Westland Sea King
in Worldwide Service
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Xtradecal, 1/72 scale
Reviewed by
Brett Green
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Xtradecal has just released a series of new decal sets that covers ten 1/72 scale Westland Sea King options.
This decal set focuses on the Sea King in international service
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These will be suitable for the recent (2015) Airfix kit.
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A nice variety of camouflage and markings are offered.
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Details are as follows:
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Westland Sea King In Worldwide Service (9)
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Westland Sea King Mk.50 N16-125, '10' of 817 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Australian Navy, 1977.
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Westland Sea King Mk.48 'RS01' of 40 Squadron, Belgian Air Force, 2007.
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Westland Sea King Mk.42C 'IN559' of 40 Squadron, Indian Navy, 2007.
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Westland Sea King Mk.41, '89+63', of Marinefliegergeschwader 5, West German Navy, Based at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany, 2023
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Westland Commando Mk.3 'QA30' of No.8 Anti-Surface Vessel Squadron, Qatari Emiri Air Force, 2011.
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Westland Commando Mk.2 '721' of Republic of Egypt Air Force, 1980.
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Westland Sea King Mk.50A 'N16-118'/'07' of 817 Squadron, Royal Australian Navy, 2005.
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Westland Sea King Mk.43B, '073', of 330 Squadron, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Based at Bodo Main Air Station, Norway, 2014.
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Westland Sea King Mk.45 '11' Pakistan Navy, 2005.
Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded double-sided A4 and one A5 sheets.
Both side views and other views are provided.
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Colour notes are offered, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.
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The decals are perfectly printed and feature thin carrier film.
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The release of these decals will offer welcome variety for anyone building the Airfix or other 1/72 scale Sea King kits.
Thanks to Hannants for the review sample
Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website
Review Text Copyright © 2024 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 8 Janury, 2024
Last updated
10 January, 2024
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