Caracal Models 1/48 F-16C/D Turkish Air Force Part 2 Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | February 2016 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-16C/D Turkish Air Force Part 2 | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48007 | Pros | Unique subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $11.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest from Caracal, this set for your favorite 1/48 F-16C/D kit and provides markings for 18 examples. Unfortunately this set doesn't include MiG kill markings for the Turkish Viper's recent prey.
The aircraft presented in this set include:
- F-16C Block 40, 91-0017, 132.Filo, 2009
- F-16C Block 40, 92-0019, 181.Filo,
- F-16C Block 40, 93-0001, 181.Filo
- F-16C Block 40, 91-0017, 182.Filo, 1998
- F-16C Block 40, 92-0001, 182.Filo, 2008
- F-16C Block 40, 92-0013, 182.Filo, 2011
- F-16C Block 50, 94-0083, 191.Filo, 2001
- F-16C Block 50, 93-0679, 192.Filo, 2005
- F-16C Block 30, 86-0069, 143.Filo
- F-16D Block 40, 89-0042, 132.Filo
- F-16D Block 40, 92-0023, 181.Filo
- F-16D Block 40, 92-0023, 181.Filo
- F-16D Block 40, 92-0024, 182.Filo (1998)
- F-16D Block 40, 92-0024, 182.Filo (2008)
- F-16D Block 40, 92-0024, 182.Filo (2011)
- F-16D Block 50, 94-1564, 191.Filo
- F-16D Block 50, 93-0696, 192.Filo
- F-16D Block 30, 86-0192, 143.Filo
The markings are nicely printed (by Cartograf) and provide national markings, distinctive tail art markings as well as a nice set of airframe stencils. The decals are all single-layer - none of them require you to stack one decal atop another to recreate complex art as with some other decal manufacturers. Note that the instructions provide information on only eight of the 18 examples, the rest are covered on the Caracal Models website (URL provided in the instructions).
For more information about this set and the other releases from Caracal Models, visit their website at http://caracalmodels.com.
My sincere thanks to Caracal Models for this review sample!