Westland Sea King
Collection Pt.3
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Xtradecal, 1/48 scale
Reviewed by
Brett Green
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Xtradecal has just released a series of new decal sets that covers six 1/48 scale Westland Sea King options.
Today we are looking at Part 3.
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These will be suitable for the new Airfix kit.
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A nice variety of camouflage and markings are offered, including Olive Drab, Grey and Desert Sand schemes, along with some interestinf markings.
Details are as follows:
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Westland Sea King HU.5 XV705, '821'/'21'/'CU' of 771 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RNAS Culdrose,
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Westland Commando HC.4 ZE427, 'K' of 848 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RNAS Yeovilton, January, 2016.
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Westland Sea King HAS.6 ZG818, '71'/'N' of 814 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RAF Culdrose, 1991
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Westland Commando HC.4 ZG822, 'WF', of 848 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RNAS Yeovilton, UK based at King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia during 'Operation Granby, 1991.
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Westland Commando HC.4 ZA290, 'VC' of 846 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy in which; took part in 'Operation Mikado' Chile, 18 May, 1982.
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Westland Sea King HAS.5 serial unknown sent to the Ukraine Air Force, Ukraine, 2023
Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded double-sided A4 and one A5 sheets.
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Both side views and other views are provided.
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Colour notes are offered, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.
The decals are perfectly printed and feature thin carrier film.
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The release of these decals is great timing for the new Airfix 1/48 scale Sea King and will offer welcome variety for anyone building the kit.
Thanks to Hannants for the review sample
Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website
Review Text Copyright © 2023 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 12 December, 2023
Last updated
12 December, 2023
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