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The next project from Max Decals is a new book featuring the colours and markings of the Irish Air Corps from 1922 to the present day. It's planned that the book will be published in 2008. If any reader has previously unpublished photographs of Irish Air Corps aircraft from 1922 to the the late 1960's I'd like to hear from you. Please contact me at joe@maxdecals.com. New decal sheets featuring Irish Air Corps subjects will be released in 2008 to coincide with the book. Top of the list will be markings for the Dauphin and Marchetti in 1/48 scale.
Work is continuing on the Antarctic Helicopter decal sheet for release in 2008.
In order to free up some space I'm selling off part of my kit collection.
In order to keep postage costs to a minimum I'd prefer to sell to Irish, UK or EU modellers but if you live elsewhere and are really interested in a particular kit then drop me a line at joe@maxdecals.com.
Payment is via Paypal. Contact me at the above address if you're interested in any item. Do not send money before contacting me re kit availability and postage rates. See the list at the bottom of the homepage at www.maxdecals.com
Update 28th March 2007
Following the release of some new kits and customer demand for the release of underwing stripes a new sheet, Max4814 Irish Air Corps selection has been produced. This sheet includes 1/48 scale markings for Avro anson's and DH.9's for the Classic airframes and roden kits respectively. The sheet also includes markings for the new EC-135 helicopter in 1/32 and 1/72 scale for the Revell kits. The prominet wire cutters on the EC-135 can be obtained from the Revell EC-145 kit in 1/32 scale or the Heller EC-145 kit in 1/72 scale. Both kits come with a number of marking options so you don't have to sacrafice an entire kit just to get the wirecutters!
Update 27th November 2004
At long last Max7216 Irish Air Corps Update has been released. It features colourful artwork for the current types in Irish Air Corps service together with some bonus decals as follows:
- Pilatus PC-9M entered service in 2004 with decals designed for the Aeroclub or L&M Models kits.
- Alouette III as used since 1963 and still in service. Various noseart options are included. Decals suitable for the Heller kit.
- SA 365 Dauphin complete with stencils, fuselage striping and squadron badges.
- Fouga Magister as flown by the Silver Swallows Diplay Team 1997.
- Casa CN235 maritime patrol aircraft. Decals provided for 252 and 253 complete with fuselage striping and designed for the Broplan vacform kit.
- S-61N Irish Air Corps 2004 as used for SAR on the North West Coast of Ireland.
- S-61N Irish Marine Emergency service (precursor to the Irish Coastguard). EI-MES
- S-61N Irish Coastguard 2004. These decals were designed with conversion of the Airfix or Revell Seaking using the Transport Wings conversion kit.
- Garda (Irish Police) AS355 Squirrel 1999 as flown by Irish Air Corps pilots.
- Garda (Irish Police) AS355 Squirrel 2004 in revised paint scheme. The decals were designed for the Miku resin kit but should fit forthcoming kits.
- Garda EC-135, 2004 designed for the Revell kit.
- Bonus Decal No. 1 SA330 Puma as flown by the German Border Police (Bundesgrentzschutz) and carrying Garda (Irish Police) markings in September 1979. Leave off the Garda markings to make a standard Bundesgrenzschutz Puma. Designed for the Airfix /Heller kit using resin conversion parts from Whirlybits.
- Bonus Decal No. 2 Small Irish Air Corps vehicle badges as used on ground transport fuel bowsers etc in 1/35 and 1/72 scale.
Duarte accesories from Brazil will soon be available from hannants. The range includes an extended nose and new cabin doors for the Revell/Matchbox Dauphin.
The Irish Air Corps has chosen the EC-135 and AB139 as it's new light helicopters. There are kits available for the EC-135 in 1/72 and 1/32 from Revell but nothing yet for the AB139. Max decals will be releasing a second Irish Air Corps update sheet early in 2005 featuring the new EC-135 just as sonn as colour information comes to hand. In addition, the sheet will include 1/48 markings for the Miles Magister (excellent Flashback kit) and the Trumpeter Dauphin.
Update 14th. April 2003
Pages added for the new Gloster Gladiator sheet in 1/48 and Maersk Air of Denmark in 1/144.
Catalog Updated.
Update 7th. January 2003
Link to the new Max7211 Antarctic Hercules sheet added.
Catalog Updated and draft artwork for Max4812 Gladiator selection added to future releases page.
Update 7th. November 2002
Future Releases Page updated with images of forthcoming decal sheets including Hercules, Aer Lingus 737, Maersk Air etc.
Update 5th. July 2002
Links to the new 1/48 Scale Aer lingus DC-3 decal and the new 1/48 Lockheed Hudson decal sheet added
Update 23rd. February 2002
Links to the new DHC-2 Beaver decal sheets added to the catalog.
Link to a new reference page on Norwegian Air Force Otters added to the reference section.
Update 12th. January 2002
Link to the new DHC-3 Otter sheets added to the catalog.
More of John Sheehan's models added to the customers gallery.
Mike Robsons Togolese Fouga Magister added to the customers gallery.
Photos of the Irish aviation SIG at Telford 2001.
5th. December 2001
The entire site revamped for easier navigation
Update 4th. December 2001
Reference pages added with lists of kits suitable for modelling Aer Lingus and Irish Air Corps aircraft.