PYN-Up Decals

PYN-up Decals 1/48
Babe Invaders Part 1

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review August 2005
Manufacturer PYN-up Decals
Subject Babe Invaders Part 1
Scale 1/48
Set Number PYND48028
Pros Photo-quality nose art
Cons VERY limited run decals
Skill Level Intermediate
MSRP (USD) $18.99

PYN-up Decals is a growing 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 two Korean War era A-26B Invaders:

  • A-26B-51-DL, 44-34287, 13 BS/3 BW
  • A-26C-45-DT, 44-35767, 728 BS/452 BW
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If you're looking to dust off your Monogram 1/48 B-26/A-26 Invader kits, here is just the nose art to show off your aircraft! Whether you select the gun-nosed A-26B or glass-nosed A-26C, this set covers both types.

These are very limited production decals, with only 300 examples printed for each subject. 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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