Reviews

IAF-53 Review
"Now we have a superb sheet in 1/48 for the AH-64D. In Israeli service it is the AH-64D-I Saraf and this has several modifications to it that differentiate it from the US version... The IsraDecal instruction sheet is among the best in the industry with a full stencil placement guide that takes up a lot of the sheet and instructions. As with all of IsraDecal's products, this one is highly recommended."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken, June 2006

IAF-50 Review
"...The decals are superbly printed and contain the now-required highly detailed additional decals for unit badges and artwork. These are to be cut out and placed on the white backing that is provided. Overall, a superb sheet that should be quite popular."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken, June 2006

Mohawk Decals Review
"... A two page full color instruction sheet provides multiple views of the aircraft that aid the modeler in painting and decal placement of the aircraft they choose to model. The over 100 decals are printed by Cartograf in Italy and are all in perfect register and clarity... Ra'anan Weiss of IsraDecal is to be commended for taking a financial risking to offer a 1/72 scale decal sheet devoted to the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. Hasegawa released their model of the OV-1 Mohawk for the first time over 30 years ago and this is the first time that any decal manufacturer was willing to produce decals for this airplane...Take out those long neglected Hasegawa kits from your loft and push away the stacks of Messerschmitt and F-16s from the model shelves the new IsraDecal sheet gives Grumman's Mohawk family its day in the sun."
"www.AircraftResourceCenter.com", by Yoav Efrati, June 2006

F-15I Book Review
"...This is a walkaround detail book, including the history of the Israeli air Force F-15 and endless high quality colour photos of this awe inspiring aircraft... This book is rich in photos of the F-15I in all the areas that interest modellers... The next section is my favourite section of any book....the walkaround section. Here you will find page after page of hundreds of high quality high resolution glossy photos rich is detail...This book is a "Must have" for anyone with an interest in modelling the Israeli F-15I or anyone with an interest in the Israeli Air Force. This book is well worth the price and a great addition to your reference library."
"www.AircraftResourceCenter.com", by Steve Bamford, April 2006

F-15I Book Review
"... It has been a while since a new book has gotten me this fired up. This book is fabulous!... I do not think there are enough positive adjectives in the English language to really describe this book -- great, super, fabulous, terrific, fantastic, and any others you can think of... Highly Recommended."
"www.HyperScale.com", by David W. Aungst, March 2006

F-15I Book Review
"Here is the latest in IsraDecal Publications superb books on current IAF aircraft types... This book follows the same general format as their other publications... It is obvious that the author was given pretty much full access to an airframe as I don't see that anything was missed! ...The bottom line is that this is the finest publication yet available on the type and a supberb companion to Isradecals # 49 and their upcoming resin detail set. A MUST for enthusiasts of the IAF and for any modeler who wants to accurately portray the type in plastic."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-45-49 Review
"IsraDecal make excellent decals and all of these sheets are of the highest quality with extensive instructions..."
"Model Airplane International", February 2006

Elite Decals 'Zodiacs' Review
"...These are really nice decals. You can buy with confidence that these decals will provide you excellent results on your B-24 projects... Highly Recommended."
"www.HyperScale.com", by David W. Aungst, February 2006

Elite Decals 'Zodiacs' Review
"Isradecals has started a new line called Elite Decals. These cover non-Israeli subjects and while I've not been given the opportunity to review the earlier sheets, this one shows that the decals are of very high quality... Elite provides sufficient markings to enable the modeler to do both of the aircraft shown on the sheet."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-49 Review
"IsraDecals continues with its releases of IAF aircraft sheets with this one on the F-15I Ra'am... As you'd expect, most of the instruction booklet is on stencil placement and a superb stencil guide is provided... Overall, an excellent sheet that 1/48 modelers will be thrilled to use. Isradecals is bringing out an F-15I conversion set that will make your Ra'am even more accurate than just using an F-15E kit."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-45 & IAF-49 Review
"Excellent quality, multiple options; interesting subjects; attractive half-tone artwork... Highly Recommended... The decals are printed by Cartograf. The registration of the sample decals I received is perfect... even in the smallest scale, the data writing is still readable. Both sheets provide enough markings to make any F-15I "Ra'am" Eagle in the Israeli AF... Besides having clear instructions for where to place the decals on the model, there are a number of nice color photographs of the aircraft
from all the units that the decals provide... Don't let the price scare you off, though. If you love the "Ra'am" Eagle, these are really great decals that will not disappoint you. These are great decals of an aircraft that is unique to only Israel."
"www.HyperScale.com", by David W. Aungst, February 2006

