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Star Decals Roundup - January 2024

Star Decals, 1/35 scale

Reviewed by Brett Green

Summary

Title:	Star Decals Item Nos: 35-C 1394 – CanadianM113 in Bosnia UNPROFOR - UNPF 35-C 1395 – M8 75mm HMC 35-C 1396 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 1 - Sd.Kfz Alt Halftracks 250/1, 250/3, 2509/9 35-C 1397 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 2 - Sd.Kfz Neu 35-C 1398 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 3 - Panzer IV H / J and Panther A / G 35-C 1399 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 4 - StuG III G and Sd.Kfz.251 D
Media and Contents:	Waterslide decal sheet and instructions.
Price:	Each between USD$7.00 and USD$9.00 (plus USD$3.00 shipping per order) available online from Star Decals and model retailers worldwide.
Review Type:	First Read
Advantages:	Interesting subjects; high quality printing.
Disadvantages:
Recommendation:	All are welcome additions to Star Decals' range of vehicle markings.

FirstLook

Star Decals from Sweden has been busy lately with a batch of new 1:35 scale releases.

The decal sheets are printed in perfect register. They have a satin finish but sit down on the surface of the model very well. I have used Star Decals on many project and they have always behaved well for me.

All of these Star Decals releases are packed in a resealable plastic bag and feature a single folded A4 page of multi-view instructions. Each subject is illustrated in colour. Scrap views and notes are offered where necessary. The instruction sheet also has a helpful number map for the decal sheet.

Each of the sheets are between USD$7.00 and USD$9.00 (plus USD$3.00 shipping per order).

They are available online from Star Decals www.star-decals.net and model retailers worldwide.

The six new releases being examined here are:

35-C 1394 – CanadianM113 in Bosnia UNPROFOR - UNPF

This decal sheet offer markings a selection of Canadian peacekeeping M113s in Bosnia. The vehicles are finished in overall UN white.

Also included are some blank number plates and a number jungle to come up with your own custom plates.

35-C 1395 – M8 75mm HMC

A decal set providing markings for M8 75mm HMC on D-Day and in France 1944.

These vehicles are attached to the US 2nd Armored Division. Four vehicles are covered.

10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 1 - 4

35-C 1396 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 1 - Sd.Kfz Alt 250/1, 250/3, 2509/9
35-C 1397 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 2 - Sd.Kfz Neu
35-C 1398 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 3 - Panzer IV H / J and Panther A / G
35-C 1399 – 10.SS-Panzer Division Frundsberg 4 - StuG III G and Sd.Kfz.251 D

Four of the new releases focus on 10.SS-Panzer Division. These cover a wide selection of vehicles from Sd.Kfz. 250 Alt and Neu variants, Panzer IV, Panther, StuG III Ausf. G and Sd.Kfz. 251 D.

A nice touch is the inclusion of blank number plates and individual numbers for the half-tracks.

All these vehicles are finished in typical late-war finish of Green and Red Brown over Dark Yellow.

All Recommended

Thanks to Star Decals for the samples www.star-decals.net

Text and Images by Brett Green
Page Created 20 January, 2024
Page Last Updated 20 January, 2024