1/72 Airfix Nimrod R.1 XV249, Retirement scheme decals (RAM Models)

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I had a nice thing arrive last week, and thought I would share it with you all. RAM Models have just released a decal sheet depicting Nimrod R.1 XV249 in her retirement scheme, the famous Red Goose scheme, which she still wears proudly in retirement at RAFM Cosford.
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Blue2MGB/Mods/20160205_072952_zpsseal2egn.jpg
Fortunately it comes with all the stencils, so you don't have to mess about with the crap decals which come with the Airfix kit. The geese look excellent!
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Blue2MGB/Mods/20160205_094934_zpsvqod7ety.jpg
And the Waddington and Wyton station badges on the tail are really nicely depicted too
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Blue2MGB/Mods/20160205_095035_zpstnm4gnxk.jpg
The (nearly) finished product!
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Blue2MGB/Mods/20160205_095125_zpsews7162p.jpg
Well worth looking at if you want something a bit more exciting than a stock grey Nimrod on your shelf.

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Those decals look very good on your excellent Nimrod! :eagerness:

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Nice to be able to model a subject - and then see it for real and close up.

Nice model, Blue_2.

Anon.