Turkey has a very active modelling community and this new decal sheet from Twobobs is a very exciting sheet indeed.  This decal sheet features the Turkish Air Force F-4E Kara Sahin (Black Hawk) Phantom in 1/72 scale.  This particular paint scheme was designed by Ömer Erkmen and he is an avid modeller and has been a  adding his models to the ARC gallery section since May 2004.  Ömer was also the one that provided all the reference material to Twobobs to make this decal sheet possible.  This decal sheet includes ne complete set of markings for the Kara Sahin Phantom from the Turkish Air Force.  This special anniversary scheme was applied during the spring/summer of 2009.

This aircraft is devoid of most stencil data and features an almost flat black paint scheme.

And this is one great looking jet and sure to be an eye catcher in any display case or on any model show table.

The decals are beautifully printed by Microscale on 2 decal sheets and they include the large grey wing decals as well as the Hawk markings for the side of the fuselage.  You also get a full set of formation light decals.

The instructions are clear and include 4 views of this aircraft as well as 10 small walkaround photos of this jet.  Paint codes are called out in FS #'s, Testors MM, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracrylics.  This instruction sheet also provides the history of the F-4 Phantom in Turkish service. 

Recommended Kits: 

• Hasegawa F-4E Phantom 

• Eduard Detail Set

• Eduard paint masks

• True Details cockpit set

• True Details wheels

• Aires Exhaust Nozzles

• Avionix Cockpit set

• G-Factor Brass Landing Gear

I was very excited to hear of the release of this decal sheet by Twobobs as US jets in foreign service are always an interesting topic among modellers.  And if you build in 1/72 scale, have no fear, Twobobs also has released this sheet in 1/72 scale.

Steve Bamford