This latest sheet from Leading Edge is for another Special Scheme F-18 Hornet. This time, it is the 'Fighter Group' scheme from 1997 to commemorate the group's 15th anniversary. As is the norm for specially painted CF-18s, this one was attached to 410 Squadron 'Cougars', which is also the training unit for the F-18.

In line with all their sheets, the markings are superbly done and since the two major kits for the F-18 in this scale by Hasegawa and Academy have different size fins, the set includes the fin markings in two different sizes. Now I'm not sure which size will fit the Hobby Boss F-18 or others so if using that one, you'll have to just try one size out to see if it fits.

Leading Edge provides a most complete placement guide for this and their other sheets. They suggest painting the outer fin white prior to apply the marking to ensure that it is bright enough. They also recommend removing any molded on slime light as the one on the decal will not match up.

For those who like these special schemes, this is another beauty. The set is also available in 1/48 scale.

June 2013

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