1:48 de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk

Decals for the DHC-1 Chipmunk in 1:48 scale

A sheet with markings for the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk trainer in 1:48 scale. Markings are what sets otherwise identical models apart: only from the national insignia, the numbers and the lettering can the viewer tell which machine it is. Which particular options the sheet offers is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

The real subject

The Chipmunk is a two-seat trainer with a piston engine, tandem seats and fixed landing gear with a tail wheel. It came about at the Canadian branch of the de Havilland company shortly after the Second World War as a replacement for older training biplanes and became the basic machine of flight training in Great Britain and in Canada. It flew for whole decades, a generation of pilots learned on it and a number of airframes are kept flying in private hands to this day. That is precisely why it appears on models in a colorful range of finishes, from sober military ones to striking civilian ones.

How to apply the decals

• Even the surface under the decal out with a gloss coat beforehand, because silvering appears easily on a matte surface.
• Cut the motif out close to the artwork and dip it briefly in lukewarm water.
• As soon as it releases from the backing paper, move it onto the model and straighten it with a soft brush.
• Soak the excess water up and let the joint dry undisturbed; do not try to speed it up by blowing on it.
• Once dry, go over the whole thing with a matte coat so that the edge of the carrier film disappears.

Terms of supply

The decal sheet is supplied on its own. The kit of the aircraft, paints, varnishes and a decal softener are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The particular application procedure and any use of a decal softener are given in the manufacturer's instructions.