This latest sheet from
Zotz Decals
features one very special Dutch F-16 in Tiger Meet markings.
This specially painted F-16
J-366 was used as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for 313
squadron. Shortly after the 50th anniversary celebrations this
aircraft went in for maintenance and didn't appear again until the NATO
Tiger Meet at Schleswig, Jagel AB. this aircraft still wears these
fantastic tiger markings.
I love Tiger Meet markings
so I was particularly pleased when Eli at Zotz chose to release this set
of markings.
The decals were flawlessly printed including the tiniest
text on 3 decal sheets and in perfect registration. The graphics on the
artwork is beautifully done.....you will be pleased when you see them.
There are white decals to place under the tail art tiger artwork to ensure
no colour bleed through.
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The instructions
are clear and include 4 view drawings of this aircraft showing placement of all
markings and camo scheme layout.
The sheet includes national insignia and and all stencils for one
aircraft. This particular F-16A is a MLU (Mid Life Upgrade) bird so
you will need to factor in that as you build your model. Revell has a MLU
F-16 in 1/72 and conversion sets for 1/48 and 1/32 a Dutch MLU F-16's are
available from PWMP by e-mailing this address plasticworld@skynet.be
This sheet rocks!!! If you
like Tiger schemes.....you'll love this one!!!
I would like to
thank Zotz
Decals for providing me with this review sample.
Steve
Sietse Postma from
Holland had this info regarding kits to use to make Dutch F-16's.
In 1/72 scale, the Revell
F-16 is the correct one to use in every detail (it even includes the right
launchers).
In 1/48 scale, the best model
to use for the job is the F-16A (which includes the para-brake-housing) from
Hasegawa. To convert this aircraft into a F-16AM (the official name for MLU)
you need either the F-16A MLU Cockpit Set from Black Box (CS48005) or the
detail set from Eduard (48 391). I used both sets to get the best
result. That only left me with the problem of getting the right launchers
for carrying the AMRAAMS. I borrowed mine out of the F-16CJ kit from
Hasegawa, which also contains the AMRAAMS. The
1/32 version gives more problems. For the conversion from PWMP you only
receive the para-brake-housing, the new landing lights and the nose
antennas. Only a F-16C Cockpit matches the best with a MLU cockpit. Future
releases for the MLU are on their way and contain AIM 120 AMRAAM + new
launchers, Mars recce pod and an ALQ 131 ECM pod. Black Box updates can also be
used for the cockpit area. At the moment I have here a 1/32 F-16C from Hasegawa,
but I still want to check out the new Academy F-16 for its possibilities.
I hope you find this information helpful. Sietse
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