IsraDecal

1/48 USAF F-16C's decal sheet

Product # 48002

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Aug 8 2005

 

 

 

This is one of the new releases from IsraDecal in their new decal line that features Gulf War aircraft with artwork.  This particular sheet features markings for 3 different USAF F-16's including one with sexy artwork.  The sample decal sheet used in this review is 1/48 scale, but these sheets are also available in other scales. 

During Operation Desert Storm many aircraft were adorned with various types of artwork.  On this particular decal sheet you get 3 planes from Shaw with the 363rd TFW.

My favourite aircraft is the one with a large breasted lady in a 2 piece bathing suit and the script "Code-One Candy".  

The decals were beautifully printed including the tiniest text on 3 decal sheets and in perfect registration.  You also get white decals to go under certain decals to ensure no colour bleed through from the underlying paint colours. 

But the special part is the artwork decals.  Many of the Gulf War artwork appeared to be done with chalk and these decals capture the look of this washed out artwork.  The graphics on the artwork is very well done and will blow your mind when you see it.  The artwork decals are on a one piece carrier film so you will have to cut them out individually from the decal sheet.   

Another point of interest on this decal sheet is the band at the top of the tail fin on one of these aircraft is a white band with the word "Hooters".....no doubt a reference to the famous restaurant. 

Sample of more markings from this and other Isradecal sheets

Photo by Dave Roof

The instructions include 4 view drawings of the aircraft showing placement of all markings and camo scheme layout.  The sheet includes national insignia and and all stencils for one aircraft.  You also get 4 full sets of plane numbers, so you can build any plane in this squadron.

These decals will be big sellers and have set a new standard in markings that appeared to be done in chalk. 

I would like to thank IsraDecal for providing me with this review sample.

Steve

Click on image below to see larger image of the instruction sheet

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford