Caracal Models 1/144 C-141 Starlifter Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | December 2016 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | C-141 Starlifter | Scale | 1/144 |
| Set Number | 144002 | Pros | Outstanding selection of subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $13.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest release from Caracal Models providing eleven different markings options for the Roden 1/144 C-141 Starlifter kits. This set is really a superset of markings as you'll see below. Let's take a look:
The aircraft presented in this set include:
- C-141B, 64-0610, 437 MAW, Charleston AFB, 1986, 'City of Charleston II'
- C-141B, 67-0021, 164 AW/TN ANG, 2000
- C-141B, 66-0140, 446 AW, McChord AFB, 2000
- C-141B, 66-0132, 445 AW, Wright-Patterson AFB, 2004
- C-141B, 66-0177, 445 AW, Wright-Patterson AFB, 1990s, 'Hanoi Taxi'
- C-141B, 66-0177, 445 AW, Wright-Patterson AFB, 2005, 'Hanoi Taxi'
- C-141A, 66-0162, 438 MAW, McGuire AFB, 1971
- C-141A, 66-0177, 63 MAW, Norton AFB, 1973, 'Hanoi Taxi'
- C-141A, 66-0146, 437 MAW, Charleston AFB, 1960s,
- L-300, 714, NASA/Kupier Flying Observatory
- C-141B, 64-0625, 459 AW, Andrews AFB
This set includes all of the relevant airframe markings and even includes one set of airframe stencils.
If you're looking for a nice variety of decal options with the associated variety of color schemes, this set is nicely done and provides you with one white/blue NASA subject, one bare metal subject, several airlift white/gray subjects, several gray subjects, and one Europe I subject. Nice!
My sincere thanks to Caracal Models for this review sample!