 Cutting
Edge's 1/48 scale "Mosquito Nose Art Part 1" contains markings
for four FB.VI and NF.II aircraft of 418 Sqn. RCAF. The pilots of this
Canadian unit demonstrated a diverse background. One of the aircraft in
the set was flown by an American and another by an Australian.
The markings are quite colourful. "Moonbeam McSwine",
"Cousin Jake" and "Black Rufe" all make an appearance
on this decal sheet. Mission markings are prominent on all aircraft. Each
of the Mossies was originally finished in Dark Green over Medium Sea Grey.
Three of the four aircraft feature black lower surfaces.
Registration and colour on my sample sheet is fine except for the red
of the fuselage roundels. These are microscopically off-centre. It is
probably safer for decal manufacturers to print the high-contrast meatball
separately to avoid these problems.
Two full sets of national markings are supplied, including one set with Operation
Torch markings "painted out". The decal sheet is recommended as
applicable to Tamiya's Mosquito, but it will be equally appropriate to
Airfix's entirely respectable older kit.
This is a nice decal sheet to provide a different finish for your
Mosquito.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Meteor
Productions for the review sample
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