1:72 The Battle for Malta Axis

Markings of Axis aircraft over Malta are offered by the sheet 1:72 The Battle for Malta Axis from the British maker Xtradecal, meant for models in 1:72 scale.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Xtradecal
Product EAN8591111000000

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10.36 €
8.56 € without VAT
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A sheet for Axis machines in the Maltese sky

This set of decals from Xtradecal is aimed at the opponents of the British defense, that is at the Italian and German units operating from Sicily. It is a printed film that the modeler transfers onto an already finished and painted model.

Who attacked the island

The first blows were led by the Regia Aeronautica, which deployed Savoia-Marchetti bombers and Macchi fighters. From the end of 1940 the Luftwaffe joined in, first with Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers and later with Ju 88 bombers and Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters. The effort peaked in the first months of 1942, when the Axis formations held superiority over the island and the Maltese harbors were wrecked. Typical of the machines of that time are sandy and Mediterranean shades completed by a white band around the rear fuselage and yellow areas, which served for quick recognition over the sea.

Procedure for applying them

Prepare the surface with gloss varnish, otherwise a matte shadow will appear around every marking. Separate the film as close to the printing as possible, move it into place once it has been soaked and blot the excess water off with a soft cloth. On Italian mottled camouflage it pays to reach for a stronger softener, because the surface tends to be broken and the marking has to settle onto it completely.

Suitable for

  • modelers building Italian and German fighters of the Mediterranean
  • anyone interested in the air fighting over the Sicilian Narrows
  • builders who want to put a pair of opponents in one display case
  • collectors of markings for the campaigns of 1942

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FAQ

Only the Axis side is named. The particular types, units and serials are not stated here; they are in the list in the instructions in the package.

It was a recognition marking of the Mediterranean theater, which helped to tell friendly machines from hostile ones in poor visibility over the water.

Yes, gloss varnish under the decal, softener and a final matte or satin top coat. None of that is included in the package.

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1:72 The Battle for Malta Axis

Markings of Axis aircraft over Malta are offered by the sheet 1:72 The Battle for Malta Axis from the British maker Xtradecal, meant for models in 1:72 scale.
In stock
10.36 €
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