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USAAC & USAF Backing Patches

Fantasy Printshop
1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

FP 310 – USAAC & USAF Backing Patches (1/72 Scale)

FP 311 – USAAC & USAF Backing Patches (1/48 Scale)

FP 312 – USAAC & USAF Backing Patches (1/32 Scale)

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media:

FP 310 – One 99mm x 148 mm sheet of water-slide decals.

FP 311 – One 143mm x 218 mm sheet of water-slide decals.

FP 312 – Two 145mm x 216 mm sheets of water-slide decals.

Price:

Available on-line from Fantasy Printshop for ?6.95 each::

  • FP310 – 1/72 for £2.95
  • FP311 – 1/48 for £4.50
  • FP312 – 1/32 for £5.95
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Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Handy insurance against see translucency.

Disadvantages:

None apparent.

Conclusion:

These sets should prove handy for those who wish to ensure no see through paint demarcation, or to cope with translucent stars and bars decals. It might seem a bit of a “belt & braces” approach given that most decals are okay, but for the price are a worthwhile insurance to have if you get caught out – Recommended.


Reviewed by Mark Davies


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F i r s t L o o k

 

The purpose of the backing patches is clearly to provide additional opaqueness behind standard stars & bars decals when required, or indeed as a precaution, for poorly printed decals or dark areas where backing colour shows through the decal.

 

 

This is no doubt a good idea, and expands on the RAF roundel and fin-flash backing patches Fantasy Printshop already offers.

Three packs were provided for review, although these lack any title or scale information, I know from FP’s website and their covering note that they are to 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales; which should come as no surprise.

 

 

The three sets are all clearly and crisply printed with what appears to be good opacity. The sizes of stars & bars covered by each pack are 14”, 15”, 20”, 25”, 30”, 35”, 40”, 43”, 50” & 60”.

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

These sets should prove handy for those who wish to ensure no see through paint demarcation, or to cope with translucent stars and bars decals. It might seem a bit of a “belt & braces*” approach given that most decals are OK, but for the price are a worthwhile insurance to have if you get caught out – Recommended.

* Suspenders for our American friends.

Thanks to Fantasy Printshop for these samples.

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This Page Created on 29 August, 2014
Last updated 29 August, 2014

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