Code: MKD72003
Title: Bücker Bü 131 colours and markings
Author: Michal Ovčáčík, Karel Susa
ISBN: 978-80-86637-11-2
Published in: 2009
Low-res image of the decal sheet included in the publication
The Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann was a classic 1930s design of a primary and aerobatic biplane trainer. Built also in Czechoslovakia, Japan, Spain and Switzerland and equipping military air forces and national aeroclubs in 23 countries worldwide, this aeroplane proved its outstanding flawless flying qualities and continued its service well into the 1960s.
The "Dozen Set" line of handbooks is aimed especially at scale modellers. Each title describes twelve particular aeroplanes, documented by period photos, and also brings useful detailed shots which can be utilised in finishing the models.
The publication has 28 pages, including a total of 48 overall and detailed photographs, 12 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English. A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience. Two variants of this title are available, one including 1/72 scale decal sheet (MKD72003) and the other with 1/48 scale decal set (MKD48003). Following aircraft are depicted on each decal sheet: Germany (2x), the Netherlands (1x), Hungary (1x), Czechoslovakia (3x), Switzerland (1x), Manchukuo (1x), war-time Japan (1x), Croatia (1x) and post-war Spain (1x).
