FCM Decals 1/48 AT-26 Xavante Decal First Look
by Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | November 2010 | Manufacturer | FCM Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | AT-26 Xavante | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48037 | Pros | Ten distinctive subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $TBA |
First Look
FCM Decals has an interesting line of aftermarket decals from Brazil. The subjects covered in this line include many Brazilian civil and military aircraft subjects, WWI aircraft, and the occasional look at the aircraft of other nations as well.
In this set, we have an interesting set of AT-26 Xavante aircraft which is the designation applied by the Brazilian Air Force to the MB-326 trainer.
- AT-26, 4600, 1/10 G.Av.Esq. Poker, FAB, St. Maria AB, 1995
- AT-26, 4620, 3/10 G.Av.Esq. Centauro, FAB, St. Maria AB, 1998
- AT-26, 4614, 2/5 G.Av.Esq. Joker, FAB, Natal AB, 2004
- AT-26, 4610, 2/5 G.Av.Esq. Alouette, FAB, Natal AB, 1962
- AT-26, 4635, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2007
- AT-26, 4582, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2005
- AT-26, 4478, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2003
- AT-26, 4527, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2003
- AT-26, 4621, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2005
- AT-26, 4579, 1/4 G.Av.Esq. Pacau, FAB, Fortaleza AB, 2005
The instructions indicate that you'll need to trade the narrow tanks of the Italeri kit to the 90 gallon tip tanks of the MB-326K Impala for these FAB Xavantes.
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Thanks to FCM Decals for this review sample.