Afterburner Decals

F-16C Block 40/42/50

“Wing Kings” #1 CONUS

1/48 scale product #48-004

Preview by Ken Middleton on June 12 2005

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Here's a review of a new 1/48 sheet from Afterburner Decals.  

Current F-16C Block 40/42/50 markings for colorful Wing Commander's jets from the 20th FW, 27th FW and 56th FW.

Jets included:

  • 92-3920 F-16C 20th FW (2 markings choices, one with mission marks)
  • 89-2217 F-16C 27th FW
  • 89-2056 F-16C 56th FW (jet has a chromed gun muzzle)

There are 2 complete sets of stencils included. The decals are sized for the Hasegawa kits.

The decals are in-register, clear and are beautifully printed. Many of the tail markings and badges are 2 piece decals, ensuring good registry. There is the main decal sheet, a smaller one with the tail codes, serials and crew names, a small one with the badges and one with the Let's Roll decal.

The color instruction sheet has 4-view drawings to assist in decal placement and the paint scheme. Also, modeler notes point out tips on specific decals.

There is an outstanding additional 2-sided sheet included. It contains extensive text on:

  • Aircraft/Block Notes
  • Modeling Notes
  • Deployment Notes for both deployments
  • A graphical display and chart, for both deployments, showing weapon's configurations

The other side of the sheet has detailed 4-view drawings for stencil placement, as well as the 10 structural strength plates (scab plates).

Additional references provided by Afterburner Decals:

Look for more "Wing King" style sheets from Afterburner Decals in the future.

Special thanks are given to:
  • Capt Robert Brooks
  • Capt Matt Malan
  • Keith Diamond
  • TSgt Bill Hammond
  • Clifford Bossie
  • Mike Idacavage
  • Shawn Hull

This sheet retails for $15.00 and is be  available through http://www.afterburnerdecals.com, or http://www.twobobs.net/, the exclusive US retailer/distributor for Afterburner Decals.  Overseas customers can purchase these from Twobobs site.  Remember, shipping is always FREE to US Customers at Twobobs!! 

Thanks to Afterburner Decals for the review sample. 

Ken

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