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  1. Hi Nick. Thanks for your post. I didn`t received the full kit but only the new parts, so the plastic parts are the same of the HK Models B-17G already release. So I assume that the model kit is just the same with no new parts to make the details and differences that you mention. Cheers Fran
  2. Hong Kong Model 1:32 B-17 G “Rose of York” Limited Edition Price tag – 368$ To buy, click here The Hong Kong Model B-17G has been in the market for quite some time now, more precisely, 10 years. So there`s nothing I can or could tell our readers about the 1:32 Hong Kong B-17G that has not been said. So I will stick to the new items that are in this new limited edition release. Starting for that, this is a 500 limited edition. So if you want this one, you got to be quite agile on our fingers and order one. This release is a homage that Hong Kong Model wants to make to Queen Elizabeth after her deceased. And let me tell that is a fantastic way to homage the Queen. So, Hong Kong Models just pick up a historical moment and is cover on several historical sites over the internet but I will share here a short history about it and leave some links to other sites: “6 July 1944: In honor of Her Royal Highness The Princess Elizabeth, a United States Army Air Forces heavy bomber, Boeing B-17G-55-BO Flying Fortress 42-102547, was christened Rose of York. The ceremony took place at R.A.F. Thurleigh (U.S.A.A.F. Station 111), 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Named for Princess Elizabeth Windsor (now, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II), 42-102547 was originally named Princess Elizabeth but that did not meet with any official approval. (There were concerns about the propaganda value to the enemy, and the effect on civilian morale, should the bomber named for a member of the Royal Family be lost in combat.) The aircraft was renamed Rose of York instead and was christened by the Princess on her royal visit to the airfield. 42-102547 was built by the Boeing Airplane Company at its Plant 2, south of Seattle, Washington, in early 1944. The new bomber was not camouflaged, but left in its natural metal finish. It was flown to the Cheyenne Modification Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming, on 12 March 1944, for installation of the latest combat modifications. It was then taken to the B-17 training base at Grand Island Army Air Field in central Nebraska. From there, it flew to Dow Army Air Field, Bangor Maine, arriving 3 April 1944, and then ferried across the North Atlantic Ocean to England. The Flying Fortress arrived in England, and on 2 May 1944, was assigned to the 401st Bombardment Group, Heavy, at R.A.F. Deenethorpe (A.A.F. Station 128). Three days later, though, 42-102547 was transferred to the 306th Bombardment Group, Heavy, at R.A.F. Thurleigh. It was assigned to Captain Perry E. Raster of the 367th Bombardment Squadron, Heavy. The group’s identification code, “Triangle H”—a white capital “H” centered on a black triangle—was painted on the vertical fin above the serial number. A black capital “F” was painted below, identifying the individual airplane within its squadron. 42-102547 had completed 13 combat missions by 6 July 1944. On Saturday, 3 February 1945, the Eighth Air Force, under the command of Lieutenant General James Harold (“Jimmy”) Doolittle, executed Mission No. 817. 1,003 B-17 Flying Fortresses, 434 B-24 Liberators and 948 P-47 and P-51 fighters were sent to attack Berlin, the capital of the Third Reich. The B-17s’ primary target was the city’s railroad marshaling yards, while the B-24s attacked the Braunkohle Benzine A.G. synthetic oil refinery at Rothensee. 23 B-17s, 2 B-24s, 7 P-51s and 1 P-47 were lost. 6 B-17s and 2 P-51s were damaged beyond repair, and another 339 B-17s and 58 B-24s were damaged. 18 airmen were killed in action, with 11 wounded and 216 missing. Rose of York was one of the B-17s on that 1,000-bomber mission to Berlin. On its sixty-third combat mission, and with a different crew, 42-102547 was hit by heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire. The last contact indicated that one engine was out of operation and another was streaming gasoline. The Flying Fortress went down in the English Channel with all nine crew members and a civilian news reporter.