1/72 Model Alliance Hawk MA-729004 decal

1/72 & 1/48 USN VX-30 'Bloodhounds' QF-4S decal sheet

Product # MA-729004 & MA-489004

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Aug 13 2004

The F-4 Phantom II has filled many roles and made itself a place in history. It is one of the most well known aircraft flown by the USAF and it's many allies.

This new 1/72 decal sheet (also available in 1/48) from Model Alliance Group from their Premier Plus Range Decals focuses on the USN Bloodhounds F-4. There are decals for one special F-4 Phamtom. This particular jet didn't have stenciling in the reference photos supplied for this decal sheet, so no stencils are included on this decal sheet. You can get the stencils from another decal sheet if you choose to display your F-4 with stencils.

The decals themselves are beautiful quality and very clearly printed on the 1/72 sample I have before me (scan above does not show the the sharpness of these decals). Colours look solid and will cover very well, but the decals also don't appear overly thick and complicated decals are printed in multiple layers to ensure perfect registration. Clear film is minimal and tapers down nicely to the edge of the decal.

The paint scheme is Dark Ghost Compass Grey FS 36375 on top and Light Ghost Compass Grey FS 36320 with the usual natural metal shades around the engine exhausts and tail. In front of the windscreen is a flat black anti-glare panel. The national insignia and jet intake warning triangles are lo-viz grey with the aircraft number,

squadron number and the word 'NAVY' appearing in black. On the lower horizontal canopy frame is the pilot's and backseater's name. The focal point of the markings is the tail artwork which is a trio of vicious dog heads. This decal comes in 2 layers to ensure perfect registration for the fine detail.

The instruction sheets include helpful text describing how to paint the cockpit and with what colours. All necessary information about painting is included as well as FS Federal Standard numbers, Humbrol, Modelmaster and Xtracolour.

The production run is limited, so don't delay if this sheet interests you.

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You can order these decals direct from sales@theaviationworkshop.co.uk Contact them for prices and ordering information.

These decals are very well done, and it's good to see this F-4 in decal form. Special thanks to Model Alliance for sending me this review sample. You can purchase these decals direct from Model Alliance.

Steve