1:144 Royal Malaysian AF Insignia (2 sets)

1:144 Royal Malaysian AF Insignia from Mark I

A sheet of aviation decals in 1:144 scale, devoted to the national insignia of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The package contains no aircraft and no structural parts; it is a separate decorative accessory for a finished model. The designation 2 sets is part of the name of the item; the real composition of the motifs cannot be read off it, and that will be shown only by the print on the sheet.

The Malaysian insignia in brief

The Malaysian national insignia derive from the motifs of the state flag, among which the crescent and the star are not missing. The country's air force is among the smaller but technically varied air arms of Southeast Asia and its machines come from various schools of design. A model with these markings therefore stands out in a display case, even when it is a type that plenty of modelers have at home in an entirely different shape.

A procedure that has proved itself

First try on a hidden area how the film reacts to a softener, because the reaction differs from sheet to sheet. Then seat the motif on a perfectly degreased glossy surface and press the water out from under it from the center outward. Wipe the remnants of adhesive off with a damp cotton swab, or after clear-coating they will stay visible as matte stains around the decal. While working, support the model so that the area being treated lies horizontal and the motif does not slide down it.

Who to recommend the set to

• modelers interested in Southeast Asia
• builders who collect one type in many countries
• those interested in markings that are not commonly in the boxes
• makers of display cases aimed at modern air forces