Albatros
Productions' Mirage F.1 Decals will be available online from
Squadron.com
S
u m m a r y |
Catalogue Number: |
ALC-48010
ALC-72010 |
Scale: |
1/48 and 1/72
(1/48 scale set being reviewed) |
Contents
and Media: |
Three full-sized
13.5cm x 20cm decal sheets; one decal sheet approx. 13.5cm x 3.5cm;
three double sided, letter sized, full colour instruction sheets; one
single-sided stencil marking sheet; |
Price: |
USD$14.99 RRP |
Review Type: |
First Look |
Advantages: |
Fabulous range
of nationalities, schemes and markings; perfect registration;
excellent and inspirational colour instructions; stencils supplied |
Disadvantages: |
No 1/48 scale
Mirage currently in production |
Recommendation: |
Highly
Recommended for anyone building a Mirage F.1 in 1/72 or 1/48 |
Reviewed by Brett Green
In previous reviews on HyperScale, I have occasionally discussed the "inspiration
factor" - the potential for a model or accessory to inspire an
interest in a previously overlooked subject. Albatros Modelworks has a big
supply of this "inspiration factor" as far as I am concerned.
Albatros
Modelworks' latest decal release in 1/72 and 1/48 scale is "The Dark
Mirage". The subject aircraft is the Mirage F.1.
The generous contents of "The Dark Mirages" set are packed into a
ziplock bag. There are three full-sized decal sheets plus a small
supplemental sheet with a black false canopy for use under the Spanish
Mirages.
One decal sheet is dedicated to national markings, the second contains
larger stencil markings and special markings and the third large sheet
includes ID Numbers, serial numbers, stripes and small stencils. The
decals on my 1/48 scale sample are in perfect register and display minimal
carrier film.
Albatros Modelworks traditionally cast far and wide for subject matter,
and this newest release is no exception. Air Forces covered on this sheet
comprise:
- South Africa
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Greece
- Iraq
- Spain
- Libya
18 separate aircraft are illustrated on the three double-sided,
full-colour instruction sheets. These schemes cover high-viz browns and
greens, low-viz greys and many combinations in between. It will also be
possible to depict many more aircraft using the individual ID and serial
numbers supplied with this set.
Click the thumbnails below
to view larger images:
As always, the glossy instructions are a real highlight. They will
provide a new source of inspiration for many modellers who might have
previously never thought about building an aircraft in South African,
Iraqi, Jordanian or Morrocan markings!
An additional letter-sized sheet in black-and-white will aid stencil
placement.
This is another terrific release from Albatros Modelworks. The only
shortcoming is the current absence of a 1/48 scale Mirage F.1 model kit on
the market.
However, any modeller planning to build the Hasegawa 1/72 scale Mirage
F.1 (currently available) or the old 1/48 scale ESCI kit (stashed away in
the model cupboard) should get this decal set while it is available.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Eli from Albatros Productions for the review
sample.
Albatros Productions Decals
are available from many dealers including
CRM Hobbies
, Linden Hill Imports ,
Great Models webstore ,
Flightdecs ,
Meteor Productions ,
Victory Models ,
Hannant's ,
North American Hobbies and
Squadron Mail Order
Review Copyright © 2001 by
Brett Green
This Page Created on 16 October, 2001
Last updated
22 July, 2003
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