PYN-up Decals 1/48
Beautiful Jugs Part 1

PYN-up Decals is a new decal line from Meteor Productions, the PYN standing for "Pick Your Noseart". So what's different about these decals? First, they've selected more intricate subjects, some of which have been done by other manufacturers. Second, the markings that are solid color by definition (national markings, ID codes, etc.) are provided as standard decals. Even the noseart backgrounds are provided as standard decals. Finally, the noseart is printed with a difference process which allows for photo-quality gradations of color instead of the pixel-dithered colors we're accustomed to in normal decals. The result is a stunning rendition of noseart that has not been mass-produced before!

This set covers P-47N '2 Big and too Heavy' flown out of le Shima in August 1945 and P-47D 'In The Mood' flown by Capt Gerald Johnson.

• P-47N-1-RE, 44-88043, 333 FS/318 FG, 21, '2 Big And Too Heavy'/'Short Snorter'
• P-47D-1-RE, 42-7877, 61 FS/56 FG, D, 'In The Mood'

In addition to the unique aircraft markings and national markings, a complete set of maintenance stencils are also provided for one aircraft.

These are very limited production decals, with only 300 examples printed for each subject. It is no small coincidence that these are ready right before the 2004 IPMS/USA National Convention, so you can be sure that these will disappear quickly. You'd better get yours while the getting is still good!

Highly recommended!

My sincere thanks to Meteor Productions for this review sample!