Model Alliance Group

1/72 & 1/48 Royal Air Force Early Bird Lightnings Decals

For 6 English Electris Lightnings

1/72 Sheet No. MA-72134   £9.00

1/48 Sheet No. MA-48134   £13.00

Review by Steve Bamford Nov 9 2006

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This new decal sheet from Model Alliance Group features 6 English Electric Lightnings.

This 6 different aircraft include;

  • Lightning F.Mk1, XM137, 'F' of Air Fighting Developement Squadron, RAF 1961

  • Lightning F.Mk1, XM144, of 60 Maintainance Unit, RAF 1966

  • Lightning F.Mk1, XM144, of Wattisham Target Facilities Flight, RAF 1960's

  • Lightning F.Mk1A, XM190, of 145 Squadron, RAF May 1965

  • Lightning F.Mk1, XM144, of Leuchars Target Facilities Flight, RAF Leuchars 1972

  • Lightning F.Mk3, XP696, of 2T Squadron (226 OCU), RAF, RAF Coltishall 1970's1

The instructions are straight forward and include 1 sideview of all aircraft plus top and botttom views of the main wings of each aircraft on this decal sheet. 

The decals themselves are flawlessly printed and very clearly printed on the 1/72 samples I have before me and are contained on 1 decal sheet.  Colours look solid and should cover very well, but the decals appear thin and of a very high quality.   

There are 4 pages of colour instruction sheets.  This is a fine decal sheet and a welcome treat for people interested in building themselves an early English Electris Lightning.

You can order these decals direct from aviation-workshop@btconnect.com   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 the Model Alliance website.

Steve

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