Authentic Decals

1/72 Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound decal sheet

 product # 72-20

Product article by Anatoly Sushon on Dec 15 2009

 

Crisis? What Crisis? Becoming rapidly a cliche this question nonetheless well reflects the way Authentic Decals cover the market widening off their segment. Being the RED STARS supreme specialists they produced another jam for us. It is 1:72 Authentic Decals set covering Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound, the supersonic and the most advanced Russian PVO heavy fighter.

Same as always, the quality of these decals is perfect. They are clearly printed and all the emblems and national insignia are in perfect register. The lacquer layer is also very thin.

You get quite substantial number of stencils, national insignia, tactical numbers and squadron emblems in the set. There are 4 pages of instruction sheets showing decal placement and camo layout for both the aircraft and its AA missiles. The set is traditionally packed up in a zip plastic bag with cardboard sheet which prevents it from bending. The back side of it is the colour guide covering 4 of the 6 options provided by the manufacturer. Lets see what we have inside the package.

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  • Option One is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Chuguevka AB, 2007, the Red 27 Flight

  • Option Two is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Morshansk AB, 2000, the Red 33 Flight

  • Option Three is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Perm AB, 2008, the Blue 15 Flight

  • Option Four is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Khotilovo AB, 2008, the Red 26 Flight

  • Option Five is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Lipetsk AB, 2002, the Red 37 Flight

  • And finally, Option Six is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Savastleyka AB, 2000, the Red 70 Flight

Authentic Decals came back to their traditional field and once again produced a nice set which I am sure would be welcomed by every Red Stars modeler, especially given the number of good quality MiG-31 kits available. Way to go guys and we want more!

You can purchase these decals either directly from Authentic Decals via e-mail:  contacts@olimpmodelsgroup.com or from, NKR Models in Australia, Hannants or Aeroclub  both in the UK, Peter Herrmann or Modellbau Huber both in Germany, Mondoridotto or Misterkit both in Italy, Artur or Modelimex or Hobbyshop all in Czech Republic, Jadar-Model or Martola or Karaya or IBG Models or Andrzej Malysz all in Poland, Model Kit or Club TM or Aviapress or Hobbyshop or Goldenhobby all in Russia and finally Stevens International or Internethobbies or Joe's-Models or Rollmodels or Greatmodels or J-Bar Hobbies or Rosemonthobby all in USA.

A big THANKS to Oleg Degtyar from Authentic Decals for the sample.

Enjoy your modeling!

Anatoly Sushon

Photos and text © by Anatoly Sushon