Caracal Models 1/72 F-35A/B Joint Strike Fighter Decals
By Matt Bittner
The first 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35A was by Italeri, with Academy and Hasegawa following closely behind. The only 1/72 F-35B I know of is from Fujimi. This decal set from Caracal Models is not designed for a specific kit so any one will work. There are markings for 16 aircraft:
- F-35B, 168059, VMFAT-501, VM/03, USMC, 2013
- F-35B, 168057, VMFAT-501, VM/01, USMC, 2015
- F-35B, 168728, VMFA-121, VK/10, USMC, 2015
- F-35B, BF-05, VX-23, SD/65, USMC, 2013
- F-35A, 10-5011, 422 TES, OT, Nellis AFB, 2015
- F-35A, 11-5023, 58 FS, EG, Nellis AFB, 2015
- F-35A, 12-5050, 61 FS, LF, Luke AFB, 2014
- F-35A, 12-5049, 16 WPS, WA, Nellis AFB, 2015
- F-35A, F-001, RNAF, 2015
- F-35A, F-002, RNAF, 2015
- F-35B, ZM135, RAF, 2013
- F-35B, ZM136, RAF, 2013
- F-35B, ZM137, RAF, 2013
- F-35B, ZM138, RAF, 2013
- F-35A, A35-001, RAAF, 2015
- F-35A, A35-002, RAAF, 2015
Decals are wonderfully printed by Cartograf and appear to be in register. Not only does the sheet include markings for each airframe but it also includes two sets of stencils for two models. So if you're looking for different ways to finish your F-35 (although all are still "grey") then this could be the sheet you want.
A definite "thank you" to Caracal Models for sending this sheet to review.