Westland Sea King
in Worldwide Service

Xtradecal, 1/72 scale

Reviewed by Brett Green

Xtradecal has just released a series of new decal sets that covers ten 1/72 scale Westland Sea King options.

This decal set focuses on the Sea King in international service

These will be suitable for the recent (2015) Airfix kit.

A nice variety of camouflage and markings are offered.

Details are as follows:

1. Westland Sea King In Worldwide Service (9)

2. Westland Sea King Mk.50 N16-125, '10' of 817 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Australian Navy, 1977.

3. Westland Sea King Mk.48 'RS01' of 40 Squadron, Belgian Air Force, 2007.

4. Westland Sea King Mk.42C 'IN559' of 40 Squadron, Indian Navy, 2007.

5. Westland Sea King Mk.41, '89+63', of Marinefliegergeschwader 5, West German Navy, Based at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany, 2023

6. Westland Commando Mk.3 'QA30' of No.8 Anti-Surface Vessel Squadron, Qatari Emiri Air Force, 2011.

7. Westland Commando Mk.2 '721' of Republic of Egypt Air Force, 1980.

8. Westland Sea King Mk.50A 'N16-118'/'07' of 817 Squadron, Royal Australian Navy, 2005.

9. Westland Sea King Mk.43B, '073', of 330 Squadron, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Based at Bodo Main Air Station, Norway, 2014.

10. Westland Sea King Mk.45 '11' Pakistan Navy, 2005.

Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded double-sided A4 and one A5 sheets.

Both side views and other views are provided.

Colour notes are offered, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.

The decals are perfectly printed and feature thin carrier film.

The release of these decals will offer welcome variety for anyone building the Airfix or other 1/72 scale Sea King kits.

Thanks to Hannants for the review sample

Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website

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This Page Created on 8 Janury, 2024
Last updated 10 January, 2024

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