New Belcher Bits CC-130 Hercules decal set

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Three new decal sets from Belcher Bits are now available. They are BD30  RCAF Hercules 1/48, BD31 RCAF Spitfire IX 1/48 and BD32 RCAF Lancaster X  1/48.

The Hercules set , like many Belcher Bits decals, includes markings for all periods from when they entered service in 1960 to the present day; from white over natural metal through camouflaged to current overall grey. This is a big airplane and big markings as well; 6 sheets in all. For example schemes and the instruction sheet, please go to my website and see them at http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd30.htm

The Spitfire sheet draws heavily on schemes illustrated in Rob Bracken's two wonderful books on the Spitfire in Canadian service. It includes 11 different schemes in all, mostly Mk IXs but with a Mk XIV thrown in as well (roll on, Airfix). You can see more information at http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd31.htm but to see this decal sheet in action, go to Hyperscale's Plastic Pics and see my friend Randy Lutz's lovely build-up of a couple examples at http://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/two-canadian-spitfires-using-belcher-bits-new-1-48-t500081.html  

Finally, the Lancaster set includes 6 RCAF Lancaster Mk X; 3 wartime including a VC winner and 3 post-war MR or SAR variants. Another big aircraft, those roundels take up a lot of floor area and this is a 4 sheet set. See it at  http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd32.htm

There are other new resin sets available as well, including a 1/48 Regulus 1 missile kit and a 1/72 Hwasong 15 North Korean ICBM (!). 

[Paul J]

Would love to see these as 1/72nd. Any chance of a decal set for the Lancaster with drones ??? I have the drones from you but would like decals for it.

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Paul

Sorry, you missed it. I had a 1/72 set including a drone carrier, but sold out some time ago.

Mike

[Winnie]

I may have to get some of those spit decals for my Eduard Mk.IX

 

[Wm Blecky]

On 11/20/2018 at 2:24 PM, Paul J said:

Would love to see these as 1/72nd. Any chance of a decal set for the Lancaster with drones ??? I have the drones from you but would like decals for it.

You and me both!  We need to convince Mr. Belcher to release this one in 1/72.  The only sheet that I've come across that comes close to this one was from Canuck Models and it's long gone with no reprints in sight as they've closed up shop.

[Scooby]

With the announced new tool 1/72 Zvezda C-130 Kit would you consider downsizing the Hercules decals?

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Bill

Although the poster was asking about Lancaster decals (which I likely won't reprint) I may be tempted to do the 130 decals in 1/72. Lets take a look at the new kit first.

Mike B