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| Catalogue Number: |
AAF-33 Decal Set– 79 Sqn Bae Hawk
127 with full data
AAF-26 Decal Set– 76 Sqn Bae Hawk 127 with full data |
| Scale: |
1/72 and 1/48 |
| Contents and Media: |
Four decal sheets and a double-sided
page of drawings. |
| Price: |
$9.90AUD (1/72) and $13.20AUD (1/48)
includes GST in Australia. Postage extra |
| Review Type: |
First Look |
| Advantages: |
Latest squadron marking of the
RAAF’s newest aircraft. Decals would look great on the Italeri 1/72 Hawk
100 |
| Disadvantages: |
In 1/48 scale, this kit may be hard
to find if you do not have one in a cupboard somewhere. Decals need care
when applying - read the instructions! |
| Recommendation: |
Highly Recommended to anyone
interested in RAAF subjects. |
Reviewed by Ryan Hamilton
Italeri's
1/72 scale Hawk Series 100 is available online from Squadron.com
 The
Hawk is the newest aircraft to enter the RAAF’s inventory. Initially these
aircraft lacked squadron marking, which have now been applied. 76 squadron have
opted from their standard panther on a red flash. 79 Squadron on the other hand,
has not gone with the ‘skull’ markings from their Macchi’s, but to the ‘Phoenix’
flash from the mirage era, which is very attractive.
The decals come with four sheets. This includes a standard colour sheet with the
squadron markings, a white backing sheet to ensure that the coloured decals are
not translucent, black data sheet, and a grey data and insignia sheet. The
stencilling is very through and detailed.
The plans illustrate a double-sided page of coloured drawings and a list of
instruction for Hawkeye’s Decals, which should be read very carefully. These
decals are not like normal decals. They are not sealed, which will prevent
yellowing or cracking. The decals are not individual, and hence, have to be
individually cut out. This requires care, especially with smaller stencilling.
Special thanks need to be given to the members of 76 Sqn, who without, a set of
decals like this would not be available to model.
Model Alliance / Hawkeye Models Australia can be contacted
via:
Steve Evans
Hawkeye Models Australia
6 Amaroo Close
Blue Haven NSW 2262
Australia
Phone: 0011 61 4390 8463
sgevans@bigpond.com
Review Copyright © 2001 by
Ryan Hamilton
This Page Created on 29 August, 2001
Last updated 22 July, 2003
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