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IAF F-16A/B Netz Decals (72012 & 48012) 1:72 & 1:48 TG Decals Netz was the Israeli designation for the F-16A/B in Israeli Air Force service, the first of which were delivered from the USA in 1980, the first few being former USAF airframes that soon entered combat with opponents that were usually equipped with Soviet sourced aircraft. They stayed busy until their eventual withdrawal from active duty 36 years later after hundreds of thousands of flight hours and dozens of major operations where they engaged with various enemies, gaining an enviable reputation and becoming much loved by its pilots and crew over numerous generations of aviator. This new decal set is from TG Decals of Guatemala and covers fourteen airframes over the type’s extensive career, many of them notable due to their engagement in high profile operations, or for well-documented shoot-downs of enemy aircraft. The decals are designed and researched in Guatemala and printed in the US in both 1:72 and 1:48 scales, with appropriately sized sheets to cover all options, including different shaped refuelling markers for the 1:48 kits that are compatible with Tamiya/Kinetic and Hasegawa kits, which begs the (unrelated) question – who got it right? Both sets arrive in a resealable clear foil bag, and the decal sheets are protected by four folded A4 sheets of thick glossy paper that has the side profiles for each airframe and two styles of overhead and one lower profile printed on both sides, as well as profiles of the various fuel tanks that were carried on the wings and under the fuselage during its career. At the bottom of each page of profiles is a suggested colour swatch with paint codes for MRP, Model Master, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo and Vallejo paint systems. Each set has a small addendum sheet in addition to the main decal sheet(s) that corrects a few of the smaller decals that were originally printed in a slightly different colour. It’s good to see a company taking care to check their work and make corrections where necessary. The decals are well-printed in good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin gloss carrier film cut close to the printed areas that should disappear under a coat or two of gloss varnish. 1:72 Set (72012) 1:48 Set (48012) Conclusion If you’re an Israeli aviation fan this set should give you plenty of ammunition to create some well-known airframes from the IAF, with plenty of stencils and markings for the individual aircraft. Highly recommended. TG Decals are a small company that do business via Facebook, and can be found by clicking on the button below at any time. Review sample courtesy of

Super Étendard/Super Étendard Modernisé (48010 & 72010) 1:48 & 1:72 TG Decals There isn’t a huge raft of available kits of the Super Étendard in 1:48, but 1:72 is a little better served, although not very recently, so it’s a bit of a toss-up which scale comes off best - or worst. If you’re reading this and thinking 1:48, you’d better get your hands on a Kitty Hawk kit now if you haven’t already, as they’re not going to be around forever since their recent closure. The SuE was a development of the Étendard, and replaced it as France’s primary carrier-borne fighter from the late 70s to 2016 during which time it saw action in some interesting places, after which it was replaced by the Rafale M in French service, another Dassault design. There is a set in each scale, and both arrive in the same style packaging in the form of a resealable clear foil bag with a translucent white header, and the instructions and decal sheet(s) safely in the middle of the folded instructions. The number of sheets varies between scales from 2 for 1:48 to 1 for 1:72, whilst providing the same markings for both scales. Colours for the five aircraft are called out in Model Master, Humbrol, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo, Vallejo, AMMO and Hataka codes, as well as swatches for colour matching. The quality of the instructions is excellent, printed on both sides of thick A4 glossy paper to a high standard, with additional notes near areas of interest. From either sheet you can decal the following: Super Étendard Modernisé 44, 2˚ Escuadrilla Aeronaval De Caza Y Ataque, Base Aeronaval Comandante Espora, Argentina 2020 Super Étendard 0752/3-A-202 Armada Argentina, 2˚ Escuadrilla Aeronaval De Caza Y Ataque, Base Aeronaval Comandante Espora, Argentina 2010* Super Étendard 41, Aviation Navale Flottille 14F Ban Landivisiau, June 1983 Super Étendard Modernisé 1, Flottille 17F Aircraft Carrier Charles De Gaulle, March 16, 2016* Super Étendard Modernisé 8, Flottille 11F Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2008 * There are alternate nose and tail markings for various periods of these airframes’ career, with scrap drawings showing the details, with alternate markings and information both about the changes and the reason for them. 1:48 (48010) 1:72 (72010) The decals are developed by TG in Guatemala and printed for them in the USA with good registration, sharpness and colour density, plus a thin matt carrier film cut close to the printed areas. In addition to the usual solid colours, there are also small areas of gold and silver on the sheets, the largest decal being the Super Étendard logo above the French and Argentinian flags, which are provided as optional extras for a name plaque or similar. Incidentally, the two sheets don't share the same numbering schema, so don't confuse yourself like I did when looking at both sheets with only one set of instructions Conclusion The detail visible on the sheets and the instructions for both sets are exemplary, and include a set of stencils and maintenance data blocks if your kit doesn’t have them, or the originals are a bit lacklustre. Highly recommended. Currently available from their Facebook Page Review sample courtesy of [img= https://www.britmodeller.com/reviews/tgdecals/logo.gif]

Instrument Panel Decals (48011) 1:48 TG Decals Instrument panels can be a bit tricky to do justice with the old paintbrush, as some of us have shaky hands or are a little lacking in patience. TG Decals have decided that modern instrument decals are a good way to improve the modeller’s lot, and produced this useful sheet of decals that includes a selection of dials plus Multi-Function Display (MFD) bezels to assist us. In order to fix a problem that I’ve personally suffered in the past, they are printed in a number of sizes with individual carrier film overprinting, so that if a smaller or larger dial is needed, you can go up or down the range supplied, and generally find one that fits in this scale. The same is true of the MFDs, with a slight difference in shape and size between some of them, including panels with bevelled corners. As with any of TG’s decal sheets, they’ve been designed and developed in Guatemala and printed in the US, with good registration, sharpness and print density, with small amounts of colour present in a couple of the dials that isn’t immediately obvious if you’ve got poor eyesight like I have. Conclusion I’m a big fan of instrument decals, and these hit the spot for modern jets and prop aircraft, so if I ever get round to doing some modelling again, I’ll be using them to ease my way to a completed cockpit. Very highly recommended. TG Decals are currently selling their products via their Facebook Page, which you can visit from the link below. Review sample courtesy of [img= https://www.britmodeller.com/reviews/tgdecals/logo.gif]

All Chilean Air Force's F-16 1:72 & 1:48 - TG Decals TG Decals are a new company to us here at Britmodeller and this is their first sheet for users of the F-16. This sheet covers all F-16s in service in Chile, all the blocks single and twin seaters. There is one decal sheet, and a small sheet of self adhesive reinforcement plates for those Block 30 MLU aircraft. The sheet is not shown, but the placement instructions are. There are good detailed colour instructions and they have included a variety of popular paints in the colour call outs. While some modellers don't like making out tail codes from individual characters, the use like this enables any aircraft to be modelled. The decals are printed in the US so they leave you to guess who with The quality is excellent, they are sharp, in register and have minimal carrier film. The 1/48 sheet is shown for clarity but the 1/72 are just as good. Conclusion An overall great package from TG to model one of the national users of the F-16 not catered for by more mainstream manufacturers. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Eye Catcher Mustangs I & II 48005, 72005 & 48006, 72006 1:48 & 1:72 TG Decals With all the new Mustang kits popping up hither and yon, TG Decals have created these new decal sheets for the modeller that likes to go far from the madding crowd when it comes to country and finishing options. With these sets you can build a number of schemes from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic from their heyday with the F-51D as it was labelled during the 50s and 60s. The Pursuit nomenclature became Fighter post WWII, and although we still call them P-51s, that was what they were at the time, so there! There are two sets in each scale, and all arrive in the same style packaging in the form of a resealable clear foil bag with a translucent white header, and the instructions, decal sheet(s) and masks safely in the middle of the folded instructions. The number of sheets varies between the sets and scales whilst providing the same markings for the two scales. The masks used are pre-cut translucent greyish vinyl, with instructions on how to apply and spray the various markings that are unsuitable for decals and best painted on the airframe. There are lots of reasons why this option was used, with the main one being that you don’t have to get the decals to settle down on substantial compound curves, particularly around the nose cowling panels. it also permits you to use them on many manufacturer's models, as the cowlings may be slightly differently sized so the masks can be adjusted. Eye Catcher Mustangs I (48005 & 72005) This set covers six airframes, three each from the aerobatic team PIRATAS and in-service machines at the same airfield later in the 50s. The Piratas aircraft all have a stepped band of red, white and blue on their noses that you will need to mask and paint yourself, but for the difficult leading edge “go-faster” flashes, there are masks to help you get the shape correct. Two of the three in-service airframes have a stylised red lightning bolt under their anti-glare panels, which is also supplied as masks for you to paint yourself. The rest of the markings are decals, with colours called out in Model Master, Humbrol, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo and Vallejo codes as well as swatches for colour matching. From the sheet you can decal the following: F-51D 318 circa 1958, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City F-51D 336 circa 1959, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City F-51D 354 circa 1967, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City F-51D 342 Aerobatic team “Piratas” circa 1956, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City F-51D 342 Aerobatic team “Piratas” circa 1958, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City F-51D 321 Aerobatic team “Piratas” circa 1957, Base Aérea La Aurora, Guatemala City 1:48 1:72 Eye Catcher Mustangs II (48006 & 72006) Covering another three more airframes, these are Fuerza Aerea Dominicana aircraft, with their eye-catching (see?) roundels, tail flashes and shark-mouths under the nose. Again the set comprises decals with a sheet of vinyl masks to paint the nose area “face” behind the shark mouth with the various colours used on these airframes. The rest of the markings are decals, with colours called out in Model Master, Humbrol, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo and Vallejo codes as well as swatches for colour matching. From the sheet you can decal: F-51D Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, “Ramfis” squadron, circa 1954 F-51D Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, “Ramfis” squadron, circa 1960 F-51D Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, “Ramfis” squadron, circa 1960 1:48 1:72 Conclusion These are certainly unusual mustangs, and are most definitely eye-catchers with their bright colours and polished skins. They will really bring your Mustang to life, and get people wondering where they’re from. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of [img= https://www.britmodeller.com/reviews/tgdecals/logo.gif]

Boeing 737 in uniform. 1:144 -TG Decals. The Boeing 737 in all its versions is the worlds best selling jet airliner, with over 10,000 having been produced since 1967 and production still continuing. A very small proportion of these can be found serving in a military role with various air forces around the the globe. New from TG Decals are two sets of decals covering the 'Classic' 737 -300, -400, -500, and a single 'New generation' -800, all in use with South American Air Forces. 44003 Boeing 737 in uniform. Part 1. The first #44003 covers one Mexican 737-800, and a Peruvian 737-500 with two variations. Suitable kits will be the Revell or Zvezda 737-800, and a Daco-Skyline 737-500. It would also be possible to shorten a Minicraft 737-300 or -400 down to a -500. The 737-800 is in overall dark grey, including the wings and tailplanes which on their civilian counterparts would be in light grey colours. A splash of colour on the rudder stripes and national insignia on the engine cowlings sets if off nicely. Black titling for 'FUERZA AEREA MEXICANA' goes where you would normally expect to see the airlines name, giving an mean and purposeful look. There a nice line up of 3 of them on Airliners. net Here. The next two options cover a single Peruvian 737-500, FAP-356, from 2015 when it wore an overall grey low-viz scheme, and 2018 when it was modified with a little more colour. Like the Mexican machine it is painted overall grey, although in a lighter shade. The differences are that the later version has a full colour flag and '100' logo on the fin, a badge by the front doors, and red 'El Peru Primero' titles on the side. Delivered in 1995 as a Presidential/VIP machine and still in service, FAP-356 has been a regular visitor to European airports, so could well line up on any 1/144 scale airport ramp! The decal sheet itself is screen printed to an extremely high standard. The carrier film looks to be thin and minimal, while the colours are spot on. Most impressive is the sharpness of it all. The details on the flags and badges are absolutely perfect and can only really be appreciated under a magnifying glass. As well as all the subject markings, the sheet contains an abundance of stenciling