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Warheads on Foreheads
 F-16CM Viper

Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Operation Unified Protector

Bullseye Model Aviation, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number: Bullseye Model Aviation Item No. 48-005 - Warheads on Foreheads - F-16CM Viper. Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom's Sentinel; Operation Unified Protector .
Scale: 1/48
Contents and Media: One standard sized and two smaller waterslide decal sheets and colour instructions
Price:

USD$18.99 plus shipping available exclusively from Sprue Brothers
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Ten marking options; excellent quality decals printed by Cartograf; two sets of stencils and national markings included; extensive instructions including weapons options and detailed description of F-16CM Block 40 and Block 50 configurations.
Disadvantages: None noted.
Conclusion: This is another high quality offering from Bullseye. The reference included is just about as valuable as the decals themselves, making this a great value package. This one will be warmly welcomed by Viper fans.

 

Reviewed by Brett Green


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Bullseye Model Aviation has released a new 1/48 scale decal set covering F-16CM Vipers deployed in Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Unified Protector

They are designed for the excellent Tamiya kit (the Aggressor is preferred), but they may also be used on Kinetic and Hasegawa kits with some caveats.

Ten marking options are offered.

 

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There is a nice selection of tail markings and units available on the busy decal sheet.

Camouflage on nine of the options is the standard FS 36270 and FS 36118 Greys. The remaining option is finished in the advanced "Have Glass" camouflage.

The two decal sheets are perfectly printed by Cartograf with a glossy finish. One standard-sized decal sheet contains all the unique markings.

 

 

A slightly smaller sheet provides two sets of national markings and stencils, and another sheet of similar size offers walkway lines.

 

 

Instructions are a highlight. They are called out over five double-sided full colour letter-sized sheets.

 

 

Each of the subjects are treated to large left and right profiles. There are also extensive notes and diagrams on the F-16CM Block 40 and Block 50, specific weapons loadouts and where to source them, and modelling notes.

 

 

There is an additional sheet with stencil placement too.

 

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

This is another high quality offering from Bullseye. The reference included is just about as valuable as the decals themselves, making this a great value package. This one will be warmly welcomed by Viper fans.

Thanks to Bullseye Model Aviation for the sample.

Text and Images Copyright © 2018 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 29 January, 2018
Last updated 30 January, 2018

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