This release from Afterburner Decals covers the F-15C's and one F-15D from the 18th FW/TFW from the early 90's through to 2009. There are multiple variations of the 44th and 67th FS squadron flagships and includes some old school wing jets and the 5th AF flagship. Also included are decals for line jets from both squadrons and F-15C's deployed on Operation Iraq Freedom. All schemes are Mod Eagle, which is dark grey [FS 36176] over medium grey [FS 36251]. There are a generous amount of stencils enabling the modeller to create three F-15C's from this release. There is also an option using dark grey stencils. Afterburner say that the markings printed are accurate FS colours. Designed for Hasegawa kit.

Contents.

Included with this release in a resealable plastic bag are:
1 x A4 decal sheet.
3 x A4 detailed colour profiles of each aircraft's port side.
1 x A4 coloured upper and lower plan views of the aircraft. There are four variations in the way the camouflage has been applied. There is also some very useful colour information of Bay 5. Bay 5 is the space behind the ejector seat, normally packed with electronic gear.
1 x A4 colour weapons load out guide. Including a colour profile of the AIM-7M Sparrow missile.
1 x A4 black and white stencil sheet.

Options included with this release are:
F-15C 78-0477, 5th AF CO, 2003. Features nose art 'lets roll' and Shogun head on the inner tail. There are some very colourful almost rasta like flashes on the tail tips.
F-15C 78-0518, 18th TFW CO, 1991. Shogun head motif on the inner tail.
F-15C 78-0544, 44th TFS CO, 1991.
F-15C 85-0105, 67th CO, 2009. Includes two kill markings just below the cockpit canopy. Features Shogun head motif on the outer tail and 'little deuce coup' badge on the air intake and exhaust covers.
F-15C 85-0105, 67th CO, 2008. Includes two kill markings just below the cockpit canopy. Features Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15C 81-0040, 67th CO, 2007. The instructions indicate two kill markings in writing, but there are no kill markings on the illustration. Features Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15D 83-0046, 67th line jet, 2009. Features Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15C 78-0492, 67th line jet, 1997. This aircraft has a very colourful Millenium Falcon artwork on the front undercarriage door. There are two tiny badges to apply to the main wheel hubs. Also features Shogun head on the motif inner tail.
F-15C 85-0114, 44th CO, 2009. Features a couple of kill marks and some colourful and low vis bat badges. Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15C 84-0025, 44th CO, 2008. Features a couple of kill marks and some colourful and low vis bat badges. Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15C 85-0114, 44th line jet, 2008. Features a couple of kill marks and Shogun head motif on the outer tail surfaces.
F-15C 78-0516, 44th line jet, 2006. Features Shogun head motif on the outer tail.
F-15C 78-0487, 44th line jet, 2003. Features Shogun head motif on the inner tail.

Afterburner Decals have put in a lot of time and effort in releasing these decals. There has been considerable input from service personnel judging by the thank you list Afterburner has given for the help in providing information. Although the markings are not spectacular, there is enough interesting markings [five aircraft with kill markings] along with the Mod Eagle camouflage scheme to decorate your F-15 creating a talking point with fellow modellers. There is a generous amount of information to go with the decals. Information about colours and markings on bay 5, nose gear doors, speed brakes, etc., are all very useful. The amount of information given will help you spend less time on research and more time on modelling.

Quality of the print by Cartograf is stunning. Decals are glossy with a minimum amount of carrier film. All the written stencils are sharp and legible except for the tiniest of stencils, that you would have to view with a strong magnifying glass. There are enough stencils for three aircraft, but there is nothing to stop the modeller from using the kits stencils to utilise even more of the above markings. The individual stencil guide is very useful inclusion in simplifying the positioning of the stencils.

Conclusions.

Another fantastic decal sheet from Afterburner Decals. If the mighty F-15C and D are amongst you models that you want to build, then I would recommend highly this release.