| Date of Review |
November 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
PYN-up Decals |
| Subject |
Ploesti Heroes Part 1 |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Set Number |
PYND48043 |
| Pros |
Photo-quality nose art |
| Cons |
VERY limited run decals |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$23.99 |
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 B-24D Liberators, one at three different time periods:
- B-24D-65-CO, 42-40506, 566 BS/389 BG (H), Hethel, England, Aug 1943, 'Fightin' Sam'
- B-24D-65-CO, 42-40506, 566 BS/389 BG (H), Hethel, England, Fall/Winter 1943, 'Fightin' Sam'
- B-24D-65-CO, 42-40506, 566 BS/389 BG (H), Hethel, England, May 1944, 'Fightin' Sam'
- B-24D-70-CO, 42-40563, 513 BS/376 BG (H), Benghazi, Libya, Aug 1943, 'Wongo-Wongo'
 
The decals are provided on two sheets, the first provides all
of the distinctive unit markings and backgrounds
for the nose art. The second sheet provides two sets of the high
color noseart. National markings are available separately in the
Cutting Edge B-24 National
Markings (Early) and B-24
National Markings (Late) sets.
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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