PYN-Up Decals

PYN-up Decals 1/48
Havoc Hussies Part 2

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review September 2005
Manufacturer PYN-up Decals
Subject Havoc Hussies Part 2
Scale 1/48
Set Number PYND48030
Pros Photo-quality nose art
Cons VERY limited run decals
Skill Level Intermediate
MSRP (USD) $19.99

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 A-20 Havocs:

  • A-20J, 43-10127, 647 BS/410 BG, 6Q-B, 'Mama Lou'
  • A-20J, 43-22022, 644 BS/410 BG, 5D-G, 'Bill'
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If you're looking to dress up your AMT glass-nose A-20J kit, here is some colorful noseart of some very colorful aircraft.

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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