¹ The crew of Rose of York, 6 July 1944. Front row, left to right: Engineer and Top Turret Gunner, Sergeant Eugene E. Kelley; Radio Operator and Top Gunner, Technical Sergeant George G. Roberts; Ball Turret Gunner, Sergeant Donald F. Urban; Waist Gunner, Sergeant Herman Shore; Ball Turret Gunner Sergeant William E. Landrum; and Tail Gunner, Sergeant Watson R. Vaughn. Standing, left to right: Unknown, possibly Master Sergeant Edward S. Gregory, maintenance crew chief; Aircraft Commander, Captain Perry E. Raster; Co-Pilot, Lieutenant Talmadge E. McDonough; Navigator, Captain William E. Pleasant; Bombardier, Lieutenant Marion J. Northway; the crew’s previous bombardier, Captain Steven Tanella; and unknown, possibly assistant crew chief Mark Madsen. The box art is beautiful done, capturing the historical moment quite well. So cracking the box, you got the ten-years old, beautiful B-17G and all the parts to make it. This limited edition brings a A3 sheet that you can frame it. There are the new items. A resin figure, a new decal sheet and a “new” instruction booklet. Lets start for the main item on this release. A full figure in 1:32 of Princess Elisabeth. The sculping work was in 3D but the figure is tradicional resin. However, the sculping and the quality of the figure is just outstading. The face is quite similar (at least for me) and has very good expression. The dress and the hat are just equal to the one that Queen Elisabeth II wore that day in 6th July of 1944. The bouquet of flowers has an amazing detail. Its fantastic. It really caption the historical moment, of which we do have some pictures and comparing with those pictures, the Queen Elizabeth (back then Princess) perfect in 1:32. Next is a full new instruction booklet that is almost equal of the original B-17G. So, is given a full A4 color guide of the princess Elizabeth with AK references. Finally the decals. These, as usual of Hong Kong Models are printed by Cartograf so quality is guaranteed. The nose art, the Rose of York. Comparing to the real pictures, the art work is very well achieved. Conclusion Hong Kong Models paid a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II. It`s a original tribute from modelling company to one of the most significant characters of the 20th century, capturing all his charisma, sense of state and monarchy. I`m really impressed with this tribute and hands down to HK Models for this. I really hope that the Limited series sells all the 500 models and I hope to see several ones full builds. I know I will be building mine!! VERY VERY Highly RECOMMEND My Thanks to Neil and Hong Kong Models for the review sample
  3. It`s a one man show, that release small quantaties each times... BUT 5th November, a new batch will be on sale again Here´s Laminar Flow Design statement on facebook: "Sunday 5th of November 13:00 UTC LFD32-001 Spitfire XIV low back limited restock 20sets LFD32-002 Spitfire XIV high back limited restock 20sets LFD32-004 Spitfire FRIX release 15sets LFD32-006 Spitfire XIV cockpit parts release 56sets And it’s time to announce the next product release. While one printer was prototyping, I put others to good use to resplenish on Spitfire XIV conversions. So here’s the good news, but note it’s not really a full batch, and be sure to check in on time if you absolutely want one. The cockpit parts will include double handles and levers just in case the carpet monster is hungry. Note there is one throttle unit provided, with separate controls (2 pictured to illustrate the difference after assembly)"
  4. I just got their X-3... and already took pictures for future review... The quality of the product and the price asked, it`s the first and the last model kit I bought from JetMads... And I was eager to get my hands of the Drakken.
  5. Scott, go ahead and ask MFH diretly!
  6. Fran

    DC-47 And AC-47

    Guys I need some good references of the C-47 And the AC-47 (spooky) what are the Best books of it?
