Furball Aero-Design 1/48 USAFE Mod Eagles Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | January 2020 | Manufacturer | Furball Aero-Design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | USAFE Mod Eagles | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48072 | Pros | 15 distinctive schemes |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $19.99 |
First Look
Here's the latest new release from Furball Aero-Design. This set provides a nice cross-section of Eagles during their service in USAFE squadrons between 1992-2019. Let's take a look:
The examples presented here include:
- F-15C, 84-0001, 493 FS/48 FW, RAF Lakenheath, 2019, 'Starscream' w/Decepticon logo`
- F-15C, 86-0164, 493 FS/48 FW, RAF Lakenheath, 2019, 'Deadpool'
- F-15C, 86-0159, 493 FS/48 FW, RAF Lakenheath, 2019, 48th OG CC aircraft
- F-15C, 84-0015, 493 FS/48 FW, RAF Lakenheath, 2019, 493rd Sqn CC aircraft
- F-15C, 84-0001, 53 FS/52 FW, Spangdahlem AB, 1997, 53rd FS CC aircraft
- F-15C, 84-0009, 53 FS/52 FW, Spangdahlem AB, 1994, 52nd FW CC aircraft
- F-15C, 79-0078, 53 FS/36 FW, Bitburg AB, 1992, William Tell Gunnery Meet at Tyndall AFB, Double MiG killer
- F-15C, 84-0015, 53 FS/36 FW, Bitburg AB, 1992, William Tell Gunnery Meet at Tyndall AFB, MiG killer
- F-15A, 77-0132, 32 FS/32 FG, Soesterberg AB, 1993, 'Wolfhounds', 32nd FG CC aircraft
- F-15A, 77-0096, 32 FS/32 FG, Soesterberg AB, 1993
- F-15C, 84-0015, 53 FS/36 FW, Bitburg AB, 1993, TDY Aviano AB 'Operation Deny Flight'
- F-15C, 84-0001, 53 FS/36 FW, Bitburg AB, 1993, TDY Aviano AB 'Operation Deny Flight', 53rd FS CC aircraft
- F-15C, 84-0019, 53 FS/36 FW, Bitburg AB, 1993, TDY Aviano AB 'Operation Deny Flight'
- F-15C, 80-0027, 57 FS/85 W, Keflavik AB, 1994
- F-15D, 86-0056, 57 FS/85 W, Keflavik AB, 1994
The decals are printed by Cartograf and look fantastic. This set provides markings for the 15 aircraft options, with stenciling to support at least two models.
My sincere thanks to Furball Aero-Design for this review sample!