Recently I
started "modding" another group build here on ARC. One of the sponsors
of that group build.....Caracal
Models....sent
me his up coming release for the Terminator Phantoms of the Turkish Air Force.
The decal sheet itself is what you would expect. A crisply printed sheet of
decals done by the pros from Cartegraph in Italy. The sheet itself gives you
three examples. Squadrons you can build are 111, 132 and 171 Filo. It also gives
you complete data, slime lights and walkways for two complete airframes.
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Now, I did not
receive the instruction sheet as they are still being printed, but I added
photos of some of Caracals other instructions sheets I recently bought. As you
can see they include a great amount of detail which will aid the modeller in
making the most accurate model from the given kit. The decals in this case fit
the Hasegawa Phantom to the letter. Also it should be noted that Caracal gives
computer photo references in their instruction guides. Something which is very
helpful.
Perfection does not
happen but this sheet came close. The only issue I had was having to be
EXTREMELY careful in not letting the decals bunch up when sliding them into
place. The red warning decal regarding the arresting hook folded in on itself.
Could not unfurl it no matter what I tried. Luckily Caracal provides stencils
for two airframes as all ready mentioned. The other decals all went on without
issue.
The add ones such as big antenna are clearly marked in the added instructions
which will aid the modeller in making this still in service plane.
The colours are VERY vivid. The red stands out just like in the photos which add
some life to the grey on grey.
This sheet offers three very attractive schemes which have yet to be offered by
any other company. Of course the biggest selling point is its a sheet for
Phantoms. Modern STILL in service Phantoms to boot!!
After drying the decals settled in extremely well, they gathered into the panel
lines just as they should. A snuggle factor of 10 for sure.
The model itself should be complete in a couple days. Still has some work
to do. The decals offered by Caracal
Models should be
on your list to do something a little different then more stars and bars for
your Phantom collection.
Shawn
"phantom" Weiler
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