1:72 Reggiane Re 2005

Decals 1:72 Reggiane Re 2005 from Techmod

A set of waterslide decals in 1:72 scale for a model of the Italian Reggiane Re 2005 fighter, part number 72069. The motifs are printed on a sheet, they are activated with water and slide from the paper backing onto the varnished model. The maker is the Polish brand Techmod, which specializes in decals for aircraft models. It is not a kit and not a finished model.

The real subject

The Re 2005 Sagittario belonged to the Italian fifth series of fighters, which received the license-built German twelve-cylinder DB 605. Together with the Macchi and Fiat types of the same series these were the most capable Italian fighters of the war: a slender airframe with an elliptical wing, a cannon on the propeller axis and further weapons in the wings. Only a few dozen were built, however, and they reached combat late, in 1943 over Sicily and over Italian cities. It is precisely the small number of machines and the short service that make the Re 2005 a rewarding and not often seen model.

Application tips

A decal holds best on a smooth, glossy varnished surface; on a matte or roughened base a visible rim stays around the motif. Trim each motif as closely as possible, leave it 20 to 30 seconds in lukewarm water and then slide it from the paper onto a spot wetted with water. Press the air and the excess water out from the center toward the edges. On doubly curved surfaces and over engraved lines a decal setting solution helps. Overspray the finished markings with a protective varnish in the degree of gloss that the rest of the model has.

Who the set is for

• modelers who build Italian fighters in 1:72 scale
• those interested in Italian aviation of 1943
• builders of less often seen types
• collectors of aircraft decals in small scale

It is an accessory for the model, not a kit. The base kit, paints and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.