1:72 Finnish Curtiss-Hawk H-75 Hawks over Karelian Sky

1:72 Finnish Curtiss-Hawk H-75 Hawks over Karelian Sky

A decal set from AML in 1:72 scale with the markings of Finnish Curtiss Hawk 75s from the fighting over Karelia. It is a printed sheet meant to complete a finished model; the kit is supplied separately and you will not find it in this package.

The real subject

Finland operated the Hawk 75 at a time when the Finnish Air Force was made up of types of the most varied origin. The machines came from deliveries intended for other European users and reached the Finnish squadrons by a roundabout route, yet they served for a long time and with good results. They were used over the Karelian Isthmus, where their agility and undemanding operation in winter conditions suited them. The appearance varied from one example to another with the production batch and the period of service, which leaves room to build several machines without the results repeating themselves.

Application and finishing

Before transferring the markings, coat the model with gloss varnish so that the film does not lose its grip. Cut the motifs out close around the print, soak them briefly and lay them onto a damp surface. The smaller scale forgives less, so work with fine-tipped tweezers and let each piece settle on its own. Apply a decal softener drop by drop. Once dry, seal the surface with matte varnish, which will unify the sheen even under thin lettering.

Who the set suits

• Builders of the air forces of the Nordic countries
• Anyone interested in the less usual fates of American types
• Modelers working in the smaller scale
• Collectors of wartime markings by theater