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.
Click on
images below to see larger images
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Option
One is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Chuguevka AB, 2007, the Red 27 Flight
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Option
Two is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Morshansk AB, 2000, the Red 33 Flight
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Option
Three is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Perm AB, 2008, the Blue 15 Flight
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Option
Four is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Khotilovo AB, 2008, the Red 26 Flight
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Option
Five is MiG-31B, Russian Air Force, Lipetsk AB, 2002, the Red 37 Flight
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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
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