Art Scale Kit 1:32 Me-109 K-4 decal sheets.

[Fran]

 

1:32

Me-109 K-4

ASK

 

Back to the Art Scale decals!

Today we are going to check the new 1:32 Me-109 K-4 decals for the Kotare Me-109 K-4.

The kotare model gives three options schemes, but if want something different ASK is the place to look!

They release four decals sheets with several options each one.

And we are going here to review the Me-109 K-4 Part 1 and the Me-109 Part II.

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.

 

These sheets have a detail that I loved about. In the applying instructions, in all sheets, there`s a real photo of one of the airplanes that are represented on the decal sheets. I really love that "bonus". This time the photo bonus is for the Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4/R3, W.Nr. 332884, "White 8 - Gabi" 9./JG 3, Pasewalk-Franzfelde, April 1945

 

Messerschmitt Bf- 109 K-4 - part 1 – Swan Song of the Messerchmitts

 Catalogue number 200-D32094

Price: €12,29

To order, click here.

 

 

 

-      Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, 3./JG52, Salzburg-Maxglan, Austria spring/summer 1945.

 

 

 

As you can see, you are given the option of making with the american start of the original luftwaffe marking.

 

-      Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4/R3, W.Nr. 332884, "White 8 - Gabi" 9./JG 3, Pasewalk-Franzfelde, April 1945.

 

-      Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4/R3, W.Nr.333878, ANR, Lt. Gallori, 3a Sqd., 1° Gruppo Caccia, Lonate Pozzolo, March 1945..

 

 

 

The bonus picture:

 

The decal sheet: Very nice coloration.

 

 

 

 

Now the part II.

 

Messerschmitt Bf- 109 K-4 - part 2 – Swan Song of the Messerchmitts

 

 

Catalogue number200-D32095

Price: 12,29€

To order, click here.

On this set, also three schemes options are present.

 

- Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, 9th/JG3, Pasewalk, March 1945.

 

- Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, 9th/JG 53, Lechfeld, May 1945.

 

 

 

- Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, I./NJG 11, Leck, May 1945

 

 

 

 

The bonus picture on this set is from the Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, 9th/JG 53, Lechfeld, May 1945.

 

 

 

These sheets only have decals for the markings, as no stencils is given.

 

 

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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.

I already tried them 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 printing quality is quite good, as they are sharp, with outline very well defined. The color look quite good and spot on.

 

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:

ASK is continuous to give us a lot of schemes options that are more than welcome!

 

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