Afterburner 1/48 Decals
AD48-017, SUPERHORNET Data and Stencils

By Frank Anselmo

New from Afterburner Decals is sheet AD48-017, SUPERHORNET Data and Stencils. The sheet contains enough decals to complete 2 separate aircraft kits. The decals themselves are sized for the 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18E & F kits, and contain Heat Blankets for early Super Hornets, Exhaust Details, Landing Gear Data Plates, LERX Walkways, and Hi-Vis and Low-Vis National Insignias. Markings are also provided for the Wing Pylons, and the SJU-17 seat. Also provided are the small white squares that are applied to the inside of the exhausts of the Super Hornet. Reference photos clearly show these. The Intake Warning decals are printed in 3 colors: red for CAG aircraft, black, and gray for line aircraft. Inside the sealed bag is a full page stencil guide showing the placement of each decal on the aircraft itself. These markings will allow you to transform your model into a true replica of the actual aircraft.

The printing of this sheet is superb with a minimal amount of carrier film for each decal. Some minor trimming will be necessary if you plan to use the canopy frame decals.

This sheet is highly recommended.

This sheet can be ordered from Afterburner Decals website

My thanks to Scott Brown of Afterburner Decals for this review sheet.