Scale 1/72
Manufacturer Wolfpak Decals
Decal Sheet ID 72-063
Decal Sheet Title Tiger Tiger
Types Featured F-102A, F-15E, A-10A, KC-135R

Wolfpak Decals sheet 72-063 covers an F-102A from the 460th FIS, two F-15Es from the 391st FS, an A-10A from the 75th FS and a KC-135R from the 909th ARS. The airframes featured are:-

  • F-102A-90-CO 57-803 (Case XX) from the 460th FIS, Oregon ANG, based at Portland Airport, Oregon during 1962. Overall ADC Grey (FS16473) with a large shield on the fin;
  • F-15E-43-MC 87-0173 from the 391st FS "Bold Tigers" during OEF 2001. Overall Gunship Grey (FS36118) with "MO" tailcodes and a black/orange tiger fin flash, togerther with a full color shark mouth on the nose;
  • A-10A 80-0175 from the 75th FS, 23rd FW based at Pope AFB during 1993. Euro 1 with "FT" tailcodes and a full color shark-mouth on the nose;
  • F-15E-49-MC 90-0238 from the 391st FS "Bold Tigers" based at Mountain Home AFB during 2010. Overall Gunship Grey (FS36118) with "MO" tailcodes and a black/orange tiger fin flash;
  • KC-135R-BN 63-8017 from the 909th ARS, 18th WG based at Kadena AFB during May 2012. Overall AMC Grey/Battle Grey (FS36173) with "ZZ" tailcodes and an orange/black striped tiger fin flash.

As is usual with Wolfpak, the instructions contain comprehensive histories of the generic aircraft and the specific airframes, with weapons loadouts and color notes. A single color side view is provided, together with small black-and white 3 views.

The sheet is in register and provides some interesting subjects.

Review and images by Chris St Clair

 

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