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P-3 Orion Part 1

Caracal Models 1/72 P-3 Orion Part 1 Decal First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review August 2024 Manufacturer Caracal Models
Subject P-3 Orion Part 1 Scale 1/72
Set Number 72090 Pros Seven unique subjects
Cons See text Skill Level Novice
MSRP (USD) $17.99

First Look

Here is the latest from Caracal, this set for the Hasegawa 1/72 P-3 Orion kits and provides markings for seven distinctive subjects.

P-3 Orion Part 1 P-3 Orion Part 1

The aircraft presented in this set include:

  • P-3B, 152745, VP-10, LD/3
  • P-3C, 161011, VP-26, LK/1, 500th Orion
  • P-3C, 161404, VP-30, LL/404
  • P-3C, 158217, VP-48, 5F/7
  • P-3A, 151353, VP-66, LV/9
  • EP-3E, 150505, VQ-2
  • EP-3E, 159887, VQ-1, -/997

The stencil set provides the variations in standard markings between standard painted and low-viz aircraft. Check your references to see which airframe you're building and what stencil types were carried at the photo's time period.

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!