Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Review: Star Decals British Tanks in Italy #1 , Sherman Mk. IIA & Mk.III 1/35 decals

Close up view of one of the options available, a Sherman Mk.II from the Royal Scots Gray.
Title: Star Decals British Tanks in Italy #1 , Sherman Mk. IIA & Mk.III 1/35 decals

Product code: 35-974

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 
Description: This decal sheet from Star Decals contains markings for British Sherman Mk. IIA & Mk.II tanks  based in Italy during WWII. As can be seen this decal set contains colour guide/instructions and brief notes on the tanks featured.

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Review: AMDG Decals Eight Gun Melody Pt.1


Title: AMDG Decals Eight Gun Melody Pt.1
  

Product code: A48-005

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description: This decal sheet from AMDG Decals contains markings for four P-47 Thunderbolts in 1/48 scale. Decals contain full colour instructions with notes relating to the specific aircraft featured, national insignia, squadron codes, aircraft names and other decals

Decal options for:


1) P-47D “DRAGON LADY”  ??-5751 of 526th FS / 86th FG based in Poretta Corsica, July-September 1944 - pilot: no regularly assigned;
2) P-47D "NO GUTS – NO GLORY" 43-6935 of 82nd FS / 78th FG based in Duxford UK, June 1944 - pilot: Capt. Benjamin I. Mayo;
3) P-47D "MISS CARRIAGE" 42-26649 of 361st FS / 356th FG based in Martelsham UK, November 1944 - pilot: Lt. Amos Bomberger II;
4) P-47D "HOMESICK ANGEL" 44-19879 of 62nd FS / 56th FG based in Boxted UK, March 1945 - pilot: Capt. Robert E. Winters.






Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Review: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.4 1/48 decals





Title: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.4
 
Product code: A48-004

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 
Description: This decal sheet from AMDG Decals contains markings for four P-51 Mustangs in 1/48 scale. Decals contain full colour instructions with notes relating to the specific aircraft featured, national insignia, squadron codes, aircraft names and other decals.

Decal option for:

Decal options for:
 1) P-51B "SHOO SHOO BABY" 42-106447 of 364FS / 357FG based in Leiston UK, March 1944 - pilot: Lt. John Howell;
2) P-51B "MARGIE MARU" 43-6425 of 353FS / 354 FG based at A-2 Criqueville, France, June 1944 - pilot: Capt. Jack T. Bradley;
3) P-51B "QUEEN JEAN" 42-106875 of 375FS / 361FG based in Bottisham UK, August 1944 - pilot: Capt. William J. Shackelford;
4) P-51D "PUNKIE II" 44-15499 of 504FS / 339FG based in Fowlmere UK, April 1945 - pilot: Lt. Vernon Blizzard.

Monday, 4 August 2014

Review: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.3 1/48 decals




Title: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.3
 

Product code: A48-003

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 

Description: This decal sheet from AMDG Decals contains markings for four P-51 Mustangs in 1/48 scale. Decals contain full colour instructions with notes relating to the specific aircraft featured, national insignia, squadron codes, aircraft names and other decals.

Decal options for:
Decal options for:

1) P-51B "SUNNY V" 43-7157 of HQ / 355FG based at Steeple Morden UK, April 1944 - pilot: Lt/Col. Everett W. Stewart;
2) P-51B "U'VE HAD IT!" 42-106462 of 362FS / 357FG based in Leiston UK, June 1944 - pilot: Capt. John B. England;
3) P-51B "IMPATIENT VIRGIN?" 42-106638 of 367FS / 361FG based in Bottisham UK, September 1944 - pilot: Lt. Victor E. Bocquin;
4) P-51C "261" (sharkmouth) 42-103233 of 118TRS / 23FG based in Chengkung, China, Spring 1945 - unknown pilot.

Friday, 1 August 2014

Review: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.2 1/48 decals





Title: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt.2
 
Product code: A48-002

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 
Description: This decal sheet from AMDG Decals contains markings for four P-51 Mustangs in 1/48 scale. Decals contain full colour instructions with notes relating to the specific aircraft featured, national insignia, squadron codes, aircraft names and other decals.

Decal options for:
Decal options for:

1) P-51B "MARJORIE II" 43-7175 of 354FS / 355FG based in Steeple Morden, UK, April 1944 - pilot: Lt. Byron G. Houston;
2) P-51B "BONNIE 'B' II" 4312375 of 353fs / 354FG based at A-2, Criqueville, France, June 1944 - pilot: Capt. Donald M. Beerbower;
3) P-51B "JEESIL PEESIL MOMMY" of 363FS / 357FG based in Leiston, UK, September 1944 - pilot: Lt. Frank Gailer;
4) F-6C "BARBARA'S MISS REVENGE" of 118TRS / 23FG based in Chengkung, China, Spring 1945 - pilot: Maj. Edward McComas.

