1:72 310 Squadron RAF

Decals for the aircraft of No. 310 Squadron RAF, 1:72 scale

This item is a decal sheet, not a model. It contains markings for the machines of No. 310 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, the first Czechoslovak fighter unit formed in Great Britain. The decals are intended for models in 1:72 scale and are applied with water. For modelers who build the Czechoslovak story of the Second World War it is a key item: the unit markings, the national insignia and the personal symbols decide whether a finished model represents a particular machine of a particular pilot, or just a generic type.

The real subject

No. 310 Squadron was formed in 1940 from Czechoslovak airmen who reached Britain after the fall of France. It joined the Battle of Britain and served for the rest of the war. Besides the British markings the aircraft carried symbols of their own, by which the machines of the unit are recognizable today.

Usage tips

• Varnish the surface under the decal to a gloss, because white patches appear under the film on a matte surface.
• Cut the design out close to the edge of the printing, because a wide film shows once it has dried.
• Dip the decal in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let it rest until it slides.
• Take the water off the settled decal with a cotton bud and use a softener on a heavily shaped surface.
• Once dry, cover the whole with a matte varnish, and the edge of the film then disappears into the surface.

Who it is for

The sheet is for modelers devoted to Czechoslovak airmen in the RAF and for collectors of Second World War aviation. Using it is simple and even a beginner will manage it as long as the procedure with a gloss base is followed.

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