Bullseye Model Aviation 1/48 F-4 Fleet Phantoms VII Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | February 2024 | Manufacturer | Bullseye Model Aviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-4 Fleet Phantoms VII | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48032 | Pros | Six distinctive options |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $26.99 |
First Look
Bullseye Model Aviation has produced a distinctive set of markings for six members of the distinguished MiG killers. The instructions map out each of the changes needed to the various models to render each of the aircraft depicted. The decla are sized for Academy, Tamiya, and Zoukei Mura kits.
The aircraft presented here include:
- F-4J, 155769, VF-96, NG/106, USS Constellation, 1972
- F-4J, 157269, VF-92, NG/211, USS Constellation, 1972
- F-4J, 155875, VF-142, NK/201, USS Constellqation, 1970
- F-4J, 157307, VF-31, AC/106, USS Saratoga, 1972
- F-4J, 155553, VF-33, AE/212, USS America, 1968
- F-4J, 155538, VF-102, AE/102, USS America, 1968
This set provides two sheets of decals printed by Cartograf that includes maintenance stencils and markings to replicate at least two examples in 1/48 scale (and if you use some of the national markings 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!