| Tally
Ho Decals Mikoyan Mig 21 Fishbed J in 1/32nd Scale Part 1 ¶¶¶¶¶ Reviewed by Mark Proulx |
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Tally Ho is a decal firm from the Czech Republic. I recently received one of their newest releases, a decal sheet for the Mig 21 Fishbed J. I am sure that these markings can be applied to the 1/32nd scale Trumpeter or Revell Mig 21, even though it is not specified.
1. Mig 21MF (Fishbed
J) 4th Tactical Air Force Base, Czech AF, Feb 1999.
Complete painting instructions are supplied for each aircraft referenced to FS 595b colors, with color chips enclosed. Additional information cross-references these colors to Testors, Agama, Humbrol, AeroMaster, Gunze and Tamiya paint. The instructions are completed with an extensive list of available reference material and decaling instructions. The decals are printed on a single sheet of paper and appear to be very thin with minimal carrier film. They are finished in a flat paint and are in perfect register. I have not tried these markings, so I can't comment on their ease of application. I highly recommend these markings to anyone wanting to complete their Mig 21. The instructions call this Part 1, so assume further Mig 21 sheets are to follow. A quick look at the Tally Ho Website reveals that nothing further is listed at the time of this review. If the quality of this sheet is any indication, I will be picking up any further releases! |
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The
decals are shipped in a clear plastic envelope with extensive instructions
and one sheet of markings. The instructions are superb, written in both
English and Czech. The information is printed on high quality glossy
paper. Markings are supplied for five Mig 21 MF/SM/R variants. Data
is supplied for three Czech and two Russian aircraft:
The
instructions are complete, with left and topside views. In the case
of the Russian Mig 21SM, left and right profile views are included,
which should greatly assist the modeler in the application of the complex
camouflage scheme. Tally Ho also supplies the armament configuration
for each aircraft. Unfortunately, the reconnaissance pod which was carried
by the Soviet Mig 21R, is not included in the Trumpeter or Revell kit.