  7. 1:32 Spitfire F/FR XIVe Hi-back Conversion for Tamiya's Spitfire Mk.VIII and IX kit Laminar Flow Design, 1/32 scale Catalogue n.º 32002 Price Tag - €83,49 Purchase directly at Laminar Flow Design website – here- Laminar Flow Design is a new company from Belgium with a one man work behind, and Its starting with two conversion in 1:32, and this one is the 32-002. You can see Brett`s full review of the XIVe conversion for the Tamiya Spitfire XVI, here. Today we are checking the second conversion in their catalogue. We can said the second conversion release as the 32-001 and 32-002 were release at the same time The Spitfire Mk XIV is a beautifull aircraft.. I truly honest don’t know which one of more gracious… if the high-back one (of this conversion) and the very elegant Mk XIV low-back. To not chose, I got the other conversion, the 32-001. This conversion set came in a rather small cardboard box, with a “box-art” with a drawing of the aircraft silhouette. All the contents arrived perfectly safe and intact. Inside, just 93 (ninety three) 3D printed resin parts. Die-cut masking sheets and instructions. Looking at the box, I wonder: how the h… all fits in there? And the answer is simply: a fantastic planning 3D print, to reduce space and to protect all the fragile parts. To do that, the owner, producer got a system that is totally new to me… the printing cage around the parts. This set comes with four resin printing cages and inside of those cage, all the parts. At this stage you should and oddly enough, we must read the instructions as it gives some good advices how to cut the cages and to free the 3D parts. The instructions advise the modeller to cut the four pillars at the base of each cage, then work inward as required. It is also recommended that a razor saw or a new scalpel blade should be used to free the parts. To really check this conversion we need to start cutting… And it´s quite a mess! Some parts are not easy to free, so you a new scalpel, a very good cutter and patience and time. Once the parts have been free, you can appreciate the quality of this conversion, at its all splendour. The printing quality is top noch. The surface is very smoth with no printing line visible whatsoever. It’s at equal stage as the Tamiya surface detail of the donor kit with all the panel line, rivets, rib tape, fasteners, you name it! Brilliant work and printed in high resolution. The Mk VIII/IX are quite different from the Mk XIV but this conversion covers it all, at least from the outside. Starting with the most impressive part! The beautiful griffon nose. A single printing piece, as it’s a gorgeous piece of 3D resin!! Simply fabulous! Bye bye seam line in the upper nose!! I will have a smooth nose with no effort!! The carburate intake is also in a single piece totally hollow. Another big difference is the propeller. The propeller cone and propeller itself (yup, a new propeller is needed) is quite easy to make as all the blades have connections/intakes points, so there`s no room to error! Nice touch! Checking the tail, you get two styles of fin and rudder - larger and even larger one. Why? A standard rudder for early MK XIV and a broad rudder for Late Mk XIV; Speaking of two, you also get two wing radiators. The inside mesh is also reproduce in a very fine detail. In fact the 3D printing of this set is top quality! Great work Laminar Flow Design. A full exhaust set all hollow, and all individual… Could be a bit boring to make but the final result should be fantastic! One thing that I was worry about is the F/FR MK XIVc/e has different hatchs, but Laminar flow solve that with resin template that fit right to the kit donor fuselage. There is little chance of miss the lines. All the small detail necessary to make the F/FR are present, again with a perfect printing detail. All the detail are clear and present. It`s amazing how 3D printing have been coming to this in a few years. The tail wheels have a totally new wheel well with doors cast in place. Going to wings, new panels and rounded fairing (late type) and conical fairing (early type) are given! Next, the vinyl masks. So you got 4 vinyl adhesives die-cut masks with insignia letters and even a panther for three option: 1. Spitifre F Mk XIVc RB 169, MN-F 350th Squadron (Belgian), 1944, Lympne. 2. Spitifre FR Mk XIVe RM807, L 430th Squadron (RCAF), 1945 3. Spitifre F Mk XIVe RM908 “UM-G”, 152th Squadron FAR, 1945, Burma. I specially enjoy this last one! The instructions are in A5 format with 12 pages. They are clearly laid out and include text and photographic assembly steps. The instructions are very well need as it has lots of tips and serious warnings and steps that you should consider to get it done. The first chapter is “working with 3D printing” with very good tips. The second chapter is preparing work, or in another words, cutting!! Although this is a very well taught conversion, the cutting the plastic parts of the donor kit are always a bit stressful (at least for me). This particularly case, the nose looks quite easy, but the tail, even cutting for the correct place and looks straightforward, care must be taken as the plastic parts will be very thing and can break. Cautions and patience are needed. The surgery is minimal but is always a surgery! 😊 The hatches is also challenging but with the resin templates, a good measuring and the work can be done eithout too much work. The final chapter before painting is general assembly that is basically where the all this 93 resin parts go. And its quite clear and intuitive the parts place but the instructions very comprehensive and very clear. Conclusion: I really love this conversion and Laminar Flow Design made a terrific work giving us, 1:32 modellers this fantastic conversion. The quality of the 3D parts is astonishing with the surface detail matching the high quality of the donor kit, the Tamiya 1:32 Spitfire. The bar has quite high and these 3D parts don’t disappoint. Its not a beginner conversion, at all, so a few model kits (and some resin) under the belt would serve you good when you start building this conversion. The only thing that this conversion doesn’t give is the interior parts for the Mk XIV but once again Laminar Flow Desing came to the rescue and are already working on that. With the interior detail, a perfect 1:32 Mk XIVe high-back can be obtain. I love this conversion so much that I bought the low-back conversion! Very Very Highly recommend My trully Thanks to Laminar Flow Design for the review sample.
