S u m m a r y
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| Catalogue
Number and Description: |
AOD72001 - ASW GR. V
Liberators
Aviaeology |
| Scale: |
1/72 (also available in 1/48
as AOD48001) |
| Contents and Media: |
One 5” X 5 1/2" (13cm X
14cm) decal sheet. A booklet with color profiles and
application instructions. A separate b&w insert provides notes
pertaining to weapons, aircraft configuration and individual
aircraft history. |
| Price: |
$8.99 USD (1/72 set) |
| Review Type: |
FirstLook |
| Advantages: |
Precisely printed. Unusual
subject aircraft featuring nose art for one aircraft. Covers
Canadian and RAF Liberator Gr. V (B-24D’s) in Temperate Sea
Scheme colors. Offers alternatives to the usual USAAF
aircraft. A welcome feature is the service stencils. For the
B-24, these have not been available in 1/72 or 1/48 scales from
any decal manufacturer. In 1/48, the required conversion parts
and ordnance are available from Belcher Bits. In 1/72, the
required conversion parts and ordnance are available from Pavla. |
| Disadvantages: |
Enough roundels for only one
aircraft. |
| Recommendation: |
Recommended as an
alternative to B-24D's in WWII USAAF markings |
Reviewed by Don Fenton
HyperScale is proudly sponsored by
Squadron
 This
sheet is a very welcome addition to the collection of decals
available for 1/72 B-24’s. The sheet provides markings for three
Liberator GR. V aircraft from 10 (BR) Squadron, Eastern Air Command,
RCAF and one Liberator GR. V from 224 Squadron, Coastal Command,
RAF. At last, we have a good set of RAF and RCAF markings for the
B-24D.
All of the
bombers illustrated in this set are finished in the Temperate Sea
Scheme. One aircraft, 600-N of 10 (BR) Sqn., has nose art and the
name “Nannette”. The markings for this aircraft were provided in
the decals included with 1989 IPMS/USA Convention booklet. Rare and
highly sought after, these decals are almost impossible to find.
Aviaeology now makes markings for this colorful aircraft readily
available. This aircraft, without the noseart and the Dumbo radome,
can also be built using the Aviaeology decals. If building the
early version of 600-N, the model builder will have to purchase or
make the retractable radome installed in the well normally used to
house the ball turret.
The instruction
booklet has color profiles with very detailed drawings showing the
paint schemes, rocket installation and decal application. A
separate b&w insert provides aircraft mission history and details of
sub kills. The color profiles and history increase the appreciation
of this decal set.
The decals
appear to be of very high quality. Squadron codes and the
appropriate portions of the roundels and fin flashes are printed in
dull red.
A very useful
and recommended decal set, especially with the Academy B-24D.
Recommended.
Click the thumbnails below to view larger images:
This decal set
is also available in 1/48.
The complete
Aviaeology product line can be seen at their eBay store at
http://stores.ebay.com/Aviaeology.
The Belcher
Bits resin conversion parts to be used with the 1/48 scale
Aviaeology set AOD48001 can be seen at
http://belcherbits.mondenet.com/48sets.html.
Pavla makes the
required 1/72 parts. Hannants lists the Pavla sets.
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVU7225 and
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVU7240.
Review Copyright © 2006 by Don Fenton
This Page Created on 17 May, 2006
Last updated
17 May, 2006
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