Starfighter Decals

1/72 Boeing P-26 Peashooter Pt.3 decal sheet

product # 72-117  $5.00  for Revell Kit

Product article by Steve Bamford on Oct 30 2009

 

This new decal sheet from Starfighter Decals includes markings for 4 different 1/72 Boeing P-26 Peashooter with the 17th Pursuit Group in those wonderfully colorful pre-war paint schemes.

The 4 schemes include:

  • P-26A 34th Pursuit Squadron 33-63 March Field, CA

  • P-26A 73rd Pursuit Squadron 33-47 March Field, CA

  • P-26A 95th Pursuit Squadron 33-62 March Field, CA

  • P-26A 95th Pursuit Squadron 33-62 March Field, CA alternate scheme

The 2 pages of instructions are clear and include 2 or 3 color views of each aircraft for painting guidance and marking placement.  The instruction sheet also gives paint and markings info for each aircraft.  The decals are beautifully printed on 1 decal sheet by Cartograf and are of a first rate quality.....you will not be disappointed.  Designed to fit the Revell P-26 Kit. Can be used on the Pavla Kit with small modifications.

This set contains 3 complete sets of markings for 1 aircraft from each squadron of the 17th Pursuit Group: 34th Pursuit Squadron; 73rd Pursuit Squadron, and 95th Pursuit Squadron. This is a double size sheet to include the markings for the scallops, fin flashes and other unique markings used by this Pursuit Group.

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I am very impressed by the selection of markings on this particular decal sheet....these look more like brightly decorated aerobatic aircraft from the air show circuit rather than military aircraft.  Well done to Starfighter Decals for researching these classic aircraft and bringing these decal sheets to the market for all modelers to enjoy.

Steve

I would like to thank Starfighter Decals for providing me with this review sample.

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford