FCM Decals 1/32 F-5E Tiger II Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date Review | May 2016 | Manufacturer | FCM Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-5E Tiger II | Scale | 1/32 |
| Kit Number | 32019 | Pros | Seven distinctive airframes |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | TBA |
First Look
FCM Decals has an interesting line of aftermarket decals from Brazil. The subjects covered in this line include many Brazilian civil and military aircraft subjects, WWI aircraft, and the occasional look at the aircraft of other nations as well. FCM has released this nice set selection of Northrop F-5E Tiger IIs in Brazilian Air Force service.
These include:
- F-5E, 4870, 1°/14° G.Av., Base Aerea de Canoas, Brazil, 1990
- F-5E, 4857, 1°/14° G.Av., Base Aerea de Canoas, Brazil, 1991
- F-5E, 4873, 1°/14° G.Av., Base Aerea de Canoas, Brazil, 1996
- F-5E, 4826, 1°/1° G.A.C., Base Aerea de Santa Cruz, Brazil, 1988
- F-5E, 4862, 1°/14° G.Av., Base Aerea de Canoas, Brazil, 1999
- F-5E, 4846, 1°/1° G.A.C., Base Aerea de Santa Cruz, Brazil, 2002
- F-5E, 4830, 1°/14° G.Av., Base Aerea de Canoas, Brazil, 1987
The printing on these sheets are nicely done, and printed by Microscale.
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These decals are available online through FlightDecs or directly from the manufacturer.
For a list of retailers that carry the FCM Decal series, look here.
Thanks to FCM Decal for this review sample.