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International Turboporters

Max Decals, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y :  

Catalogue Number:

Max Decals Item No. 4824 - International Turboporters

Scale:

1/48

Contents & Media:

Contents & Media: 1 decal sheet, 1 double sided A4 instruction sheet with colour reference photos.

Price:

12 Euros including international postage available online from Max Decals web store

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Great selection of some unusual suspects. Quality printing. Three view paint schemes.

Disadvantages:

Minimal colour system references. 

Conclusions:

An interesting selection of Turboporters that will add colour to any model shelf. Recommended.

Reviewed by Mick Drover



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FirstLook

 

Max Decals have a track record for tacking the road less travelled when it comes to subject selection for their decal sheets and this very colourful sheet continues that tradition.

The decals are in perfect register with well defined edges. The colours are vibrant and appear to have no transparency issues. In the case of the white decals, these have been double printed to ensure there are no transparency problems. Three view paint markings (albeit small) are supplied which is great to see as some manufacturers tend to only supply a left or right elevation plan of the scheme. My only issue with the paint schemes is that the written description of the colours suggested isn’t all that helpful. Max Decals could have at least supplied a starting point for the colours by perhaps referencing some of the well know enamel/acrylic brands.

 

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Instructions suggest that the Roden kit, in particular the 449 boxing, should be used. This version of the kit includes the two different fin fillets used on several of the decal options

The aircraft provided are:

  • PC-6/B2-H2 Swiss Air Force V-633

  • PC-6/B2-H2 Dubai Air Force 322 c. 1990

  • PC-6/B2-H2 Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force c.1983

  • PC-6/B2-H2 Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force c.2012

  • PC-6/B2-H2Japanese Antartic Research Expedition c.1992

  • PC-6/B2-H2 Austrian Air Force c.2004


 

Conclusion

 

For the fans of the smaller air forces these decals sit smack bang in the middle of your interest area and if you like colourful schemes then these will keep you happy too. It’s great to see Max Decals keeping us in supply with colourful markings.

Recommended.

Thanks to Max Decals for these samples.

Text and Images Copyright © 2014 by Mick Drover
Page Created 22 May, 2014
Last updated 22 May, 2014

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