Ryan Hothersall Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Just been the Match 2016 edition of Air Forces Monthly, which had an article on Libyan MiG-21s flying in Libya today, and made me wonder are there decals in 1:72 scale out there?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One-Oh-Four Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi Ryan, Sorry, no answer to your question.... Is there even an internationally recognized government in Libya? From the tidbits I read in the media there seem to be only warring factions / tribes, some with aircraft or armor, some not...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 There is an entity called the "Free Libyan Air Force" which now uses the marking shown on the MiG-21 below. and MiG-23s and Mirage F1s I haven't seen any decal sheets so far, but some decal designers do cover the smaller air forces so I'd bet they will appear in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 There is an entity called the "Free Libyan Air Force" which now uses the marking shown on the MiG-21 below. and MiG-23s and Mirage F1s I haven't seen any decal sheets so far, but some decal designers do cover the smaller air forces so I'd bet they will appear in the future. The mirage is on combat decals release 72003 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beingthehero Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCPIf5mUEAAL3pf.jpg There's also a MiG-25 in similar markings, but I'm not sure which faction it belongs to. No crescent, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I did see some for a 1/72 Mirage within the past year or two on eBay, so they are appearing, bit by bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 There is an entity called the "Free Libyan Air Force" which now uses the marking shown on the MiG-21 below. and MiG-23s and Mirage F1s I haven't seen any decal sheets so far, but some decal designers do cover the smaller air forces so I'd bet they will appear in the future. Nice! Thanks for sharing ;0) Fred K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The mirage is on combat decals release 72003 Where to find Combat Decals? Thanks, Fred K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 For anyone with the same question but in 1/48, you have the Xtradecals alternative; https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48133 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Where to find Combat Decals? Thanks, Fred K https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/COM72003 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/COM72003 Thanks! Fred K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks! Fred K Your welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Nice! Thanks for sharing ;0) Fred K You're welcome. But I should point out that they're not my photos, but just linked images off the net. Edited February 20, 2016 by chek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just been the Match 2016 edition of Air Forces Monthly, which had an article on Libyan MiG-21s flying in Libya today, and made me wonder are there decals in 1:72 scale out there?. RV Model's MiG-21SM kit has Libyan Revolutionary Forces markings in the kit.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 RV Model's MiG-21SM kit has Libyan Revolutionary Forces markings in the kit.... The decals in the MiG-21SM kit are from Azerbaijan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Does anyone know if the Libyan MiG-23MLs ever got the upper fuselage Chaff / Flare dispensers? Thanks Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The Afterburner MiG-21 sheet has these markings (as well as pre-revolution) for the MiG-21bis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The decals in the MiG-21SM kit are from Azerbaijan. Sorry, my bad.......a night of drinking with friends has it's advantages, this wasn't one of them..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Does anyone know if the Libyan MiG-23MLs ever got the upper fuselage Chaff / Flare dispensers? Thanks Jim Barr If there are any, I haven't seen any photos..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 For anyone with the same question but in 1/48, you have the Xtradecals alternative; https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48133 Is that the right set? I only see Libya 1980. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 You're right - the correct reference should be FCM sheet; https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FCM48046 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
variable Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCPIf5mUEAAL3pf.jpg There's also a MiG-25 in similar markings, but I'm not sure which faction it belongs to. No crescent, though. That Foxbat was operated by Libya Dawn. It looks like this now. http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39082:libyan-mig-25-destroyed-in-crash&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Martin_C Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 MiG-21 No.800 is not MF version but Bis. Lybian AF never used MF version before revolution. Eight Mig-21 MF from Egypt were delivered in 2015 (sand-brown camouflage in the decal). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 That good the proper decals are now available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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