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Avro Shackleton Pt.1

Xtradecal,1/72 scale

 

Summary

Catalogue Number and Price:

Xtradecal Item No. X72235 - Avro Shackleton MR.2/AEW.2 Pt 1

 

GBP 6.66 (Export)

GBP 7.99 (EU price) plus shipping available online from Hannants


Scale:

1/72

Contents and Media:

Waterslide decals plus instructions and notes

Review Type:

FirstLook

Advantages:

Perfect timing for the brand new Airfix kit; high quality decals; full colour instructions; interesting markings and schemes.

Disadvantages:

 

Conclusion:

A timely and high quality decal release. Highly Recommended.

Reviewed by Brett Green


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FirstLook

 

Xtradecal has recently released two new 1/72 scale decal sets covering the Avro Shackleton. Tonigt I will be examining Part One.

Three of the subjects are the MR.2 variant (the subject of the Airfix kit), and one is the AEW.2.

  • Xtradecal 1/72 Item No. X72235 - Avro Shackleton MR.2/AEW.2 Pt 1 Decal Review by Brett Green: Image
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Three different camouflage schemes are offered - two in overall Dark Sea Grey, one in Dark Sea Grey with a white upper fuselage and one with white lower surfaces and Medium Sea Grey uppers.

Details are as follows:

  • Avro Shackleton AEW.2 - WL747 47/8 Sqn RAF Lossiemouth 1979 Overall DSG;

  • Avro Shackleton MR.2 - WR964 204/Q 204 Sqn RAF Ballykelly 1953 White/DSG;

  • Avro Shackleton MR.2 - WG554 A/A 42 Sqn RAF St Eval 1953 MSG/White;

  • Avro Shackleton MR.2 - WL741 42/D 42 Sqn RAF St Eval 1960 White/DSG

One full set of national markings are supplied, including alternative fuselage roundels.

Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded A4 sheets. Both side plus upper and lower views are provided for all aircraft. Stencils are not included.

Colour notes are supplied, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.

The decals are beautifully printed and feature thin carrier film.

 

 

It's great to see that Hannants once again providing interesting marking options for a brand new kit. The alternative markings will be welcomed by RAF modellers.

Highly Recommended.

Purchased by the review from Hannants


Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website


Review Text Copyright © 2015 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 18 November, 2015
Last updated 18 November, 2015

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