Model Alliance Group

1/48 Golden Scooter RNZAF TA-4K 50 Years  Anniversary Special 1987 decal sheet

Product # MA-489006 (also available in 1/72 MA-729006) 

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 22 2005

 

 

 

The A-4 Scooter was a very nimble jet that enjoyed foreign sales.  One Air Force that flew them was the Royal New Zealand Air force.

This new 1/72 decal sheet (also available in 1/48) from Model Alliance Group from their Premier Plus Range Decals focuses on an special golden RNZAF A-4 commerating the 50 Year anniversary in 1987.  This particular jet didn't have stenciling in the reference photos supplied for this decal sheet, so no stencils are included on this decal sheet.  

The decals themselves are beautiful quality and very clearly printed on the 1/48 sample I have before me (scan above does not show the the sharpness of these decals).  Colours look solid and will cover very well, but the decals also don't appear overly thick and complicated decals are printed in multiple layers to ensure perfect registration.  Clear film is minimal and tapers down nicely to the edge of the decal.

The paint scheme is Gold FS17043 overall with the usual natural metal shades around the engine exhaust.  In front of the windscreen is a flat black anti-glare panel.  The national insignia is red white and blue along with the stripes going down the sides of the fuselage and up both sides of the tail.

The instruction sheets include helpful text describing how to paint the cockpit and with what colours.  All necessary information about painting is included as well as FS Federal Standard numbers, Humbrol, Modelmaster and Xtracolour. 

These decals are very well done and I always get a kick out of the roundels with the /Kiwi bird in the centre.  The gold paint scheme will make this jet stand out on the model show table.  

The production run is limited, so don't delay if this sheet interests you. 

 

You can order these decals direct from sales@theaviationworkshop.co.uk   Contact them for prices and ordering information.

Special thanks to Model Alliance for sending me this review sample.  You can purchase these decals direct from Model Alliance.

Steve

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford