RAF Update 2013-2015

Xtradecal, 1/144 scale

Reviewed by Mark Davies

Xtradecal's 1/72 scale RAF & RN Update 2014-15 Part 1
is available online from Squadron.com

The decals reviewed here cover a diverse selection of current RAF types, several of which are adorned with colourful and eye-catching special schemes. I would be surprised if most builders of modern types did not find at least one or two schemes to spark their interest in this sheet.

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The decals are supplied in Xtradecal’s usual A5 polythene zip-lock bag. The instructions are nicely produced in colour, and clearly indicate markings placement. A brief note regarding the aircraft and its station location is given for each subject, plus some modeller’s notes where applicable. Unsurprisingly, a list of Xtracolor paint codes is also provided for the colours required. The decals look to be superbly printed and with excellent colour density.

The set reviewed here covers thirteen options; all of which are quite appealing in my opinion. The subjects are:

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ925/DXI, XI(F) Sqn, 100th Anniversary, Wg Cdr C. Layden ,with black fin, RAF Coningsby;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ946, EB-A, 41(R) TES Sqn, Flt Lt D. Forbes RAF Coningsby, standard scheme;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK315, 41(R) Sqn, 100th Anniversary, Wg Cdr S.A.Berry, RAF Coningsby;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK344/H, II(AC) Sqn, Wg Cdr R.G. Elliott, RAF Lossiemouth, standard scheme;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK342, 6 Sqn, with desert camouflage on fin and spine, Wg Cdr Mike Baulkwill, RAF Lossiemouth 2014;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK343/BX, 29 Sqn, black fin with Squadron logo, Flt Lt Noel Rees, RAF Coningsby 2014;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK348/FN, 1Sqn, Wg Cdr Mark R.Flewin, RAF Lossiemouth;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK308/TP-V, 29 Sqn, D-Day stripes;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK349/GN-A, 29(F) Sqn, Flt Lt B. Westoby-Brooks, RAF Coningsby, in markings carried by Hurricane of 249 Sqn, flown by Flt Lt E.J.B.Nicholson VC, the only VC in the Battle of Britain;

• Typhoon FGR.4, ZK353/BQ, 29(F) Sqn, 100th Anniversary, Flt Lt Jonny Dowen, with ruby red fin, RAF Coningsby;

• Tornado GR.4, ZA412, 617 Sqn, 70th Anniversary, Wg Cdr D.S.Arthurton/Fg Off R.D.Hartley, RAF Lossiemouth;

• Tornado GR.4, ZA461, XV(R) Sqn, 100th Anniversary, Wg Cdr Jon
  Nixon/Sqn Ldr Conan Mullineux, with red fin, RAF Lossiemouth; and

• Tornado GR.4, ZA456, 9 Sqn, 100th Anniversary, Wg Com I.J. Sharrocks/Flt Lt A.H. Lock, black fin, RAF Marham.

These are superbly produced decals. They provide some interesting and colourful options for a variety of recent RAF subjects, I highly recommend them.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for this sample.

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