1:72 AV-8 A Harrier (Early) - Interior 3D-Decals (for Italeri Kits)

Kelik 1:72 AV-8A Harrier (Early) - interior 3D decals

A set of colored, pre-printed 3D decals for rendering the inside of the cockpit in 1:72 scale from the accessory manufacturer Kelik. It is not a kit but a decal film with a relief, three-dimensionally layered print that reproduces the instrument panel, the side consoles and the controls. The execution matches the early form of the cockpit, and the color print saves time when detailing a tiny interior in a small scale. The set is intended for the Italeri kits.

The real subject

The AV-8A Harrier was a first-generation vertical takeoff jet aircraft (V/STOL) operated by the United States Marine Corps, derived from the British Hawker Siddeley Harrier. It served for close air support and, thanks to its ability to take off from a short runway or a deck, it operated near the battlefield. The Early designation refers to the earlier configuration of the machine.

Use

• Cut the film out, dip it in lukewarm water for 30 to 60 seconds and slide it onto the base.
• Apply it onto a smoothly painted and ideally gloss surface, and gently squeeze the excess water out.
• Press the element gently down into the relief with a soft cotton swab and, once dry, go over it with a matte clear coat. Check the manufacturer's instructions for whether a decal softener may be used on it.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want a clean and detailed cockpit even in the small 1:72 scale.
• Builders of jet aircraft who dislike painting tiny instruments.
• Collectors of first-generation Harriers.

The accessory does not contain the model itself, nor paints or glue. It serves for detailing the pilot's compartment.