Bullseye Model Aviation 1/48 F-16 Shaw Flagships Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | July 2023 | Manufacturer | Bullseye Model Aviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-16 Shaw Flagships | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48027 | Pros | Six colorful options |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $26.99 |
First Look
Bullseye Model Aviation has produced a colorful set of markings for the Wing and Squadron Commanders' aircraft. This set covers the F-16CM Block 50 Vipers as seen over the last two years. The set is designed for the Tamiya 1/48 F-16C kits.
The aircraft presented here include:
- F-16CM Block 50, 91-0379, 79th FS/20th FW, Shaw AFB, 2021
- F-16CM Block 50, 91-0353, 77th FS/20th FW, Shaw AFB, 2022
- F-16CM Block 50, 94-0049, 15th Air Force, Shaw AFB, 2022
- F-16CM Block 50, 93-0550, 55th FS/20th FW, Shaw AFB, 2022
- F-16CJ Block 50, 94-0049, 9th Air Force, Shaw AFB, 2007
- F-16CM Block 50, 92-3920, 20th FW, Shaw AFB, 2019
This set provides one sheet of decals printed by Cartograf that includes maintenance stencils and markings to replicate at least three examples in 1/48 scale (and if you use some of the stencils from the kits, you can do more!). What's more, none of these decals require the modeler to stack multiple layers of markings atop one another to recreate artwork. This trend by some other decal companies of producing multiple-layer decals is unfortunate as it puts the burden on you to do the work of what should have been done by the decal maker.
These decals are sold exclusively by Sprue Brothers.
My sincere thanks to Bullseye Model Aviation for this review sample!