Scale 1/72
Manufacturer Wolfpak Decals
Decal Sheet ID 72-006
Decal Sheet Title Orions And More
Types Featured P-3C, EP-3E, C-119L, Su-15TM, F-16C, EA-7L, A-10A

Yet another release from WolfPak, covering some varied subjects and also branching out into Russian and USN subjects.

This sheet covers 7 airframes, as follows:-

  • P-3C AIP Orion BuNo 162318 from VP-46 "Grey Knights" based at Whidbey Island NAS during 2006, painted in overall Gloss Gull Grey (FS16640);
  • EP-3E Aries II BuNo 157318 from VQ-1 or VQ-2 during 2007, painted in Gloss Gull Grey (FS16640) over Gloss White (FS17875);
  • C-119L 53-8087 of the 130th SOS depicted during 1972/3 after being modified at Warner Robins Air Material Center. The C-119L was basically a C-119G with the propellers replaced by Hamilton Standard props from retired Lockheed C-121 Constellations. The aircraft was unique in being painted overall black with low visibility grey markings;
  • Su-15TM Bort No 17 of the 365th IAP (365th Interceptor Aviation Regiment). This aircraft shot down Korean Air Lines Flight KAL 007 (747-200B) on 1st September 1983. The aircraft is is overall natural metal with dielectric panels painted in green (close to FS34138);
  • F-16C 86-0263 SI of the 170th Fighter Squadron, 183rd Fighter Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard, based at Capital Airport, Springfield, Illinois during 2007;
  • EA-7L BuNo 156743 from VAQ-34 based at Point Mugu Naval Air Station during the 1980's.  The aircraft was painted overall Light Compass Ghost Grey (FS36375), with all markings in toned-down grey;
  • A-10A 80-0254 DM from the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Wing based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during 2006

As usual, for each airframe WolfPak include a side view with details of where individual markings are placed, copies of the relevant page of TO 1-1-4, and additional photographs where relevant. These are black and white photocopies, with the side views in colour.

Additionally, for each airframe, WolfPak provide a history of the aircraft with additional details of markings and specific colours (with FS595a references).  Details of weapons loadouts are also provided.

All in all, very useful!

Review by Chris St Clair