IsraDecal
sheet IAF-53 provides 1/48 scale markings for US Army AH-64D Longbow
and Israeli Air Force AH-64D-I Saraf (Black Viper Snake) combat
helicopters. This sheet provides more than 200 stencils applied throughout
the fuselage of both the Apache and the Saraf and are very prominent when
seen on the relatively light f.s.36492/33448/30219 color scheme applied to
the Saraf.
Printed
by Cartograf each stencil can be read so exact placement of each
sheet is essential. To properly locate the stencils two A4 size
pages of the 8 page black and white instructions booklet are devoted
to stencil application. The drawings used for the instructions sheet
have been especially commissioned by IsraDecal from the famous
aviation artist Willy Peeters. Four view drawings are provided to
show the Saraf color scheme which is different from the AH-64A Peten
which is painted in similar scheme and colors. Complete numerals are
provided to build any IAF Hornet squadron Saraf, with the following
additional markings unique to the IAF's also included: flare
dispenser cartridges, fluorescent pink formation lights, Hebrew
wording "Saraf" external fuel tank markings, mid-fuselage
insignia yellow identification V and low visibility blue over gray
Star of David.
Four overall f.s.34031 US Army Longbow options are provided; shark mouth
99-5102 and 99-5118 operating with the 3rd infantry division in
Iraq, 1st
cavalry division 99-5135 with the division shield and crossed swards on
the forward fairings, and 02-5289 with a light gray eagle head
superimposed on the US flag as applied to the vertical fin root. Bonus
markings are provided for a f.s.36375/35237 low visibility gray shark
mouth AH-64A Apache 94-0332 operated by the South Carolina Army National
Guard in Mosul Iraq in December 2004.
This decal offering is tailored to fit the Hasegawa Apache and Longbow
kits. To build an Israeli Saraf, one is advised to obtain IsraCast resin
conversion kit 48012 which provides all the required external
modifications as well as the cockpit layout unique to the Israeli
AH-64D-I.
Yoav
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