Decals for sale – RNZAF A-4K Skyhawks overall green scheme
Jul 11, 2018 10:38:43 GMT 12
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Post by kitmodellernz on Jul 11, 2018 10:38:43 GMT 12
Hi guys
In early 2018, I began searching tirelessly for a set of Royal New Zealand Airforce A-4K decals in 1/32 scale to represent an aircraft in the overall green scheme . Disappointingly, the only decent options were out of production and it was rarer than hen’s teeth to find a set for sale. So, there was only one thing left to do, and that was to create my own.
After many months of research and many days and late nights in front of the computer drawing up, sizing, resizing and editing the artwork, I am now proud to be able to offer individual decal sets for all of the RNZAF A-4K single seat aircraft (excluding airframes that were written off. RIP to those pilots who lost their lives) – that's 13 aircraft to choose from!
There are discrepencies between the different airframes, even down to some of the typefaces that were used by the RNZAF. I have also captured these in my artwork, whereas other decal manufacturers seem to have taken the generic ‘one font fits all’ approach.
Each of the decals in my sets are reproduced using photo references and also visiting an actual RNZAF A-4K on display. Although minute, most of the decals in my sets are readable once placed on your model.
The decals are laser printed on ultra thin clear decal paper. When applied to a properly glossed model, the carrier film is almost undetectable. Although the decals conform well to surface detail, I would recommend the use of a decal setting solution to assist with adhesion. The outer wing decals are a little fiddly to apply, so each set includes spares.
This decal set that you will receive includes the serial numbers, squadron emblems, pilot names (where applicable) and the BU number specific to the aircraft you requested.
Decal sets available for the following aircraft; NZ6201, NZ6202, NZ6204, NZ6205, NZ6206, NZ6209, NZ6212, NZ6213, NZ6214, NZ6215, NZ6216, NZ6217 & NZ6218
LIMITED DECAL SETS AVAILABLE – Available to NZ, Australian and USA buyers.
In early 2018, I began searching tirelessly for a set of Royal New Zealand Airforce A-4K decals in 1/32 scale to represent an aircraft in the overall green scheme . Disappointingly, the only decent options were out of production and it was rarer than hen’s teeth to find a set for sale. So, there was only one thing left to do, and that was to create my own.
After many months of research and many days and late nights in front of the computer drawing up, sizing, resizing and editing the artwork, I am now proud to be able to offer individual decal sets for all of the RNZAF A-4K single seat aircraft (excluding airframes that were written off. RIP to those pilots who lost their lives) – that's 13 aircraft to choose from!
There are discrepencies between the different airframes, even down to some of the typefaces that were used by the RNZAF. I have also captured these in my artwork, whereas other decal manufacturers seem to have taken the generic ‘one font fits all’ approach.
Each of the decals in my sets are reproduced using photo references and also visiting an actual RNZAF A-4K on display. Although minute, most of the decals in my sets are readable once placed on your model.
The decals are laser printed on ultra thin clear decal paper. When applied to a properly glossed model, the carrier film is almost undetectable. Although the decals conform well to surface detail, I would recommend the use of a decal setting solution to assist with adhesion. The outer wing decals are a little fiddly to apply, so each set includes spares.
This decal set that you will receive includes the serial numbers, squadron emblems, pilot names (where applicable) and the BU number specific to the aircraft you requested.
Decal sets available for the following aircraft; NZ6201, NZ6202, NZ6204, NZ6205, NZ6206, NZ6209, NZ6212, NZ6213, NZ6214, NZ6215, NZ6216, NZ6217 & NZ6218
LIMITED DECAL SETS AVAILABLE – Available to NZ, Australian and USA buyers.
