Caracal Models has released a sheet for the 1/48 Trumpeter Albatross SA-16A. This decal set includes three sheets with markings for a total of 6 airframes.

The options on this decal sheet are:

• US Navy UF-1 Albatross, NAS Norfolk
• US Navy HU-16C Albatross, NASU Naha, Japan
• US Navy HU-16C Albatross, NASU Iwakuni, Japan
• US Navy UF-1 Albatross, US Naval Attache to Oslo
• US Navy UF-1 Albatross, NAS Whidbey Island
• US Navy UF-1T Albatross, USNA - Annapolis

The selection of markings is excellent. From typical “utility” schemes, to SAR –with yellows and oranges, and even one that was used by the diplomatic corps in Norway, you will have one (or more) that you would like to use.

Being a Cartograf decal sheet you know you’ll get good quality, thin, and opaque decals. They are very glossy on the sheet and have very little transparent carrier film around them, minimizing the chances for silvering.

There are generic stencils for one airframe and two sets of wing walkways (which might be missing in the Trumpeter decal sheet although I was not able to confirm it), adding value to this decal set.

I want to point out that the MSRP price includes free US shipping. International shipping is only $3 more. It should be noted that the instruction sheet it is actually a full color booklet (printed in glossy paper) with side view of each airplane, plus generic top/bottom views.

Highly recommended.

I would like to thank Caracal Models and IPMS/USA for the review sample.