1:72 Decal KA-6D/A-6E Intruder w/ helmet&sewing p.

KA-6D and A-6E Intruder decals in 1:72 scale

A set of decals for models of the carrier aircraft KA-6D and A-6E Intruder in 1:72 scale. It goes beyond an ordinary sheet of aircraft markings: it also contains motifs for helmets and sewn patches, which will be appreciated by modelers adding a crew figure to the aircraft or building a display with accompanying items. It is not a kit but supplementary markings.

The real subject

The A-6 Intruder was a two-seat carrier attack aircraft of the US Navy and the Marine Corps, built for use in any weather and at night. The crew sat side by side, the aircraft had a capacious fuselage with room for extensive avionics and could carry a heavy bomb load. The A-6E version brought a modernized radar and targeting system and became the main production variant. The KA-6D designation belongs to the tanker conversion, which turned the Intruder into an airborne tanker escorting the strike group. It is precisely the combination of both versions on one sheet that is practical for the modeler, because both served side by side in the same unit.

How to work with the decals

Transfer the large inscriptions and insignia onto a gloss ground and settle them with a decal softener. The small motifs meant for helmets and accompanying items call for a fine brush and a steady hand; it helps to trim them only just before applying. Once dry, even the surface out by overcoating to the degree of gloss you want.

Who the set is for

• Builders of American carrier aircraft in 1:72 scale
• Modelers who add a crew and accompanying details to the aircraft
• Anyone interested in a pair of Intruder versions on one sheet
• Collectors of carrier-deck displays