| Date of Review |
November 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
PYN-up Decals |
| Subject |
Boeing's Babes Part 4 |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Set Number |
PYND48044 |
| Pros |
Photo-quality nose art |
| Cons |
VERY limited run decals |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
OOP |
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 (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-17 Flying Fortresses:
- B-17G-35-VE, 42-97880, 324 BS/91 BG (H), DF-F, 'Little
Miss Mischief'
- B-17F-20-DL, 42-03040, 323 BS/91 BG (H), OR-Q, 'Miss Ouachita'
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-17E/F
Standard Insignia Part 1, B-17E/F
Standard Insignia Part 2, B-17E/F/G
Standard Insignia Part 3, and B-17E/F/G
Standard Insignia Part 4 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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