Prefix…

The Revell CV(A)N-65 Enterprise kit in the 1/720 scale sure is a very good starting point but lacks some details, mainly with the missing hangar deck, the missing flight deck markings and the missing airplane markings.
StarFighter Decals did not only rectify the hangar deck problem as seen in a different review, no, they also took care of the flight deck and airplane markings. There are wide variations of decals offered by the manufacturer and I chose this specific set because it contained for both of the mentioned problems a solution – at least, this is what I thought.

The Packaging…

I received my order quiet fast within a strengthened envelope. Upon opening I was given a clear plastic bag which contained the decals as well as the instructions.
... Now, what is inside? ...

The Content…

Upon opening the clear plastic bag the modeler is provided 2 big sheets of decals. The color print is without any obvious error or distortion. The colors are well chosen and the edges of the decals are sharp.
Let me point out, that the layout of the decals is set a way to reduce the modeler’s workload. The decals for e.g. the fins come organized in a manner that you only need to manually cut the rough shape. Also, the markings are not repetitious but do provide according the Bu-No.
The first big sheet of decals contains markings for the following airplanes:
1. VF-102 Diomandbacks with F4B´s (14 parts) * 12 = 168
2. VF-33 Tarsiers with F8E´s (20 parts) * 12 = 240
3. VA-65 Tigers with a0-6´s (11 parts) * 12 = 132
4. VA 66 Waldomen with A-4C´s (13 parts) * 12 = 156
Besides that, 6 foul lines/markings for the flight deck are included.
The smaller decal sheet comes with the following:
1. VR-76 Fighting Spirits with A-4C´s (10 parts) * 12 = 120
2. VAN-7 Peacemaker of the Fleet with A-5A´s (17 parts) * 12 = 204
3. VFP-62 Flying Photo 62 with RF-8A´s (13 parts) * 4 = 52
4. VAW-33 Night Hawke with AD-5Q´s (9 parts) * 4 = 36
5. VA-64 Black Lancers with A-4C (13 parts) * 5 = 65
6. VAW 12 with E-18´s (14 parts) * 4 = 56
7. HU-2 with UH-25B´s (4 parts) * 4 = 16
This gives 1245 decal parts that need to be applied - alone for the air wings.
That is, if I did not miss the one or other decal part through my own counting.
Now, the list has not ended yet as this decal set comes with the flight deck markings as well. These are roughly the 1962 – 1969 design for the ship. Markings for the ship include 2 styles of Flight Deck markings, Foul Lines, Barrier Covers, Elevator Warning Markings, JBDs, Runway Centerline as well as the flight deck hull number.

The Instructions…

The Instructions are color printed on thick paper. They start with a brief history o the Enterprise dealing with the chosen time frame. Also, reference information is provided!
Regarding the airplanes, the modeler is given a side view with all the markings in place. Also, printed color samples with according FS numbers for painting the airplanes are included.
The instructions also advise the modeler to check with references regarding the flight deck markings. The set includes markings specifically for the early 60´s time frame. Templates for the elevator markings are provided as well.
No pictures of an actual build process are included.

Result and Conclusion…

I would love to tell you, the community, that this set is a superb product to obtain. However, I found no way to obtain the according airplanes in this scale. This was a disappointing experience to start with. I even could not figure if there ever were such planes available in this scale. I would highly appreciate if someone could guide me into the right direction if there ever was an according airplane kit.
The flight deck markings for the ship are brilliant and sure worth the effort. However, those can be obtained separately as well through Starfighter Decals.
For this, I feel torn about what rating to give this superbly done decal set. The quality is outstanding but I can see no further use for it if the according airplane kits are missing.