Scale Nutz

1/48 TUDM MiG-29N Fulcum decal sheet

Product # A48016 

Product Article by Steve Bamford Mar 2 2005

 

 

 

Also available in 1/72 #A72023 and 1/32 #A32005

The MiG-29 Fulcum is one of the premier fighter jets from the Soviet era.  Developed to meet the Soviet Union's requirement for a dual-role, fighter and ground attack aircraft, the MiG-29 entered service in 1983 and is marketed worldwide.  In 1995, the Royal Malaysian Air Force(TUDM) received their first MiG-29's, designated MiG-29N for the single seat version and MiG-29NUB for the trainer version.  In March 1999, the MiG-29N's were given phase two upgrades which included an improved fire-control radar capable of tracking four targets simultaneously in the TWS (track-while-scan) mode and engaging the two targets that pos the highest threat.  It is still a very highly respected fighter today and is used by a variety of airforces around the world.  

This new 1/48 decal sheet from Scale Nutz Productions focuses on four MiG-29's used by the TUDM in Malaysia as well as an optional Su-30SKM Super Flanker to be delivered to TUDM in 2006.  The decals themselves are beautiful quality and very clearly printed on the 1/48 sample I have before me (the scan of the decals below does not show the the sharpness of these decals).  Colours look solid (most of the decals are grey on this sheet) and will cover very well and the decals appear wonderfully thin.  There are enough stencils provided for 2 complete aircraft on this decal sheet.  Clear film is minimal and tapers down nicely to the edge of the decal.

The 5 aircraft featured on this sheet are with 3 different Squadrons (TUDM 17 Sqn, 19 Sqn, and the upcoming Su-30's with 11 Sqn.    

The instruction sheets include 4 view black and white drawings of all 5 aircraft featured on this decal sheet.  All necessary information about painting is included as well as FS#'s and very detailed and easy to understand decal placement instructions.  

Scale Nutz deserves special mention for providing us with markings for some of the smaller air forces in the far east. 

 

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Thne instructions give info about weapons load and suggestions on how to make your TUDM Mig-29 and Su-30 more accurate and even includes suggestions for aftermarket detail sets and parts.

These decals are very well done and are sure to be popular with folks that want to add a TUDM Mig-29 single or dual seater or Su-30 dual seater to their display case

Special thanks to Scale Nutz  for sending me this review sample.  You can purchase these decals direct from Scale Nutz .

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford