Mike Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB Instrument Decals 1:24 Airscale Quite literally hot on the heels of the release of this large scale monster from Airfix, we have Airscale providing a replacement set of decals for the instrument panel, which are printed in full colour, and knowing Peter's penchant for detail, highly accurate. It isn't just a replacement for the kit panel's decals, but also includes a substantial number of tiny placards that are dotted around the instrument panel, side consoles and on the cockpit sidewalls, making for a total of 61 decals on the sheet, and a small sheet of acetate with exceptional optical quality. Application can take one of two routes, one of which involves applying the decals to a completed panel, with the decals placed on top of the clear part that represents the instrument glass on the kit. You will need to give them a gloss coat to seal them and make them shine, but that should be the least time consuming aspect of the build. The other option is to discard the kit's clear part, thin the kit panel from behind, and laminate it with a couple of pieces of the clear acetate, then place the three large decals on a backdrop piece made from sheet styrene. It's a more labour intensive approach, but should yield a good three dimensional look to the bezels and instrument glazing. Whichever route you choose, the quality of the decals will improve the realism of your instrument panel, and all those placards and stencils will make your cockpit stand out from the crowd (unless everyone buys a set!). Conclusion Peter's decal panels and Photo-Etched (PE) instrument bezels have rapidly gained a reputation for quality within our hobby, and Fantasy Printshop have done another fine job of printing his work. A 1:24 Typhoon Mk.IB is not a kit to lash together over a weekend, and the focal point of many a viewer deserves some attention lavished on it. Very highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Peter at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Great review as usual Mike. Airfix have included cockpit placards themselves this time, it would be interesting to see how they stand up to the Airscale ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 thanks for the kind review Mike - we are really proud of this set - every dial, every placard in full colour they are available for pre-order in the store now for dispatch on the 6th August hit the link below 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Duly ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Worth considering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Peter, they LOOK AWESOME... I will have to buy the Typhoon to fit around your beautiful art work... :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just picked up a set (plus way too many others). Anxiously awaiting their arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Just got my Tiffie, it would be rude not to give it a nice set of dials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 My thoughts entirely. After a little delay, I think our review sample is on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ordered Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 On order boss Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 hi folks the new airscale Typhoon set is OUT NOW! the largest of these dials is 3.8mm wide and the placards will let you get a feel for the 'pit - pretty proud at how they turned out.. All pre-orders are on their way to their expectant owners and I am really looking forward to seeing these 'in action' Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 My set has just arrived, just hope I can do it justice. Thanks Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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