1:48 Aero L-39 in the war

DP Casper 1:48 Aero L-39 in the war

A decal sheet in 1:48 scale from the manufacturer DP Casper, focused on Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft in combat use. It is not a kit but an accessory with which you give a model markings and national insignia different from those usually found in the box with a basic kit. You will find the particular schemes and their number in the instructions enclosed with the sheet.

The real subject

The L-39 Albatros is a single-engine jet trainer from the production of the Czechoslovak firm Aero Vodochody. It has a two-seat cockpit with the seats arranged in steps, a straight wing with tip tanks and a turbofan engine. It came about at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s and became one of the most widespread trainers in the world. Alongside its training role, its lightly armed versions were used for combat tasks in a number of countries as well, which showed in varied camouflage schemes and markings.

How to apply the decals

The decals are applied onto a smooth gloss coat, as a matte surface beneath them will create a silvery veil. Cut the sheet up part by part, dip it in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let the decal soften on the paper. Move it onto the dampened place, set it into position and blot the excess water away. On broken-up surfaces a decal softener helps, as it draws the decal down into the engraved lines. Once dry, coat the whole model over with a matte or semi-matte varnish, so that the edges disappear.

Who the set is for

• Builders of L-39 Albatros models in 1:48 scale
• Modelers with an interest in varied camouflage schemes and less usual markings
• Those who want to build a model different from the schemes in the basic box
• Collectors of decal sheets for jet trainers

This is an accessory for building a model. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package.