Model Alliance Group

1/72 & 1/48 Wings and Waves - Part 2 Decals

1/72 Sheet No. MA-72181 £10.00 
1/48 Sheet No. MA-48181 £15.00

Review by Steve Bamford on June 29 2009

 

This new decal sheet from Model Alliance Group features markings for 7 different aircraft that include the following.
  • Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Torpedo Spotter Reconnaissance L9780/682 821 Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, Home Fleet, Summer 1939
  • Fairey Flycatcher Fighter N9923/1, 402Flight, HMS Eagle, Mediterranean Fleet, 1927.
  • Hawker Nimrod I Fleet Fighter S1634/578 802 Flight, HMS Glorious Mediterranean Fleet, 1936.
  • Supermarine Walrus I Spotter-Reconnaissance Amphibian L2190/43,  715 Flight, HMS Birmingham, 5th Cruiser Squadron, China Station, 1938.
  • Blackburn Skua II L3011/L6G 806 Squadron, Eastleigh, late 1939.
  • Gloster Sea Gladiator N5500/T6L 769 Squadron, Donibristle, August 1939.

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The decals themselves are flawlessly printed and very clearly printed on the 1/72 samples I have before me and are contained on 1 decal sheet with 1 insert decal sheet.  Stencils are not included.  Colours look solid and should cover very well, but the decals appear thin and of a very high quality.   

The 9 page instruction booklet provides 4 view colour profiles of each aircraft.  The instructions include the history of each aircraft as well as painting assistance.  British aircraft have always included some colourful markings and this decal sheet is no exception.

There is quite the variety of aircraft included on this decal sheet in a variety of pre-war theatres.

Steve

You can order these decals direct from aviation-workshop@btconnect.com   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 the Model Alliance website.

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford