Caracal Models 1/48 F-16 'The Early Years' Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | April 2020 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F-16 'The Early Years' | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48160 | Pros | Eleven distinctive subjects |
| Cons | See text | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $13.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest from Caracal, this set for your favorite early-block F-16 kit and provides markings for a variety of developmental airframes and initial production examples.
The aircraft presented in this set include:
- YF-16, 72-1567
- YF-16, 72-1567, 1975 European Flight Demonstration
- YF-16, 72-1568
- YF-16, 72-1568, prospective operator flags
- YF-16, 72-1568, prospective operator flags w/Israeli flag
- YF-16, 72-1568, 'cloud' scheme
- YF-16 CCV, 72-1567, Air Force Fight Dynamics Laboratory
- F-16A, 75-0745 (First FSD jet)
- F-16/79, 75-0752 (GE J79 engine)
- F-16/101, 75-0745 (GE F101 engine)
- AFTI/F-16, 75-0750 (Phase I/II)
If you have an early-block kit or have access to the backdate sets to convert your F-16A Block 15, here are the colorful marking options you'll need to finish your project.
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!