In anticipation of the
soon-to-be-released, new-mold Eduard 1/72 MiG 15, I decided to find some
decals. A quick internet search yielded this decal sheet produced by
Cutting Edge Decals, available through Meteor Productions (www.meteorprod.com).
Now that I have the decals in firmly in hand, I just have to wait patiently
for the release of what should be the best MiG 15 in 1/72 scale. I
say this only after getting Eduard’s recent 1/72 La-7 kit, which is
impressive and is a fine example of the quality coming from the
manufacturer.
I’ve never used Cutting Edge’s decals before but looking at the sheet, the
decals themselves are neatly printed and in register. There are seven
different schemes to choose from, three of which are the same aircraft at
different points in time. They include:
- Soviet Colonel Evegeny Pepyleyev’s “925” which was
in North Korean markings.
- Sr Lt Kim Ro Suk’s “2057“which he later flew to
South Korean and defected.
- “2057” with markings when it was being tested at
Wright-Patterson AFB.
- Kim’s plane again as it appeared at Eglin AFB.
- Nationalist Chinese AF.
- Soviet AF.
- Egyptian AF 1956 War.
Overall, I have to say it’s a great-looking set of
markings that should work well with either the Kopro or Dragon kits. Or,
you can always do like me and hold out for the Eduard kit.
May2005