| Date of Review |
August 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
AML |
| Subject |
Americans in Stalin's Sky |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Set Number |
48021 |
| Pros |
Five distinctive color schemes including two aces |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Novice |
| MSRP (USD) |
$10.90 |
Just in time for the Hasegawa Airacobras, AML has released one
of at least three parts of markings for US lend-lease aircraft
sent to the USSR. I've never had the opportunity to see AML decals
up-close before, but after seeing these, it won't be the last!
These are very nicely printed decals that are not reliant on applying
multiple layers to render a marking as many US makers are doing
these days.
The print quality is excellent and high resolution.
Five aircraft are rendered on this sheet. These are:
- P-47D-27-RE, 42-27062, delivery markings to the USSR
- P-47D-27-RE, 42-27023, Silver 23, 255 IAP, Northern Fleet,
1945
- P-47D-27-RE, serial unk, White 39, 255 IAP, Northern Fleet,
1945
- P-39N, serial unk, White 21, 69 GIAP, 1945
- P-39N, serial unk, 25 IAP, Northern Fleet, 1943
In addition, the decal set also comes with a fret of photo-etch
containing two sets of seatbelts and shoulder harnesses. Nice touch!
Highly recommended.
My sincere thanks to Hobbyshop.cz for
this review sample! You can buy this kit directly from Hobbyshop.cz
for $10.90 USD.
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