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A.W. Whitley
B.Mk.V / GR.VIII

Xtradecal,1/72 scale

 

Summary

Catalogue Number and Price:

Xtradecal Item No. X72231 - A.W. Whitley B.Mk.V / GR.VIII

 

GBP 6.66 (Export)

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

Scale:

1/72

Contents and Media:

Waterslide decals for ten subjects plus instructions and notes

Review Type:

FirstLook

Advantages:

Perfect timing for the 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 a new set of decals with ten marking options for the new Airfix 1/72 scale Armstrong Whitworth Whitley kit.

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Several different camouflage schemes are offered -the early scheme of Dark Earth and Dark Green on upper surfaces and low down the fuselage sides, the later variation with Night high on the fuselage sides, and three in the Coastal Command colours of Extra Dark Sea Grey, Dark Slate Grey and White lower surfaces.

Details are as follows:

  • Whitley Mk.V - N1357 KN-H 77 Sqn RAF Driffield 1940;

    Whitley Mk.V - N1428 GE-B 58 Sqn RAF Linton-on-Ouse 1940;

    Whitley Mk.V - N1503/M 19 OTU RAF Kinloss 1940;

    Whitley Mk.V - T4131 EY-W 78 Sqn RAF Linton-on-Ouse 1940;

    Whitley Mk.V - BD661/25 HGCU RAF Brize Norton 1942;

    Whitley Mk.V - Z9478 RK-B 10OCU RAF Brize Norton 1943;

    Whitley Mk.V - Z6632 YG-B 502 Sqn RAF Limavady, NI 1941;

    Whitley Mk. GR.VII - Z6968 KN-A 77 Sqn RAF Chivenor 1941;

    Whitley Mk. GR.VII - Z9190 YG-B 502 Sqn RAF St Eval 1942;

    Whitley Mk. GR.VII - Z9217 MH-F 51 Sqn RAF Chivenor 1942.

Two full sets of national markings plus variations are supplied.

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 © 2016 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 1 January, 2016
Last updated 1 January, 2016

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