Newcomer to the aftermarket decal
scene is Bombshell
Decals based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Owned and operated from
home by Michael Kloppenburg with the help of his wife Cheryl. Michael has a
degree in Graphic Design and is the chief designer of all of Bombshell Decals
products. Michael has a passion for modeling, and formed Bombshell Decals. To
create decals for subjects he enjoys and hopes that others will enjoy them as
well. Michael’s goals are to provide modelers with well-researched subjects
with the finest quality.
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Bombshell Decals launched on the 1st
October 2009 with 3 impressive decal sheets in 1/48. All the first three
releases are B-25J Mitchell’s that served in the Mediterranean Theater with
beautiful Pin-up art on the noses. Each sheet contains markings for two
aircraft. The intended kit is Revell/Monogram.
Corsica B-25J Mitchell Bomber
Part 2 sheets, has markings for 2 aircrafts of the 340th Bomb Group, 489th Bomb
Squadron, based at Alesani, Corsica.
“Briefing Time” SN# 43-27638
completed 126 from 16th May 1944 to 26th April 1945. She also shares the credit
for the sinking of the Italian cruiser Taranto. At the end of the war she had a
name changed to “Quitting Time”
“Ruthie” SN# 43-27653 completed
108 missions during her career. She carry’s a beautiful nude pin-up model
sitting upright.
Also included on the sheet are
stencils for the props and some generic placards that can be used on the landing
gears and the engines. There is enough for both aircraft. Also are four “Star
and Bar” national insignias.
The sheets have been printed by the
world leaders in decals technology Cartograf of Italy. The sheets have been
printed in a limited run and are probably the best I have seen. The detail and
the artwork of the pin-ups are outstanding! There is almost no decal carrier
film visible also.
The sheets are available direct from
Bombshell
Decals at US$16.00 plus shipping and handling and he also accepts
Paypal.
He has few more releases planed
including sheets for P-38 Lightening, B-26 Marauder and the E-2 Hawkeye in all
popular scales.
I would like to congratulate and
Thank, Michael on his work on the first releases and providing me with review
samples.
Dave Johnson
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