and a full set of cabin windows for both aircraft. A nice touch is a block of diagonal red & whit striping to put on the underside blade aerials. Also included is a set of two complete pre-cut masks for the cockpit glazing. One is for the Mexican -800 (without eyebrow windows), and the other for the Peruvian -500 (with eyebow windows). I always like to keep the cockpit glazing clear on my models, so these will save a fiddly masking job. 44004 Boeing 737 in uniform. Part 2 There are four 737s on this sheet, the same -300 in two different schemes, and a pair of -400s in similar schemes. Both Daco/Skyline and Minicraft offer kits of these versions. All are 'combi' aircraft with a large freight door on the forward port side.. As with set 44003, a set of cockpit window masks is provided, both with eyebrow windows. A very useful looking nose and anti-glare panel mask is also on the sheet, for the Columbian versions. All Combi versions have a reinforced 'lip' at the bottom of the cargo opening, which will not be on the Daco or Minicraft kits. TG have helpfully provided these as four self adhesive vinyl stickers. Two are in silver. to apply to the Columbian aircraft after painting, and two are in black to apply before painting the Chilean options. The first is an ex-Lufthansa -300 operated by the Chilean Air Force with the ID number 922 on the wings. It is depicted as it was in 2010 in an overall light gray finish that covered the whole airframe. Apart from a small Chilean flag near the nose, the whole thing is very much 'low-viz'. Looking at photos of it on the internet, it seems to very clean and well maintained with a gloss finish, so is possibly used as a VIP transport. It also seems to have made several visits to Europe. A second option is provided for the same aircraft, 922, as it appeared in 2017, by now in a much darker overall grey finish. It has lost the small colourful flag on the nose and even the door outlines are black over the dark grey. Even the overwing escape markings are solid black with a couple of white arrows. All in all a very secretive looking military aircraft. The third and fourth offerings are Columbian Air Force -400's, two different aircraft in similar schemes from 2015. They are overall medium grey with light grey undersides, and a wavy demarcation line between the two colours. Both feature black nose cones and anti-glare panels, topped off with very smart lining around the cockpit windows. A splash of colour is provided by the Columbian roundels and flag on the tail. The top of the tail fin sports a yellow flash much like those seen on US transports. Within each is the individual aircraft name 'Atlas' or 'Cronos', after mythological gods. Again these aircraft seem to very well maintained and have a glossy finish. Again the decals are superbly done, with beautifully sharp printing and good colour density. The carrier film is very thin and almost invisible, so they should perform very well. Conclusion. TG decals is a new name to me, and I have to say I am very impressed and I love the more unusual subjects. The decals are beautifully printed and of the highest quality. Although it doesn't say where, the instructions state that they were printed in the USA. I'm guessing that this was Microscale. They are well researched and the instructions are excellent, being in full colour and with top, bottom and both side views of each individual aircraft. Each individual decal is numbered and its location noted on the instructions, something not always done by other decal manufacturers. Another much appreciated fact is that paint references are provided for Model Master, Humbrol, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo, Vallejo, Revell, Like Colour, and Hataka. Well done TG, these sets are beautifully produced and presented and deserve to do well. Review sample courtesy of

All Hellenic Air Force's F-16 1:72 & 1:48 TG Decals TG Decals are a new company to us here at Britmodeller and this is their second sheet for users of the F-16. This sheet covers all F-16s in service in Greece, all the blocks single and twin seaters. There is one decal sheet, a small set of masks for the tail on the 330 Sqn Aircraft, and a small sheet of self adhesive reinforcement plates for those aircraft which received them. There are good detailed colour instructions and they have included a variety of popular paints in the colour call outs. While some modeller don't like making out tail codes from individual characters, the use like this enables any aircraft to be modelled. The decals are printed in the US so they leave you to guess who with The quality is excellent, they are sharp, in register and have minimal carrier film. The masks and reinforcement plates are not pictured, however the instructions for them are. Conclusion An overall great package from TG to model one of the national users of the F-16 not catered for by more mainstream manufacturers. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of