Ventura Publication's new RNZAF Harvard decals

[Dave Homewood]

Ventura has released a new set of decals today for 1/48th scale Harvards of the RNZAF. Their blurbs says:

V4888. RNZAF Harvard Mk IIs
$18.00

V4888. RNZAF North American Harvard Mk II (Silver Fern or Kiwi roundel, Red Checkers aerobatic team)

Three options as follows:
NZ1078, late ‘60s, Silver and Fire Orange scheme, silver fern roundels;

NZ1065, Mainplane Grey and International Orange, silver fern roundels;

NZ1076, Mainplane Grey and International Orange scheme, “Kiwi” roundels.

Any of these aircraft may be modelled with or without Red Checker aerobatic team cowlings.

See a picture here:
www.venturapublications.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=280&zenid=79mohelgftco6navku2r5vcgg7

Looks good

[silverfox]

They do look good,I've recently used their Mustang decals and they are every bit as good as they look.

If these are successful maybe some WWII Harvard markings will folllow. I'm thinkng about the ones with the huge numbers on the side.

[Dave Homewood]

Yes and some OTU and fighter squadron Harvard markings from WWII would undoubtedly be welcomed too by modellers

[Dave Homewood]

This is from the latest Ventura mail-out:

Hello everyone,

A new set of decals covering RAAF P-40s in 72nd scale is now available. The subjects include an 86 Squadron P-40M with a Disney "Pluto" cartoon on the nose.
More information and an image of the sheet is available here.
www.venturapublications.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new
Better still, the sheet is priced at NZ$10.90.

The new RNZAF Harvard sheets are selling very quickly so, if you need them in 72nd or 48th scale, it would be a good idea to order yours soon.

Best wishes,
Malcolm Laird
Ventura Publications

[chrisr]

Bringing this one back from the dead. Is there a FS or BS number for Mainplane Grey? I can't seem to find much online about this colour.

EDIT: I found this

The actual colours for an RNZAF Harvard late 1960's to retirement in 1977 was Dove Grey and International Orange

The closest FS numbers being FS16440 and FS 32197 respectively.