Jake Miller in his CF-101 is a flying display now 40 yars ago that has yet to be matched considering the differences and difficulty of flying these two aircraft side by side in aerobatics within low level air show space.  Unfortunately both aircraft were left in standard markings.  (A future Leading Edge Models decal sheet in in the works for these aircraft).

This decal set contains 2 decal sheets, one page of colour side view images and one sheet of black and white line drawings with text.  A very complete page of B&W instructions is included covering all the tiny special details you'll need to avoid any problems while applying these decals as well as 2 view drawings. The instructions go into careful detail about every aspect of the paiting of the model and application of these special Centennial aircraft.  Leading Edge Models is quite complete in the instructions regarding which paint brand and colour will work best and be easiest for the modeller building one of these jets.  The artwork is very well done, especially considering the metalic nature of some of the stripes and the gold centennial maple leaf logos/artwork. The decals are very complete and beautifully printed. 

The printing quality and colours and registration is all first rate and up to Leading Edge Models top class quality.  This is a very recommended decal sheet for anyone that likes building the Canadian jets with special paint schemes.

Special thanks to Dave at Leading Edge Models for the review samples.

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford