A new vendor, DXM Decals from Taiwan, has provided the IPMS-USA reviewer corps with a wonderful waterslide decal set commemorating the JASDF 8th Squadron 60th Anniversary Special Painting of an F-2A “Panther Spots” in 2020.

The Anniversary markings are for the following aircraft:

• F-16C Block 50P, No. 13-8558 (SN 1058) – 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base, Japan.

Contents

There is one folded color sheet, printed on both sides (8 X 11.5 inches) that shows decal placement. There are three decal sheets which come with a complete set of stencils and the special camouflage scheme. Painting references are for five colors: FS35109, FS36320, Black, Radome Gray, and a Black+5% White mixture.

The decals are made by Cartograf, who are known for their quality work. They are in perfect register with vibrant colors and barely any clear decal film edging. The print quality is excellent for this particular set.

Conclusions

Highly Recommend for fans of special paint scheme jets and F-A2 Viper Zeros! This is a great decal set to commemorate JASDF 60th Anniversary of the 8th Squadron. I want to thank DXM Decals for providing this wonderful decal set and the IPMS-USA for allowing me the opportunity to perform this review.