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Spares Box Decals 1/48
Photo Reference Targets (Round)

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review December 2007
Manufacturer Spares Box Decals
Subject Photo Reference Targets (Round)
Scale N/A
Set Number SBD002
Pros Replicates those distinctive photo instrumentation tracking marks
Cons  
Skill Level Basic
MSRP (BP) £4.25

Here's a new decal line worth noting. How many times have you seen an interesting test aircraft to model but it was going to be a major pain to replicate all of those photo reference markings? I've seen some models soldier on without them, but these test birds look far more authentic will all of their markings, even these strange photo reference marks.

Spares Box Decals have stepped up with this new release and it is a simple affair - they provide four different styles of photo reference marks in seven different sizes - 3,4,5,6,7.5,9,10.5 & 12mm. Four sets of each are included on the sheet

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These markings are fairly universal - you'll see these on US, UK, French, Soviet, and many other flight test aircraft from around the world. You'll want to stash a few sets of these away for future use as well. If you're looking for the square type, Spares Box Decals produces these as well (look here).

This set is definitely recommended!

You can order this set online at www.ebay.co.uk (search on Fineline). You can also contact them directly at:

Fineline Model Products
PO Box 14
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5WZ
UK
alan.fineline@googlemail.com

My sincere thanks to Spares Box Decals for this review sample!

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