  8. Probably will be out this year, 2023!
  9. Well, I think is that time where we need to start a new topic for the upcoming news for 2024... And in 2023 news topics, we already have some news from 2024, so i decided to open this 2024 news topic already... @BlrwestSiR show us the new and upcoming in March 2024 Plamax 1:12 Tiger I... Pre-orders already open: https://www.hlj.com/1-12-scale-plamax-tiger-i-max01366 And the future, also for 2024, 1:35 Gecko PACV These two for sure, will only be out to the market in 2024.
  10. OMG!! PACV (Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle) in 1/35th by Gecko Models. Well, my "dream" of having the Masterpiece PACV is gone... Now I will have the Gecko one!
  11. New upcoming A-20 from Hong Kong Model!!! :D. No date yet so it probably will be only in 2024.
  12. where did you get the metal landing gar? Directly from Hk Models?
  13. 1 Man Army Paint Mask 1:32 A-20G Cat. N. 32DET028 Price tag: €23,38 plus shipping Available at Hannants store, here 1 Man Army, the ultimate masks for your model not only insignia masks, not canopy mask, so not regular and simples mask! 1 Man Army is the ULTIMATE MASK for your aircraft!! A large mask sheet with all the stencils (yes stencils) and insignias to paint. Check their website – www.1manarmy.be. As you can see, their entire catalog is in 1:32 and they are expending their references with more and more masks. Let`s see what you can get with this set mask. You get two mask sheets, similar wit Tamiya tape, but its not really the same as the color is darker and the tape itself is thinner. I unglue part of it from the paper and its very malleable with good glue. The main thing: the cut is perfect and very precise. This one brings a big surprise. I was expecting a full mask set for stencils and insignias. When I start to analysis this set I found out the 1Man Army exceeds himself bring all the three complete markings in mask. So all the 3 decal options that are on the 1:32 HK Models A-20G are on the 1Man Army mask (well almost all). The sheets are rectangular size, almost A4 but not quite a A4 size and gives the modeler a full set of all schemes give by the decals. (for wings undersurface, wing upper surface and fuselage both sides) and all the stencils, all the little ones. The only thing that is missing is the nose art of “Miss Laid”. So goodbye silvering and tiny little decals.!! Also you get the markings set for the 3 decal options given by Hong Kong Models. - A-20G-25-DO, s/n 43-9224, 670th BS/416th BG, Wethersfield, UK, 20th June, 1944 - A-20G-25-DO, s/n 43-9224, 670th BS/416th BG, A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France, 5Th October, 1944; - A-20G-25-DO, s,n 43-9224, 670th BS/416th BG,Paris, France, 4th November 1944 A full and complete detail guide with several views of the A-20, with clear indication of the place of all stencils. Even stencils on the turret is included. Of course, that you might want to check your own references in case you make another A-20G, specially from another air force (like RAAF). To handle the best way possible, a user manual is given and it`s very comprehensive. You really need to read the manual! Not only how to deal with the mask itself but also with very good tips how to prepare de model for the mask, placing the mask and specially a very good tip about symmetry and alignment. It`s all there, and how it should work. CONCLUSION: I really like 1ManArmy stuff. In 1:32 or bigger is a must to all aircraft modeler that want to have a full aircraft markings and stencils in real paint, as decals in such big scales tend to be very big and all the stencils are present with small decals, that could ruin your work with the silvering or not settle well. So with this mask set, beside a full set of stencils mask, all 3 markngs of he 1:32 A-20G are present so 1ManArmy it´s a must to all modelers. VERY Very highly recommended Fran My thanks to 1ManArmy for the review sample.
  14. Last weekend, I went to Montijo, Portugal to be on ModelScala XX (20th Edition) Modelscala is held by Associação de Modelismo do Montijo and it takes place always in September in the city of Montijo, at around 50 km of Lisbon Airport. This year was a special year because it was their 20th edition and it did have some special guest with great workshops like José Brito, Pepe Gallardo, Dani Zarmarbide and Emilien Pepin. Also AMMO and AK did make their presence with both modellers teams working and showing their products all weekend. The result: a spectular event. Next year, XXI edition in 28 and 29th September. I leave you some pictures (cellphone sorry):
  15. I have had the pleasure to see with my own eyes, this fantastic build!!! It`s already a beauty!! When complete ti will be epic!
