Caracal Models 1/48 F-16 Vipers Against Terror Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | February 2016 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-16 Vipers Against Terror | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48085 | Pros | Seven unique subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $13.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest from Caracal, this set provides an interesting array of Vipers in service with the air arms of Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq, all in recent operations in the Iraq and Syria. These decals are all printed single layer by Cartograf and the printing looks great as usual.
The aircraft presented in this set include:
- F-16AM, 81-0783/681, Royal Jordanian AF, 2014
- F-16AM, 87-0055/155, Royal Jordanian AF, 2014
- F-16AM, 80-3653/134, Royal Jordanian AF, 2014
- F-16C Block 40, 90-0916/9920, Egyptian AF, 2014
- F-16D Block 40, 90-0957/9811, Egyptian AF, 2014
- F-16C Block 52, 12-0004/1607, Iraqi AF, 2015
- F-16D Block 52, 12-0016/1601, Iraqi AF, 2014
This set includes two complete sets of stenciling and walkways. The instructions provide recommendations for which kit is better-suited for each of the subjects presented here. 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!