Sheet:

Almark S1: Royal Navy
Units: See review

Price

 $Long out of Production

Reviewer:

Scott Van Aken

Here is another old Almark sheet. Time period unknown, but it can't be much newer than the 1970s. Like other Almark sheets I have, there is a single carrier and you cut out the marking needed with scissors. The quality of the decals are about the same as the Modeldecal sheets of the time. They are nicely done, but not crystal sharp

Three different aircraft on this sheet and though not all have a kit is specified, it should be pretty easy to find even more up-to-date kits than what was available 3 years ago. Some of the kit decals are needed to complete most of these.

First is a Phantom FG.1 with 892 NAS. Three serial options are available for this Extra Dark Sea Grey (EDSG) over White F-4.

Next is a Wesses HU5. No unit is provided, but it is in Dark Green and Stone colors. Suggested kit for this one is a suitably modified Frog version.

Finally a Hunter FGA.11 with the 'Rough Diamonds' display team from RNAS Brawdy. No colors are given, but I'm assuming EDSG over white with the spine, wing tips and nose in Daglo.

Would make for some interesting models. ED Models is no longer in business but as my sources just reminded me, Almark was traded to Hannants so it may still be possible to find their sheets.

As a late note, I've been reminded that the sheet was to represent the FAA aircraft which won a speed race London to New York in the 60s. One of the Phantoms (I think 000) was used and the Wessex 5 (just in service so no sqdn marks) was used to take the crew from central London to the airfield.  The Hunter was a bonus.

October 2007

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