Model Alliance Group

1/72, 1/48BAe/Sepecat Jaguar GR1/1A Royal Air Force  Part 1 decal sheet

Product # MA-72122  £9, MA-48122  £13

Product Article by Steve Bamford Aug 4 2005

 

 

 

This new decal sheet from Model Alliance has markings for 9 different BAe/Sepecat Jaguar GR1/1A's with the Royal Air Force and is available in 1/72 and 1/48   The sample for this review is 1/72.  

The Jaguars on this sheet include a variety of paint schemes from grey on grey to a grey/grey/white winter camo scheme used for arctic exercises.  Also included is an anniversary scheme with plenty of red on the topside to a low viz grey scheme. 

This sheet covers RAF Jaguars in the following schemes.
XZ400 - 54 Sqd RAF Coltishall 2004
XZ391 - 6 Sqd RAF Coltishall 80's
XZ398 - 41 Sqd RAF Coltishall 80's (SS)
XZ392 - 16 Sqd RAF Coltishall 2004 (SS)
XX720 - 54 Sqd RAF Coltishall Snow Camo. 2004
XZ729 - 6 Sqd RAF Coltishall 80's
XZ112 - 54 Squadron 'Operation Volcano' 1994
XZ369 - 6 Sqd 'Operation Telic' 2003
XZ367 - RAF Coltishall (No Sqd codes)
(SS) = Special Scheme

The decals themselves are flawless quality and very clearly printed on the 1/72 sample I have before me.  Colours look solid and will cover very well, but the decals appear thin and of a very high quality.  You will have a hard time picking which Jaguar to build as the selection is very large and varied.
The decal sheet includes all special markings for each of the 9 aircraft as well as a complete set of stencils for one aircraft

The instruction sheets include side view colour drawings of each aircraft and 4 view colour drawings of 4 of the aircraft included on this decal sheet. All necessary information about painting is included as well as BS#'s, FS Federal Standard numbers, Humbrol, Modelmaster and Xtracolour. 

For me the most interesting scheme was the tri color winter camo scheme, but I'm sure you'll find a scheme that catches your fancy.  One of the jets will interest fans of the TV show "The Saint"......as one Jaguar on this sheet features the stick man image from that show on the tail of the Jaguar 

The production run is limited, so don't delay if this sheet interests you. 

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You can order these decals direct from sales@theaviationworkshop.co.uk   Contact them for prices and ordering information.

Special thanks to Model Alliance for sending me this review sample.  You can purchase these decals direct from Model Alliance.

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford