Black Cat decals in 1/72 scale

Reviewed by Rato Marczak (dec/2022)

Summary
Description:	- Decal markings for Portuguese Air Force's F-16 (BC 79029)  and Hurricane (BC 79018)
Scale:	- 1/72
Price:	- 5.00€ (Hurricane) / 13.70€ (F-16)
Contents & Media:	- A printed decal sheets and instructinos
Advantages:	- Minimal clear film borders. - Good register and printing quality.  - Well researched. Unusual subjects.
Disadvantages
Recommendation:	- Recommended.

Here are a couple of decals in 1/72 scale decal samples from Black Cat that I received from a friend (thanks Carlitos!). As far as I can tell, Black Cat Decals is a Portuguese manufacturer, so it is not surprise that they specialize in Portuguese Air Force subjects. I am very impressed by the quality of their decals. If you want to decorate your Hurricane, F-16, Spitfire, P-38, T-6, Gladiator, Fury, P-47... (the list is very long) with something less usual, you might consider Black Cat.

Lockheed Marting F-16A ADF  (#72029)

The sheet brings decals for a commemorative scheme of a particular PAF Fighting Falcon from the Esquadron 201 “50 Anos Monte Real” (50 years of Monte Real). The nice thing about this particular scheme is the F-86 painted on the top of the F-16, in reference to the initial mount of the squadrong, I suppose. Very nice and unique. The accompanying instructions are very clear, with color calls for FS, Humbrol, Gunze and AK. Recommended kits for this sheet are Revell and Hasegawa offerings.


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