Review of Top Notch Masks for Models 1/24th Scale
Camouflage Set for German JU-87B-G/R Stuka
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 15.94 £ ($21.00 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
MSRP: 15.94 £ ($21.00 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
ABOUT THE SET:
The Stuka standard camouflage patter used colors RLM 70 schwarzgrun (black-green), RLM 71 dunklegrun (dark-green) and RLM 65 hellblau (light-blue) and remained standard from 1940.
Spinner and metal propeller blades were the usual color RLM 70. German national markings were remarkably consistent in size, style and placement.
Aircraft that operated in North Africa were camouflaged in colors RLM 78 hellblau (light-blue), RLM 79 sandgelb (sand-brown) and RLM 80 olivgrun (olive-green) in accordance with Luftwaffe directives governing the so-called Tropen Flugzeug.
This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's web site for more.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel
welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
The Stuka standard camouflage patter used colors RLM 70 schwarzgrun (black-green), RLM 71 dunklegrun (dark-green) and RLM 65 hellblau (light-blue) and remained standard from 1940.
Spinner and metal propeller blades were the usual color RLM 70. German national markings were remarkably consistent in size, style and placement.
Aircraft that operated in North Africa were camouflaged in colors RLM 78 hellblau (light-blue), RLM 79 sandgelb (sand-brown) and RLM 80 olivgrun (olive-green) in accordance with Luftwaffe directives governing the so-called Tropen Flugzeug.
This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's web site for more.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel
welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
There are 16 sections for the splinter camouflage, 4 sections for adjusting the bottom of the top colors.
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a Ju-87
showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
At the bottom free manual with step-by-step instructions and photos on how to use the masks can be downloaded from Top Notch's web site.
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a Ju-87
showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
At the bottom free manual with step-by-step instructions and photos on how to use the masks can be downloaded from Top Notch's web site.
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I want to thank Top Notch for this review sample. I intend to use it on my old Airfix 1/24th scale Stuka kit I have.
All Top Notch masks can be viewed on their web site at:
I want to thank Top Notch for this review sample. I intend to use it on my old Airfix 1/24th scale Stuka kit I have.
All Top Notch masks can be viewed on their web site at: