Kopro Decals

1/72 & 1/48 scales

Reviewed by Phil Parsons

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I must admit that I thought Kopro was part of KP Models based upon some research I had done for another review however, it appears that Kopro are an independent Czech Republic manufacturer that produce plastic kits and decals. A quick look at the hobbyshop.cz website uncovers a vast array of predominately Eastern European subjects with the odd type thrown in to keep you on your toes, like the USAF F-105D Thunderchief.

As a previous review of Kopro decals has pointed out they are supplied in what could best be described as tight fitting, heat sealed cellophane plastic bag, as per the attached picture. To open you will need a nice sharp scalpel blade and be careful that the decals are out of the way before you cut. All my review samples are now in my own zip locked bags. 

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Some of the decals have printed by “BOA Agency Czech republic”, others do not; however, they all are in register with thin carrier film and the density of the whites look good on the sheet and the colours vibrant.
Check your references and painting guide for the F-105 as the sheet has a lot of options however, the painting guide views are small and it is difficult to see the demarcations for the SEAC scheme.

While the painting reference covers Humbrol, Agama or FS where available, there is no indication what models these decals are suitable for. In a majority of cases I would say they are for the equivalent Kopro plastic.

A nice touch with MiG 21 UM is that the cockpit decals are transparent so your choice of cockpit colour will show vice having to match the decal colour.

Decals review cover:

93133 Aero  L-29 Delfin in Tiger Colours, 11th Fighter Regiment, Zatec AFB, Czech republic 1993

94151 MiG-21UM/D Mongol B

• Croatia AF, Zagreb, Croatia, July 2008
• Hungarian AF, Papa Ab, 2008
• Bulgarian AF, Graf Ignatievo AB, 2005
• Croatia AF, Zagreb, Croatia, Jult 2008
• Finnish AF, Kuopio-Rissala AB, 1974
• Finnish AF, Kuopio-Rissala AB, 1982

98369 MiG-21F-13 Fishbed C stencils

91065 F-105D

• 61-0165, 357th TFS, 355TFW, Takhli, Thailand
• 61-0172, 4 TFW
• 61-0132, 340th TFS, 388TFW, Thailand
• 60-0423, 44th TFS, Korat, Thailand
• 59-1731, 357th TFS, 355TFW, Takhli, Thailand

92117 MiG-21R Fishbed H Recce Dragon

• 25th Fighter Bomb. Reg.,Caslav AFB, Czech Air Force, Czech Republic 1993

92169 MiG-21MA Fishbed J Pardubice 1989

• 4th Fighter Reg., Pardubice AFB, Czechoslovak AF.,Czechoslovakia, 1989
• Bort 1114
• Bort 1113

Kopro provide you, the modeller, with some very nice and unusual options through their decal range.
Have a look, you will hopefully find something that appeals to you, highly recommended.

Thanks to hobbyshop.cz for the review sample.

Review Text & Blue Background Images Copyright © 2012 by Phil Parsons
Page Created 27 September, 2012
Last updated 27 September, 2012

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