Afterburner Decals

1/48 F-16 Viper

Sheet Number: 48-030 and 48-034

Reviewed by  Ed Kinney, IPMS# 2989

MSRP: 48-030-$20. 48-034-$20 www.afterburnerdecals.com Both these sheets are absolutely gorgeous! They are well printed, perfect register, vibrant colors and what we've all hoped for from decal manufacturers, the most comprehensive set of reference/placement instructions I've seen from anyone! The fact that they are printed by Cartograf should be enough reason to purchase with confidence in that every one of their offerings has been outstanding. 48-030 - "Air National Guard Viper Wing Kings" - MSRP - $ 20.00 This sheet contains the markings for 12 different aircraft (F-16 Blocks 25, 32, 30 and 52). Included are birds from: District of Columbia (2) California Indiana Vermont Texas Ohio South Carolina Alabama New York Montana Illinois

These come with 7 pages of color profiles, stencil and placement instructions, general Air Guard information and load out suggestions. Also included in this package is a specialized marking supplied by Archer Fine Transfers. It is well thought out and very well done! 48-034 "Arctic Aggressors" - MSRP - $ 20.00 Tailored around the new paint schemes being placed on Aggressor aircraft, this sheet carries markings for a total of six aircraft…two in the much photographed black/grey/white scheme, one in blue/blue/grey and one in brown/tan/dark green in 1/48th scale and as a bonus, two in 1/32nd scale. These decals, also printed by Cartograf, are designed for the new Tamiya 1/48th scale kits, and in the instructions, it tells the modeler just what to do to make a Block 30 aircraft by swapping parts from the two latest releases. (This does not leave you with a bashed kit…what will remain is a perfect Block 52 aircraft!) These are some of the most colorful aircraft out there for F-16s, and I look forward to putting them on aircraft of both scales. Also, 6 pages of color profiles, references, decal placement and a separate sheet of stenciling is included.

In summation, if on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being outstanding, I'd have to give these at least a 14! Visit their website at www.afterburnerdecals.com . Many thanks to Scott Brown of Afterburner Decals for the review samples. Most highly recommended

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