Caracal Models 1/72 SP-5B Marlin Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | December 2015 | Manufacturer | Caracal Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | SP-5B Marlin | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72040 | Pros | Unique subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $13.99 |
First Look
Here is the latest from Caracal, this set provides seven distinctive marking options for the Hasegawa 1/72 SP-5B Marlin kit. These decals are all printed single layer by Microscale and the printing looks great as usual.
The aircraft presented in this set include:
- SP-5B, 135505, VP-45, LN/8, USN, Task Group Delta, 1961
- SP-5B, 135482, VP-48, SF/3, USN
- SP-5B, 135527, VP-49, LP/4, USN
- SP-5B, 137931, VP-31, RP/16, USN, 1962
- SP-5B, 135539, VP-48, SF/3, USN
- SP-5B, 27F.4, Flotille 27F, French Navy, 1960
- SP-5B, 440, Flotille 27F, French Navy, 1963
This set includes a nice set of airframe markings for one example.
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!