1:144 Decal MiG-15/17/19/21/23 Hungar.Nat.Insignia

Hungarian national insignia and number series 1:144 for the MiG-15 to the MiG-23 (HAD models)

This sheet of wet decals holds the national insignia and number series used by the Hungarian Air Force in the postwar period, and it is graded in size for the MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19, MiG-21 and MiG-23 jet fighters in 1:144 scale. It is neither a kit nor a complete scheme for one particular machine: the sheet serves as a stock of insignia and numbers from which the modeler makes up the markings according to the references available.

The real subjects

The five types named represent the line of development of Soviet jet fighters, from the subsonic MiG-15 with a swept wing, through the MiG-17 and the supersonic twin-engine MiG-19, to the MiG-21 with a delta wing and the MiG-23 with a variable-geometry wing. All these types were operated in Hungary and all are offered in 1:144 scale by several kit manufacturers.

How to apply the decals

Unify the base first with gloss clear coat, on which a decal holds without silvering. Cut the individual insignia out close to the printing, dip them in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let them rest until the film releases from the backing. Slide the insignia into place, soak the surplus water up and adjust the position with a brush. Because these are roundels and numerals, pay attention to how symmetrical they are against the fuselage and the wing, as an insignia that is set unevenly shows at a glance on a finished model. Finally fix the area with a matte or semi-matte varnish.

Who the sheet is for

• modelers who build jet fighters in 1:144 scale
• builders of collections of several types that need consistent markings
• modelers whose original decals are missing from the box or have yellowed
• anyone interested in postwar aircraft operated in Hungary

This is a decal sheet in its own right, not a kit. The model, paints and varnishes are not included in the package.