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Review: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt. 1 1/48 decals

Title: AMDG Yankee Merlin Roar! P-51 Mustangs of 1939-45 USAAF units Pt. 1
 

Product code: A48-001

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description: This decal sheet from AMDG Decals contains markings for four P-51 Mustangs in 1/48 scale. Decals contain full colour instructions with notes relating to the specific aircraft featured, national insignia, squadron codes, aircraft names and other decals.


Decal options for:


1) P-51B "KILLER" 43-12152 of 355FS / 354FG based in Lashenden UK, May 1944 - pilot: Capt. Robert W. Stephens;
2) P-51B "HURRY HOME HONEY" 43-6935 of 364 FS / 357FG based in Leiston UK, June 1944 - pilot: Capt. Richard Peterson;
3) P-51B "HOT PANTS" 43-6461 of 370FS / 359FG based in East Wretham UK, August 1944 - pilot: Lt. Wilson K. Baker;
4) P-51D "HARRY IV" 44-64148 of 504FS / 339FG based in Fowlmere UK, April 1945 - pilot: Col. William C. Clark.

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Review: Star Decals Operation Nordwind Pt.1. German tanks in the Ardennes 1/35 decals





Title: Star Decals Operation Nordwind Pt.1. German tanks in the Ardennes 1/35 decals


Product code: 35-982

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 

Description: This decal sheet from Star Decals contains markings for Tiger 2  from s.SS-Pz.Abt. 501 (including US transportation markings), and a late production Panther Ausf G from an unknown unit based in the Ardennes during WWII.

Friday, 25 July 2014

Review: Star Decals Operation Nordwind Pt.2. German tanks in the Ardennes 1/35 decals





Title: Star Decals Operation Nordwind Pt.2. German tanks in the Ardennes 1/35 decals
 

Product code: 35-958

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 

Description: This decal sheet from Star Decals contains markings for PzKpfw IV Ausf J, Panther Ausf G, Bef.Panther Ausf G and JagdPanther tanks in the Ardennes during WWII.

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Coming Soon: Echelon Fine Details Australian M1A1 AIM Abrams (3-tones, Part 1)


 Coming Soon: Echelon Fine Details have just released a new decal sheet, titled "Australian M1A1 AIM Abrams (3-tones, Part 1) ". This decal sheet is available in 1/35 scale and focuses on Aussie 3-tone M1A1 Abrams that were seen during Exercise Hamel 2012.

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Review: Star Decals PzKpfw IV Ausf J 1/35 decals



Title:  Star Decals PzKpfw IV Ausf J 1/35 decals
 

Product code: 35-954

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS
 

Description: This decal sheet from Star Decals contains markings for PzKpfw IV Ausf J (early and late production types), from Pz.Reg.31 of 5.Pz.Div., Pz.Reg.29 of 12.Pz.Div., SS-Pz.Reg.1 of 1.SS-Pz.Div. LAH divisions.

Thursday, 3 July 2014

In progress: Trumpeter M1A1 Abrams Pt.1





In Progress: Here are a few photos of a project  I started a couple of years ago, but for one reason or another did not quite finish. This is the Trumpeter's M1A1HA Abrams kit in 1/35 scale. Decals are from Echelon Fine Details. More updates to follow.

Sunday, 29 June 2014

Review: Echelon Fine Details Merkava Siman 3D Pt.1 1/35 decals






Title:  Echelon Fine Details Merkava Siman 3D Pt.1  1/35 decals
 

Product code: D356143

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description: This decal sheet from Echelon Fine details contains markings for two specific Israeli Merkava Siman 3D's plus the the option for a third vehicle.  The  photo-etched set is designed to assist the raised registration plates and in  addition, contains optional parts for further detailing. Also included are stencils for the 7.62mm M19A1 & .50 Cal M2 ammo box labels. For the crew, two verison of flag patches. Two sizes of antenna flags are also provided.

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Review: Global Air Power Series 3 MiG-29 International 1/48 decals







Title:  Global Air Power Series 3 MiG-29 International 1/48 decals
 

Product code: CD48026

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description:
This decal sheet from Caracal Models contains markings for MiG-29's (9-12) from five different air forces. This  decal sheet contains national markings, aircraft numbers & colour profile/instructions. 

Decal options for:
    Mig-29A 9-12 "36507" , Bangladesh Air Force, 2011
    Mig-29UB 9-51 "28264" , Bangladesh Air Force, 2011
    Mig-29A 9-12 "30" , Bulgarian Air Force, 2010
    Mig-29UB 9-51 "14" , Bulgarian Air Force, 2010
    Mig-29A 9-12 "KB715" , Indian Air Force, 2008
    Mig-29A 9-12 "2708" , Myanmar Air Force, 2011
    Mig-29UB 9-51 "2716" , Myanmar Air Force, 2011
    Mig-29A 9-12 "54" , Romanian Air Force, 1996
    Mig-29UB 9-51 "23" , Romanian Air Force, 1996.