Furball Aero-Design 1/48 12th TFW Phantoms Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | June 2014 | Manufacturer | Furball Aero-Design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 12th TFW Phantoms | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48031 | Pros | Options for 13 different aircraft |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $19.99 |
First Look
Here is Furball Aero-Design's latest sheet covering the F-4C Phantom IIs assigned to Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, in 1/48 scale. Designed to fit the Academy kit, this set is printed on one sheet of decals and covers 13 different aircraft.
The examples presented here include:
- F-4C, 64-0704, 559 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, Commander's aircraft, 'SHEHASTA'
- F-4C, 63-7604, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, Commander's aircraft, 'SUGARFOOT'
- F-4C, 63-7688, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'JOLTIN' JOSIE'
- F-4C, 63-7534, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'MYSTIC SKATER'
- F-4C, 64-0770, 391 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'JEANNIE'
- F-4C, 63-7432, 558 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'GOAT ROPER'
- F-4C, 63-7675, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'TRICK VICS'
- F-4C, 64-0725, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'SANDY BAY-BEE'
- F-4C, 63-7708, 559 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'HALF FAST'
- F-4C, 64-0804, 559 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'SATAN'S CHARIOT'
- F-4C, 64-0741, 391 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'BUNKIE BATTLER'
- F-4C, 64-0726, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'THE SNAKE'
- F-4C, 64-0665, 557 TFS/12 TFW, Cam Rahn AB, Vietnam, 1968, 'HELL'S ANGEL'
This set provides two sets of airframe markings to replicate two examples. The sheet is printed by Cartograf and the printing is very well done.
My sincere thanks to Furball Aero-Design for this review sample!