  16. Fantastic work my friend!!!!
  17. Mistel 1 ICM catalogue number 48100 Price: €62,20 Last week, I have had the pleasure of listening to “Models For Ukraine” podcast with the interveiew of ICM sales director, Valerria Buzina. It`s a fantastci interveiew and a new look to inside ICM, a model company that wants to make everything inside the house, which is quite impressive. So, 3D design, tool making, injection, instrucitons, decals, and now thy start with paints… It`s quite unusual in model company but looks like it work perfectaly with ICM. In the past year, ICM has release to the market several very original releases. And the one that we are about to see is no expection. A Mistel 1 in 1:48, straight from one box?? ICM make it possible using their Ju-88 and 109 F, making the particular nose of the Mistel 1. After the Mistel S1 release, I was really hoping for the Mistel 1, knowing that ICM had to make a new nose for the Ju-88. About the Mistel 1, “Mistel (German for "mistletoe", a parasitic plant) was the larger, unmanned component of a composite aircraft configuration developed in Germany during the later stages of World War II. The composite comprised a small piloted control aircraft mounted above a large explosives-carrying drone, the Mistel, and as a whole was referred to as the Huckepack ("Piggyback"), also known as the Beethoven-Gerät ("Beethoven Device") or Vati und Sohn ("Daddy and Son"). The most successful of these used a modified Junkers Ju 88 bomber as the Mistel, with the entire nose-located crew compartment replaced by a specially designed nose filled with a large load of explosives, formed into a shaped charge. The upper component was a fighter aircraft, joined to the Mistel by struts. The combination would be flown to its target by a pilot in the fighter; then the unmanned bomber was released to hit its target and explode, leaving the fighter free to return to base. The first such composite aircraft flew in July 1943 and was promising enough to begin a programme by Luftwaffe test unit KG 200, code-named "Beethoven", eventually entering operational service.” If you want to know much more about Mistel, you need to get a long gone Mistel book from Classic publication. And to know a bit more of KG200 unit, you must get the even more rare, KG200 book from Hikoki Publications Inside the box, several sprues with quite a lot of plastic, with good sinjection. I didnt found any flashes. The injection, per si, look perfect. As expected, you get in fact, two models: a Ju-88 and a BF-109 F4. The Ju-88 is much newer than the Bf-109 in the market and you can see ICM evolution between both. For me, in review is the first time that I have in hands a ICM Ju-88. Starting with it, and checking the surface detail and recessed panels, the engraving is quite good, with sutble surface detail. Has I saw in the He-111 H-8 (reviewed here) ICM used again the same method on the wings provinding a good area of attaching be giving centre portion of the lower wing extending beyond the bounds of the fuselage. The flight control surfaces have all been provided separately and so can be positioned as required by the modeller. There is two new sprue new sprue between that Ju-88 -A and the Bf-109 F-4 – Sprue H e K. The Sprue H are the parts for the connection structure for the Ju-88 to the Bf-109 and also undercarriage doors and wheels for the Bf109, if you want to put the undercarriage down. The sprue K the new nose and a new under wing fuselage. I order to get Mistel design look you will have to make a small surgery to cut a portion of the fuselage. The cut is well located and it should be quite straigthforward. I was quite suprisse to see two full Jumo engines. The engine detail, at first glance, looks quite good, straight from the box, but there`s a lot of room to improve it, with scratchbuilding and aftermarket. I confees that i really like that because I always had a Mistel diorama project, and full engine open is a must in that project. To get it even better, the 109 was have a full Daimler-Benz DB601E engine. Also here, even with a very good detail engine straight from the box,. There is room for some extra detailing like wires. The 109 is not at the same level of some 109 that are in the market (the cokpit could be much more detailed, there`s no seatbelts) but it still a good replica, so you can stay with this 109 or get a 109 from Eduard. However I will probably chose for the Eduard one with all goodies in it… full open with the engines of both airplanes open… The instructions also give masking templates for the 109 Like on the He-111 H-8 Paravane release, the instalation of the structure to unite both planes will demand some serious measuring. Those measurements in millimeters with no guide point on the model wing surfaces themselves so that must be the first to do, just start with measuring and making the holes and then checking the construction to see if everything align correctly. You will need a digital caliper!! The instruction manual is detailed and easy to follow. It includes step-by-step assembly