| Date of Review |
May 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
Max Decals |
| Subject |
Irish Air Corps |
| Scale |
1/72, 1/48, 1/35 |
| Set Number |
4814 |
| Pros |
Excellent colorful alternative markings for the Classic Airframes Anson |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Novice |
| MSRP (BP) |
£7.00 (Approx $14.00 USD) |
This interesting release just arrived in the mailbox today. From
Max Decals in Ireland, set number 4814 covers three versions of
the Avro Anson Mk.I in Irish Air Corps service. This set is intended
for two of the Classic Airframes' 1/48 Avro Anson releases - 4119
and 4122. This set
isn't limited to the Anson nor 1/48 scale either. There's a little
for everyone here.
The subjects covered here are:
- Anson Mk.I, 21, Irish Air Corps, 1939, kit 4122
- Anson Mk.I, 41, Irish Air Corps, 1944, kit 4119
- Anson Mk.I, 44, Irish Air Corps, 1945, kit 4119
The decal set also provides markings for Roden's
1/48 DH.9 kit to depict two Irish Air Corps examples.
In addition, the kit also provides modern Irish Air Corps markings
for EC-135 number 270 in 1/72 and 1/32 scale, both targeted for
the Revell/Germany kits.
One note on these decals, if you're not familiar with Max Decals
(and I confess that I wasn't prior to this), these decals are not
ALPS-generated markings. These are standard waterslide decals that
have the clear carrier film slightly larger than the printed images,
just like your average Cutting Edge or Aeromaster decal sheet.
The printing is top-notch and I really like the different colorful
alternatives to the otherwise routine RAF wartime schemes and drab
silver post-war schemes.
This set is definitely recommended!
For more information about this set and the other releases
from Max Decals, visit their website at
http://www.maxdecals.com.
My sincere thanks to Max Decals for this review sample!
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