Kedi Decals

1/48 Special Release MA ANG"New England Patriots" A-10 decal sheet

Product Article by Ken Middleton on Oct 13 2005

 

 

 

 

Special 104th Fighter Wing New England Patriots markings for: A-10A 78-626

Markings are included for the special hi-vis New England Patriots A-10A from the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard. This is the same unit, and Kedi decals also produced decals for, with the Red Sox A-10A.

You get the standard tail markings, the Patriots logos for the engines, the 3 championship trophies that go on the outside right engine sponson, the football helmet, crew names and "Pride of New England" noseart. You also get the numerous mission marks and Let's Roll decal. You will need to get additional stenciling from a kit and/or aftermarket sheet.

There is a black and white, 2-sided instruction sheet included.

These decals are ALPs printed, and care should be taken with them. The instructions tell you how to handle them. I personally seal the decals with Future. They quickly release from the backing sheet once dipped in water, so adjust your decaling accordingly! The decal scan shows only 2 national insignia, but 2 more are included in a decal purchase.

A note about some of the markings:

  • The jet currently does not carry the Let's Roll markings. It did prior to getting the Patriots markings, so do not apply this decal. It is a good spare, though.
  • The football helmet decal is only on the bottom left wing, not on the top right. Again, a good spare to have.
  • I think the nose refuel serial should be 80626 instead of 78626 in keeping with the standard within the unit.
     
The sheet is very unique and welcomed to make a special A-10. I was pleased with it, and to see some photos of my model with them, please check the ARC discussion thread here.

To see walk arounds of the actual jet, please see the photos on ARC here.

Recommended Kits:

  • 1/48th Scale
    • Revell Monogram A-10A
    • Tamiya A-10A

 

The prices are as follows:

  • Kedi Decals - "New England Patriots" A-10 decal sheet (1/72 scale) $5.50
  • Kedi Decals - "New England Patriots" A-10 decal sheet (1/48 scale) $8.50
  • Kedi Decals - "New England Patriots" A-10 decal sheet (1/32 scale) $10.50

and available here for purchase.

Special thanks to Kedi Decals for the review sample.

Ken

Photos and text © by Ken Middleton