This is Caracal Models' 'Global Air Power #3' sheet and covers the MiG-29 with some of the lesser known air forces. There is no kit specified, but you have kits from a variety of sources such as Zvezda, Fujimi and Hasegawa to name a few. I should point out that these options are the MiG-29A and MiG-29UB. The options on this sheet are exactly the same as on their larger 1/48 offering.

There are five options provided and for the most part, each nation's aircraft also provides codes for the two seat MiG-29 UB. For that aircraft, I believe your sole option is Academy. I should mention this is a 1/48 scale sheet.

First up is a plane from the Bangladeshi Air Force in 2011. These planes were painted in an interesting three blues scheme, no two of which were identical.

The second option is for the Bulgarian Air Force from 2011. This plane has the standard MiG-29 color scheme. This aircraft also carries four A-10 'kill' markings on the fin  following exercises with the USAF.

Third is a MiG-29 from the Indian Air Force, again, in 2010. Overall grey and without the rather colorful unit badge I have come to expect from an IAF plane. Perhaps they do not use them on the MiGs. This scheme does not have the optional serials for a two seat MiG-29 UB.

Next, in a similar scheme to the Bangladeshi plane, but with a grey tossed in there is an aircraft from the Myanmar Air Force in 2010. Heck, I did not know they even flew the plane.

The final option is from a Romanian Air Force plane from 2004. Standard scheme though the colors are more faded than those of the similarly painted Bulgarian plane.

The sheet itself is superbly printed by Cartograf so you know you are getting the best. The instructions are in full color with a full upper surface camouflage scheme shown for each nation's aircraft. Photos of the aircraft are available on their web site for more information. The URL is provided in the instructions. For stencils, use those from the kit.

March 2013

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