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Tornado Special Schemes

Xtradecal,1/48 scale

Summary

Catalogue Number and Price:

Xtradecal Item No. X48171 - Tornado Special Schemes

 

GBP 8.33 (Export)

GBP 9.99 (EU price) plus shipping available online from Hannants

Scale:

1/48

Contents and Media:

Waterslide decals plus instructions and notes; two A5 decal sheets.

Review Type:

FirstLook

Advantages:

Topical subject matter; high quality decals; includes hi-viz and pink data markings; full colour instructions; interesting and varied special markings.

Disadvantages:

 

Conclusion:

An interesting and well-executed themed decal release. Highly Recommended.

Reviewed by Brett Green


Xtradecal's 1/48 RAF Update 2014-15 Pt. 1 are available online from Squadron.com

FirstLook

 

Xtradecal has recently released a new series of 1/48 scale decal sets covering RAF Tornados in special schemes.

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The three subjects are as follows:

  • Tornado GR.4 ZA461 XV(R) Sqn 100th Anniversary. Wg. Cdr Jon Nixon/Sqn Ldr Conan Mullineux with red fin RAF Lossiemouth;

  • Tornado GR.4 ZA456 9 Sqn 100th Anniversary. Wg. Com I.J.Sharrocks/Flt Lt A.H.Lock black fin RAF Marham;

  • Tornado GR.4 ZG730 XV(R) Sqn RAF Lossiemouth, 25 Years on Ops in Desert Storm camouflage.

The set includes two full size decal sheets with data for two Tornados, including pink stencils for the Desert Storm option.

 

 

Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across one folded A4 sheets and on the back of the A5-sized cover. Both side views plus upper and lower painting guides are provided for all aircraft.

Colour notes are supplied, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.

The decals are beautifully printed and feature thin carrier film.

 

 

I do like these themed decal sheets.

Highly Recommended.

Purchased by the review from Hannants


Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website


Review Text Copyright © 2015 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 21 November, 2016
Last updated 22 November, 2016

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