Cessna O-2A Skymaster 'US Navy Service'

We have already reviewed the initial release by ICM of their new-tooled O-2A, so see that review here for details of the kit contents. The only changes here are the packaging and the decals

Colour & Markings
Just one decal option is offered in this particular packaging, so saying 'US Navy Service' is pushing it a bit! The option is BuNo.721310 of VFA-125 'Rough Riders' Nevada, 1985. The accompanying decal sheet offers national insignia and codes etc., as well as a few decals and the thin white bands for the yellow areas, all the main colours (blue, white and yellow) will all have to be masked and painted on by the builder.

Conclusion
This is another excellent kit from ICM, in the build it is not too bad but has a few problem areas (see Steve's build here), this new version is very colourful, but really one decal option!

Our thanks to ICM (www.icm.com.ua) for the review sample, UK modellers can obtain this kit from Hannants here.