IAF-48 Review
"... Regardless of which kit you use, this sheet will allow you to do a super looking model and is highly recommended."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-46 & IAF-47 Review
"Excellent quality, multiple options; interesting subjects; attractive half-tone artwork... Highly Recommended...The decals are printed by Cartograf. The registration of the sample decals I received is perfect. Both sheets provide enough markings to make any F-16A/B "Netz" in the Israeli AF... Don't let the price scare you off, though. If you love the F-16A/B "Netz", these are really great decals that will not disappoint you..."
"www.HyperScale.com", by David W. Aungst, February 2006

IAF-47 Review
"This new release from IsraDecal features all recent F-16A/B Netz flown by the Israeli Air Force. This particular sheet contains all stencils for 2 aircraft including all panel numbers for 2 planes.....all of which are quite readable. This decal sheet includes the new tail art of the "Flying Dragon" designed by IsraDecal's very own Ra'anan Weiss, and the artwork for the "Phoenix" and "Flying Wing" squadrons also designed by Ra'anan Weiss... The decals were beautifully printed including the tiniest text on both decal sheets and in perfect registration and even the tiniest stencils is quite readable."
"www.AircraftResourceCenter.com", by Steve Bamford

IAF-47 Review
"... The sheet is most complete and includes tail markings for all the units listed. There are also a variety of number styles of numbers. The instruction booklet is in full color and includes a number of color photos as well. There is a full stencil suite in this double sheet, and an excellent placement guide is part of the instruction booklet. Enough data and insignia are provided to do two complete aircraft."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-46 Review
"...The decals were beautifully printed including the tiniest text on both decal sheets and in perfect registration and even the tiniest stencils is quite readable."
"www.AircraftResourceCenter.com", by Steve Bamford

IAF-46 Review
"... The sheet is most complete and includes tail markings for all the units. There are also a variety of number styles as well as tie-ins with named aircraft, serials, and kill or mission markings. In addition to color information and the appropriate three views, there are a number of nice photographs of specific aircraft. With all this available to you on one sheet, there is no reason not to do a goodly number of aircraft from this sheet."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-45 Review
"... This particular sheet contains all stencils to make any F-15I that are in service with the IAF and includes all stencils including all panel numbers... all of which are quite readable. One thing I deeply admire about Isradecals is the way they group stencils together... so you apply larger clear decals containing many stencils....instead of applying each stencil individually. Also included are formation lights and chaff/flare dispensers. The decals were beautifully printed including the tiniest text on both decal sheets and in perfect registration and even the tiniest stencils is quite readable. The instruction book includes 4 view drawings of the aircraft showing placement of all markings and colour camo scheme layout. The sheet includes national insignia and and all stencils for one complete aircraft of any of the F-15I flown by the IAF."
"www.AircraftResourceCenter.com", by Steve Bamford

IAF-45 Review
"... Overall, an excellent sheet that 1/72 modelers will be thrilled to use. Isradecals is bringing out an F-15I conversion set that will make your Ra'am even more accurate than just using an F-15E kit."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-44 Review
"...All in all an excellent sheet and something that I think will do very well, especially as this fills a gap in somewhat modern US fighters from the last quarter century."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-43 Review
"...The sheet is superbly done with the new tail marks of the Bat squadron included. All the appropriate stencils are given and there is a selection of numbers to allow you to make any of the F-16Is that are currently in service... A trademark of Isradecal sets is a superb and most comprehensive instruction sheet. This includes both profiles and photos of the actual aircraft as well as a detailed stencil placement guide. In all, you can't find a better sheet on this important IAF aircraft."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

'F-16I Sufa in IAF Service' Book Review
"It isn't that often that we get a detail photo book on the most modern IAF aircraft to enter service, but thanks to the reputation and diligence of the author, Ra'anan Weiss, we have THE walkaround book on the new F-16I 'Sufa' (Storm)... There then follows page after page of superb color photography, covering every nook, cranny and panel on the F-16I. This includes close detail photographs of the various weapons and stores carried by the Sufa. In fact, the entire book is in full color, and that includes several color profiles. It is almost impossible to find anything about this book that I don't like. It has been well thought out, provides more detail on the plane than most of us will ever need and makes for a fascinating read as well. Hard to believe it is the first in the 'Aircraft in Details' series and makes me wonder how they can possibly top it. This is the finest publication yet available on the type. A MUST for enthusiasts of the IAF and for any modeler who wants to accurately portray the type in plastic. Most highly recommended."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-42 Review
"...A trademark of Isradecal sets is a superb and most comprehensive instruction booklet. This includes both profiles and photos of the actual aircraft as well as a detailed stencil placement guide. In all, you can't find a better set on this important IAF aircraft."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-41 Review
"...If you have ever had an Isradecal sheet, then you know that you can expect the highest quality both in terms of the decals themselves (which are printed by Microscale) and in the research that is provided. As is the standard for Isradecal, you are given a booklet that provides superb drawings for each scheme as well as photographs of some of the actual aircraft...Overall, an outstanding decal set and one you should seriously consider for your next big scale F-16 project."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

'Sufa' and 'Blackhawk' Conversion Kits Review
"...The casting is very good and the instructions are some of the best I have seen. I eagerly look forward to further releases in this range."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", April 2005

F-4 Stencils and Mirage Decals Sets Review
"The F-4 sheets make a hard job easy... The F-4 sheets are suitable for all USAF camouflaged examples plus many export users... The Mirage sheets are also highly recommended to anyone who likes modern jets or Israeli subjects."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", April 2005

'Blackhawk' Conversion Kit Review
"For their second conversion set, IsraCast has done a set for the H-60 Blackhawk. This set is most complete and offers all the little lumps and bumps that tend to pop up on aircraft that have to operate in hostile environs... As with the previous set, the castings are superb with no casting glitches at all... The instructions are superb, offering photos of the actual aircraft and showing just exactly where the various bits go... This set allows you to do any of the various upgrades and the instructions tell you exactly what bits go with what upgrades. Combine this with IsraDecal sheet #23 for a superb replica."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

'Sufa' Conversion Kit Review
"The first resin conversion set from the fine folks who have brought you quality decals for many years is for the new F-16I 'Sufa'... This IsraCast conversion set includes everything you need to make a super accurate representation of this new aircraft, save the decals, which can come from other sources, including IsraDecals. You get a completely new upper nose, full intake, tail-hook area, fin tip, conformal tanks, upper spine, gear doors and wheels, wing missile rails, and a number of other small bits and pieces. All are superbly cast without a hint of air bubbles or other defects one can find in resin. The instructions are outstanding, showing various aspects of the real aircraft and then having the replacement bits labeled so that you can see exactly where they fit and how they will look once the model is done. Frankly, this is the best way to do these sets and I'm surprised that no one else has picked up on this... This is truly an outstanding conversion set. I can highly recommend it."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-36 Review
"You'd think that a company that specializes in Israeli Air Force subjects would run out of ideas for decal sheets. Well, that is not the case here. IsraDecal has moved into the realm of stencil decals... Isradecals provides a most comprehensive placement guide for these decals so that you can be sure to get them all in the proper location... The printing on the sheet is excellent as these are done by Cartograf in Italy."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-35, IAF-37 Review
"...IsraDecal and Cartograf have pushed decal design and printing technology to its limits in a new series of decals... The decals have been cleverly designed such that multiple stencils are offered on each clear backing piece, perfectly laid out in their proper position... Using a strong magnifying glass each stencil can actually be read, even in 1:72 scale!."
"Scale Aircraft Modelling ", by Yoav Efrati, February 2005

IAF-34 Review
"...The resulution enables the modeller to see perfect diagonal lines in the yellow and black undersurface access panels...Weiss has provided all the markings one can desire to build any single or twin-seat IDF/AF Mirage... From this single sheet, the modeller can produce three complete aircraft..."
"Scale Aircraft Modelling ", by Yoav Efrati, February 2005

IAF-37, IAF-38 Review
"...Don't let the price scare you off, though. If you love the Phantom, these are really great decals that will not disappoint you. For anyone wanting to make a correct Phantom with all the assorted data markings plastered all over the airframe, this is by far the best set to do it. These are great decals that I have been waiting a long time to have someone release. Now I need to push a S.E.Asian camouflaged Phantom upward in my "to do list" so that I can apply these to a Phantom model. Recommended."
"www.HyperScale.com", by David W. Aungst, January 2005

IAF-33 Review
"...This superb IsraDecal sheet set provides a wealth of decals and allows you to mark your kit as nearly any Mirage IIIBJ/CJ that was ever operated by the Israeli Air Force...IsraDecals has become one of the finest decal makers because of its outstanding instructions. What you really get is a 16 page historical booklet, full of profiles and photographs to help you with decal placement...Overall, another incredible set that is also available in 1/72 scale."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-33 Review
"...These decals are comprehensive, of excellent quality, and well researched. Modelers who are interested in Israeli Mirages should not hesitate to pick this set up. Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, November 2004

IAF-31, IAF-32 Review
"...As with all more recent IsraDecal sheets, this one comes complete with a superb instruction booklet. In addition to just your standard decal placement guide, there are photos of the actual aircraft to assist in any unusual markings. I personally like this format as it is the best of all things... Again, you can build any Mystere IV and are not limited to just what is shown in the booklet...An outstanding sheet and one that is sorely needed."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-29, IAF-30, IAF-31, IAF-32 Review
"...IsraDecal always offer good decal sets. The images are all beautifully printed with perfect register and density. The instructions come in the form of a booklet and along with clear and concise notes on markings there are also details of the camouflage schemes, with FS colour references and historical text about the squadrons and aircraft depicted. You cannot really fault these sheets at all and therefore we most highly recommend them to all."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", August 2004

IAF-29, IAF-30 Review
"Once again, Isradecal has produced a pair of outstanding decal sheet for IAF aircraft...This sheet covers all the different camouflage schemes...The sheet provides markings to allow you do build any aircraft in any of the schemes. Data markings are provided in both French and Hebrew...The instruction booklets are identical for both sheets and are among the best in the industry."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-29, IAF-30, IAF-31, IAF-32 Review
"...These decals are of excellent quality and well researched. Modelers who are interested in these IAF aircraft should have no reservations about picking up any of these sheets. Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, July 2004

IAF-21, IAF-22, IAF-23, IAF-24, IAF-25, IAF-26, IAF-27, IAF-28 Review
"...As with all IsraDecal products these sheets are to the highest standard with perfect register and colour density. Most include at least one set of stencils and the accompanying instruction booklets are worth having in their own right!"
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", January 2004

IAF-27 Review
"... In addition, there are data stencils for each of the three schemes; starting with French for the original scheme and two Hebrew stencils for the repaints. Overall, these are excellent sheets and they should be in your stash!"
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-25, IAF-26, IAF-27, IAF-28 Review
"...These decals are of excellent quality and well researched. Modelers who are interested in these IAF aircraft should have no reservations about picking up any of these sheets. While the modelers doing the 1/48 scale Meteors should have no problems finding the required kits, thanks to Classic Airframes, those doing the other aircraft may have to search around to find the required kits. If you can find the kit, these decals are Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, December 2003

IAF-25 Review
"...As with all current Isradecal releases, this one includes a superb instruction booklet with many photos and excellent diagrams of the aircraft. A chart also allows a match-up between aircraft numbers and the names that some of the earlier jets were given. Overall, an outstanding sheet and one that you should seriously consider buying."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-24 Review
"...The instructions provide a highly detailed data and stencil placement guide...Overall, another superb sheet from Isradecal and one that will really enhance your next big scale Blackhawk!"
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-23, IAF-24 Review
"...The decals are of excellent quality and well researched. Modelers who are interested in these IAF aircraft should have no reservations about picking up any of these sheets. The new “desert” scheme provides a nice option for those looking for something a little different from the plain, boring overall OD paint scheme applied to US Apaches and Blackhawks. Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, December 2003

IAF-21, IAF-22 Review
"...These decals are of excellent quality and well researched. Modelers who are interested in these IAF aircraft should have no reservations about picking up any of these sheet. Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, December 2003

IAF-21 Review
"As a great companion to the recently released book on the Barak, this sheet offers a full range of markings to cover every unit currently operating this variant of the F-16... As with all Isradecal products, it is done to the highest quality."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

F-16C/D Book Review
"...This is the only reference on IAF F-16C/D aircraft you’ll ever need. Highly Recommended!"
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, December 2003

IAF-20 Review
"...Consisting of a 16-page booklet, two decal sheets, and a double-sided page listing all IDF/AF F-15 kills, you have the option of building any one of a number of Israeli F-15s. The decals, printed by Cartograf, are thin and very nicely done...If you are looking to do a recent Baz and aren’t daunted by the thought of applying all the stencils, then this is the sheet for you. Highly Recommended."
"www.HyperScale.com", by Dave Williams, December 2002

IAF-20 Review
"...Extensive is the word here, and this sheet is a must for any IAF fan. Don't forget also that much of the stenciling is also useful for USAF Eagles as it is in English!"
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", November 2002

IAF-18, IAF-19 Review
"...The quality and the scope of this latest offering from IsraDecal is truly impressive. Highly recommended to any modeler considering building an F-15I in 1/48 or 1/32 scale."
"www.HyperScale.com", by Kursad Albayraktar, November 2001

IAF-16 Review
"...Instructions are in full color and provide a plethora of information on the aircraft so it is a good idea to give it a good read. Decals themselves are very well printed and provide full stencils for at least two and perhaps three aircraft, depending on which ones are chosen. Overall a very impressive sheet and if you truly want to do a proper IAF Barak, then you should seek this sheet."
"www.ModelingMadness.com", by Scott Van Aken

IAF-11 Review
"...once again the decals are superbly printed and the 16 pages instruction booklet with this sheet includes a mass of illustrations and photographs, many of the latter never before having been published, so it is a wealth of information for IAF fans."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", July 1999

IAF-6 Review
"...the instruction booklet includes clear and informative photographs of each subject to aid application. The decals themselves are, this time, printed by Microscale, but are once again in perfect register with excellent colour density."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", July 1999

IAF-7, IAF-8, IAF-9 Review
"Overall all of these sheets are to the highest quality. The clarity and registration are perfect and the subject matter makes them very attractive to many..."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", February 1999

IAF-2, IAF-3, IAF-4, IAF-5 Review
"All of these sheets are to the highest quality and have been based on research done in Israel. The manufacturer tells us that they are accurate in every detail and the level of accuracy is shown by the errata sheets included with all of these sheets reviewed above, as the finished product first time was obviously not up to standard for IsraDecal, so they produced the amended versions prior to release. The instruction sheets include a wealth of information and it should be noted that although we have listed just the options shown on the instruction sheets, many others could be made using a combination of the markings included. The instructions give full camouflage and colour details as well as a number of photographs which have never been seen before, so they are a real 'must' for all of IAF fans."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", October 1998

IAF-1 Review
"Overall this sheet is excellent. The decision to include both scales on one sheet is a good one, as I am sure modellers will use the ones they want and be able to 'trade' the others with fellow modellers. The decals themselves have been printed by Microscale and therefore their quality is assured. This sheet is certainly a good start for IsraDecal and I can only hope they will consider doing further sheets for specific types..."
"Scale Aviation Modeller International", March 1998