Rising Decals

1/72 Royal Fortress decal sheet

product # RD72025   

Product Article by Radek Lhotsky on July 8 2010

 

Decal Set for RAF Mk.I Fortresses

Rising Decals usually "deals" with Axis subjects but this decal sheet is proof that their range will include more of the Allies too. The decal sheet RD 72025 covers RAF Mk.I Fortresses.  
 
There 3 options plus 2 bonuses. 
  • Option 1:  Fortress Mk.I, WP-K, AN521 of No 90 Sqn; West Raynham, May 1941
  • Option 2:  Fortress Mk.I, WP-F, AN530 of No 90 Sqn; July 1941
  • Option 3:  same Fortress Mk.I, WP-F, AN530 of No 90 Sqn; Polebrook, September 1941 (under surfaces were painted in PRU Blue instead of  SB Sky Blue in option 2).
Bonus no.1: Fortress Mk.I, AN526, No 39 Maintenance Unit, Colerne, Spring 1942, used to simulate a high flying German intruder.
 
Bonus no.2: Fortress Mk.I, AN518, incorrectly marked as AM518, McChord Field, US, February 1941 in Natural Metal and Aluminium Dope finish (from production line).

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Usual great quality instruction sheet in color and English text.
Used references, colors and available kit are listed.
The sheet is well printed and includes national insignias for one aircraft and codes and serial numbers for all 5 options.
 

You can check with following suppliers on availability: www.Hannants.co.uk, www.Flightdecs.ca or www.Modelimex.com.

Home website www.risingdecals.com has complete list of their products including the sold out ones and future  "teasers".

Mirek, all the samples came in great shape. Thank you!

Radek Lhotsky

I would like to thank Rising Decals for providing me with this review sample.

Photos and text © by Radek Lhotsky