The last decal review of MAW's Battle Phrogs sheet included a full stencil sheet for one helo. This sheet is available separately and is designed for the 1/48 Academy kit. It is applicable for the D/E variant in either the Field Green or the the three tone Land scheme. Everything that you need in the way of stencils and walk area markings is provided. You even get some chaff/flare dispenser faces and some of those asymmetric insignia that are often used when they go over lumps and bumps on the fuselage.

As with the previous sheet, you will not find the standard placement guide and instructions. MAW has placed all of these as well as a bunch of photographs. All of the markings information is in .pdf format and it seems a copy of the Adobe Reader is included for those who don't already have this program. Having the decal placement guide in electronic format is a neat idea and since the disc is included in with the sheets, why not. It saves paper and when it comes to applying the markings, the scheme to be done can be printed out.

The end result is not only a superlative sheet for the very fine Academy kit, but also an equally great reference. If Marine helos are your thing, then this one is a must.

My thanks to MAW Decals for the review sample. You can get yours direct from the link and see all the available schemes.

December 2008

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