| Date of Review |
July 2004 |
| Manufacturer |
PYN-up Decals |
| Subject |
Bomber Babes Part 2 |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Set Number |
PYND48012 |
| Pros |
Photo-quality nose art |
| Cons |
VERY limited run decals |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$18.99 |
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!
Here is a Korean War Superfortress carrying the updated national and unit
markings:
- B-29-25-MO, 42-65306, 28 BS/19 BG, 'The Outlaw'
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!
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