Hi-Decal 1/48 Decals

by Michael Benolkin

The folks at Hi-Decal have released two new sets in their growing line of 1/48 markings. Let's take a look:


48-014 F-86D/L Sabre Dog

Recommended Kit: Revell/Monogram or Revell/Germany 1/48 F-86D

This set provides a refreshing variety of subjects for the outstanding Revell 1/48 F-86D Sabre Dog. Markings for four aircraft are provided along with maintenance stenciling for three aircraft. These include:

  • F-86D-36, 16171, 337 Sqn, Royal Hellenic AF, Elefsina AB, 1965 (camouflaged)

  • F-86D-36, 18305, 343 Sqn, Royal Hellenic AF, Elefsina AB, 1963 (bare metal)

  • F-86D-36, 18406, 8 FIS/5 FW, Philippine AF, Basa AB, 1965 (bare metal)

  • F-86L-60, 30848, 12 Sqn, Royal Thai AF, Don Muang AB, 1969 (bare metal)


48-014 F-84G/RF-84G Thunderjet

Recommended Kit: Tamiya or Revell/Mongram 1/48 F-84G

This set provides another interesting variety of subjects for either the Tamiya or Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-84G Thunderjet. Markings for four aircraft are provided which include:

  • RF-84G, 729 Sqn, Royal Danish AF, Karup AFB, 1955 (camouflaged)

  • RF-84G, 729 Sqn, Royal Danish AF, Karup AFB, 1957 (bare metal)

  • RF-84G, 88 Air Regt, Yugoslav AF, Batajnica AB, 1962 (camouflaged)

  • F-84G, Imperial Iranian AF, Mehrabad AFB, 1960 (bare metal)


These sets provide some unique color schemes and subjects that are largely ignored by other aftermarket decal manufacturers. Kudos to Hi-Decal for filling in these gaps! Hi-Decals are availabe from Squadron and from Hannants.

My sincere thanks to Hi-Decal for these review samples!

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