| Date of Review |
March 2005 |
| Manufacturer |
Quarter Master's Depot |
| Subject |
35092, British Tanks in the Desert Sheet #1(Stuart Mark 1,
Matilda Mark II, Crusader Mark I, and Valentine Mark II)
35094, British Tanks in the Desert Sheet #3 (Daimler Dingo Mark I (2), Matilda Mark III,
Churchill Mark III) |
| Scale |
1/35 |
| Pros |
Nice, new sheets for older model kits provide a nice change and variety;
appear more complete that those provided in kits; four-view placement sheets in color the best
presentation for this sort of markings |
| Cons |
May not indicate if kit is "out of the box" or requires any modifications
to match the time and place these markings were in effect |
| Skill Level |
Basic |
| MSRP (USD) |
Approx $10.00 each |
Quartermaster's Depot continues its very nice line of decal
sheets for Commonwealth subjects, and these two are typical
of the current crop. Each one comes with two 11 x 14 pages
of instructions, including a very good four-view of the subject
in color with the markings in place. This is by far and away the very best
way to present decals and markings, and QD should be complimented on it. Aircraft
modelers have had this level of detail for many years, and it is about time
someone began to provide it to the armor community with waterslide markings.
The directions call for what many of us use as "standard
procedure:" coat the model with a gloss coat (e.g. Future
in the US), cut the markings apart close to the subjects as
the sheets are one big sheet and not separate subjects, apply,
use a setting agent, and then top-coat with a flat varnish
or coating to hide them and kill the shine.
Overall the subjects appear to be well-chosen and attractive,
and the quality is very good. The only thing missing is whether
or not the kits need any modifications to match the examples
provided, and there are several comments elsewhere on the internet
about this. All QD needs to do is provide a sentence or two
that would help (e.g. "Leave off sand shields" or "add
extra fuel tanks and side racks") the modeler to match
the subject at hand.
Thanks to Quartermaster's
Depot for the review samples.
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