"Gerhard Barkhorn – the Forgotten Ace" Decals

Luftfahrtverlag-START Decals
1/48 scale

Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner

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“Luftwaffe im Focus” is a specialist publication.

Through the use of both published and previously unpublished photographs, they examine various aspects of their respective branches. This can include the operational and technical aspects of the service, as well the human side of those working within. Individual aircraft also take centre stage and many times one comes away wishing to model the subject in question.

This new decal release allow this to happen.

The decals are printed by Cartograf so the quality is assured. Everything was printed in perfect register and the surrounding carrier film is kept to a minimum.

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For those wishing more information on the subject at hand, reference is made to the magazine that contained the original article.

Decals from the book – Gerhard Barkhorn “The forgotten Ace” in 1:48 scale

This sheet portrays a number of his aircraft including the Bf 109 E/F/G, Fw 190 D-9, and Me 262.

As per the previous sheet, only those marking that are required for personalization are supplied. There are 15 aircraft represented, all in scale is 1:48.

• Bf 109 E-1, “yellow 10”, 3. Staffel JG 2, spring 1940

  • Camouflage: RLM 65/70/71

• Bf 109 E-1, “yellow 2”, Werknr. 5922, 6. Staffel JG 52, autumn 1941

  • Camouflage: RLM 65/70/71, with RLM 02/71 mottle

• Bf 109 F-2, “yellow 7”, 6. Staffel JG 52, Russia, summer 1941

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle

• Bf 109 F-2, “yellow 4”, 6. Staffel JG 52, autumn 1941

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle

• Bf 109 F-2, “yellow 5”, 6. Staffel JG 52, winter 1941

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle

• Bf 109 F-4, “white 5”, Werknr. 13388, 4./JG 52, Russia, June 1941

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle

• Bf 109 F-4, “white 5”, Werknr. 13388, 4./JG 52, Russia, July 1942

• Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle

• Bf 109 G-2, “white 5”, 4./JG 52, Russia, October 1942

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76

• Bf 109 G-2, “white 9”, 4./JG 52, Russia, February 1943

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with white upper surface mottle.

• Bf 109 G-6, “Doppelwinkel”, I./JG 52, Russia, August 1943

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76

• Bf 109 G-6, “Doppelwinkel 5”, Werknr. 15909, II./JG 52, Russia, September 1943

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle.

• Bf 109 G-6, “Winkel Dreieck 5”, Werknr. 163195, II./JG 52, Russia, Spring 1944

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76, with RLM 02/74/75 mottle.

• Bf 109 G-10, “Winkel Dreieck 5”, Werknr. 15909, II./JG 52, Russia, January 1944

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76

• Fw 190 D-9, “Winkel Strich”, Werknr. 210909, Kommodore JG 6, February 1945

  • Camouflage: RLM 75/82/83

• Me 262 A-1a, “White 5”, Werknr. 111745, Jagdverband 44, April 1945

  • Camouflage: RLM 74/75/76

These decal sheets are exactly what modellers have waited for.

It’s a chance to replicate some of the subjects that have engaged readers for many years. In contrast to the bilingual format of the “im Focus” series, the instructions sheets here are in German only.  The quality is first class and enthusiasts should note that they will not be reprinted.

With only 500 copies of each being available, I wouldn’t procrastinate for too long.

Editor's Note:

I have been advised if you want 1/32 scale decals, please contact Axel by email and let him know so they can gauge demand.

Thanks to Luftfahrtverlag-START for this sample.

Text and Images Copyright © 2014 by Rob Baumgartner
This Page Created on 19 September, 2014
Last updated 23 September, 2014

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