| Scale | 1/72 |
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Manufacturer |
Caracal Models |
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ID |
CD72099 |
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Title |
F-117 |
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Types Featured |
F-117A |
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Caracal Models sheet CD72099 "F-117" provides markings for 16 different F-117s. The airframes featured are as follows:
- F-117A 80-0788 from the 49th FW during 2007. It wore light grey "49TH FW" markings on the fin together with "FIGHTING FORTY NINERS" in a stylised grey band.
- F-117A 86-0839 from the 49th OG during 2006. It wore light grey "49TH OG" markings on the fin together with a stylised grey band containing the four squadron emblems in red, blue and yellow.
- F-117A 82-0806 'Vega 31' from the 7th FS. It wore light grey "HO" tailcodes on the fin together with "SCREAMIN DEMONS" in a stylised grey band.
- F-117A 84-0811 from the 410th FLTS in 2007. It wore light grey "ED" tailcodes on the fin.
- F-117A 81-10797 from the 7th FS during 2006. It wore light grey "7TH FS" markings on the fin together with "SCREAMIN DEMONS" in a stylised medium blue band.
- F-117A 82-0800 from the 8th FS during 2007. It wore light grey "8TH FS" markings on the fin together with "BLACK SHEEP" in a stylised yellow band.
- F-117A 84-0809 from the 9th FS during 2007. It wore light grey "9TH FS" markings on the fin together with "FLYING KNIGHTS" in a stylised red band.
- F-117A 86-0837 from the 7th FS during 2006. It wore light grey "HO" markings on the fin together with "SCREAMIN DEMONS" in a stylised medium blue band.
- F-117A 88-0842 from the 8th FS during 2007. It wore light grey "HO" markings on the fin together with "BLACK SHEEP" in a stylised yellow band.
- F-117A 86-0823 from the 9th FS during 2007. It wore light grey "HO" markings on the fin together with "FLYING KNIGHTS" in a stylised red band.
- F-117A 82-0803 'Unexpected Guest" from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
- F-117A 85-0814 'Final Verdict' from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
- F-117A 85-0834 'Necromancer' from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
- F-117A 85-0825 'Mad Max' from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
- F-117A 88-0841 'Mystic Warrior' from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
- F-117A 88-0821 'Sneak Attack' from the 416th TFS during 1991. It wore light grey "TR" tailcodes on the fin and artwork on the inside of the nose gear door.
All aircraft are painted black with light grey markings.
Instructions are in full color and comprise a left side view of each aircraft, additional scrap views for detail and upper/lower diagrams showing stencil placement.
The decals are printed by Cartograf and are in perfect register, with opaque greys and colors.
Review by Chris St Clair