Caracal Models 1/48 C-2 Greyhound Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | March 2012 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | C-2 Greyhound | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48012 | Pros | Four colorful CODs |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Experienced |
| MSRP (USD) | $15.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest release from Caracal Models, this time to provide some colorful options for the Kinetic 1/48 C-2A Greyhound Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD). The aircraft presented in this set include:
- C-2A, 162154, VRC-40, 43, USS George HW Bush
- C-2A, 162144, VRC-40, 50th Anniversary Scheme
- C-2A, 162176, VRC-30, 21, USS George Washington
- C-2A, 162158, VRC-40, 44
Once in a while a decal sheet comes along that makes me want to build the model just so I can have that paint scheme. Check out the 50th Anniversary Scheme above! If that isn't an eye-catcher, nothing will ever be! Oh yes, there are three more conventional schemes included though all sport colorful tails. Two of the examples (including the scheme above) have the newer 8-bladed propellers while the other two sport the original four-bladed props.
This set is printed by Cartograph and the decals are all single-layer - none of them require you to stack one decal atop another to recreate complex art as some other decal manufacturers.
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!