diagrams, color callouts, and decal placement guides. However, the instructions is a mix of the Mistel S and Mistel 1. Beause of that, there is two imprecision, that don`t have the influence the modeller, if not beginner. The F sprue(clear parts of Ju-88) is referer that only two parts is not to use when in fact, is almost all of them, as this Ju-88 have a completly new nose with no glass at all. So only F1 part is to be use. Again, at the end, in the diagram drawings of the measuring to make the holes to put the mistel structure, is the drawings of a ju-88 with the normal nose and not the concrete Ju-88 special bomb nose. The decals are from ICM and they are correct and have very good color registration. Three markings options are given 1. Mistel 1 – 2.Kg 101, St. Dizier, June 1944 2. Mistel 1 - 2./KG101, France, Summer 1944; 3. Mistel 1 – probably from Einsatzgruppe 101, Burg, Autumn 1944 Conclusion The ICM 1:48 Mistel 1 is fantastic!! I always love the Mistel concept and now wehave a brand new, 21th century model kit of the Mistel 1. Not perfect, yes, but a very good one. The structure will not be easy to install but an expert modeler (even an intermediate) will handle it with no big issues. The detail out of the box is very good and it will make a very good replica. For the expert and keen modeler some AM will make some extra detail to make this beauty into a masterpiece. Highly recommend this to intermediate/expert modeler
  18. Art Scale Kit Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Several Sheets The last but not the least! Today, we get to the end of decal week, offer by Art Scale Model. Today, I´m going to review 2 (two) decal sheet of the Spitfire Mk. IX in 1:48 and 3 (three) stencil decal sheet from ASK. All sets came in a ziplog bag, small A5 size sheet with profiles colors instructions steps how to apply ASK decals. So let’s looks to the option schemes that all decal sheets offer. Also here, in the applying instructions, in all sheets (except the stencils decal sheet), theres`a real photo of one of the airplanes that are represented on the decal sheets. I really love that "bonus" Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Part 1 – Greece & Barma Catalogue number200-D48010 Price: 12,30€ To order, click here. - Spitfire LF Mk.IXc, MH508, 337 Squadron of Royal Hellenic Air Force, used in 1947-1953 period - Spitfire LF Mk.IXe, UB425, Barma Air Force, ex. IAF (20-42) & ex. CsAF, (JT-10 SL633) - Spitfire LF Mk.IXe, UB424, Barma Air Force Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Part 2 – Greece & Türkiye Catalogue number200-D48011 Price: 12,30€ To order, click here. · Spitfire LF Mk.IXc, MH558, Royal Hellenic Air Force, flown by Lt. Georgios Smyrniotopolous, 1947. · Spitfire LF Mk.IXe, 6275, Turkish AF, used in 1947-1954 period. · Spitfire LF Mk.IXe, 6329, 8th Air regiment Turkish Air Force 1947. The set does have the beautiful shark mouth but only the outline in black and the shark teeth. So the inside mouth, in red must be painted by the modeler. Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Stencils Catalogue number200-D24001, D32060, D48012 Price: 12,30€ To order, click here. The stencils are very thin, with small decal film on the edge to prevent to maximum silvering and not blurry, being quite comprehensive. In 1:24 and 1:32 you get one set for one Spitfire. In1:48 the decals sheet give the modeler enough stencils for two aircrafts. ** Analyzing the decal sheets, the color registration is great and a very good definition of the details. The decals have a thin film, in fact looking very thin and delicate. There is no indication where are they printed so I assume that will be in ASK house. The printing quality is quite good, as they are sharp, with outline very well defined. The color look quite good and spot on. I tried already and it work great, with good adhesion to the plane surface without wrinkling or bubbling. No adverse reaction to Micro set or Micro Sol. You do have to work then with care and patience as they are very delicate and therefore, fragile. The instructions are the general ones that are applicable to all decals, it is always important to remember the general principles of decal application. In this case, there is no specific rule for applying these decals. The profiles draws contains lots of information, with side view (both side) and top view with precise decal indication. Conclusion: This week was brought to you by Art Scale Kit. In fact, looking for ASK decal catalogue, we could have several weeks with a new every day! Is a very good product, not expensive and that will give your model a different look on your collection and to the table contest or the club weekly reunion. The location indication of the decals is quite good and very perceptible. The decals as already said, have a very good colour registration, very thin, with minimum decal film, and they work quite nice! My thanks to Art Scale Decals for producing these fantastic decals and the possibility of reviewed them. Francisco Guedes .
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