Xtradecal 48260 1/48 Handley-Page Hampden Collection Decals

For the best results these decals should be applied to a gloss surface such as provided by either Xtracolor or Xtracrylix paints. Cut out the decal required and soak in warm water until the decal is released from the backing paper. Wet the area to be decaled with MICRO SET which will help to eliminate air trapped under the decal and position the decal.

After 5 or 10 minutes wet the decal with MICRO SOL which will soften the decal and ensure that it settles down over any surface detail. Allow the decal to dry for at least 12 hours. During this time some wrinkling of the decal may occur, this is normal. Do not touch the decal at this time.
Carefully check for small air bubbles and if there are any prick with a needle and apply a drop of
MICRO SOL. After all air bubbles have been eliminated and the decals are dry wash the entire model with water to remove any excess decal adhesive.

When completely dry the whole model should be sprayed with a coat of Xtracolor or Xtracrylix
Flat, Satin or Gloss varnish depending on the finish required.

Store in a cool dry place, avoid sunlight, dampness or extremes of temperature and/or humidity.

• Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I, P1320, 'ZN.B', of 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Finningley, UK, April, 1940.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, AN120, 'XA.L', of 489 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Leuchars, UK, 1943.
  
• Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I, AE116, 'VN.a', of 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Waddington, UK, 1940.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, AD977, 'UB.T', Flown by Wing Commander. Lindeman of 455 (Australian) Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at Vaenga, Soviet Union, October, 1942.
  
• Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I, L4042, 'MG.M', of 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Finningley, UK, April, 1940.
  
• Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I, AE224, 'EA.Z', Flown by Squadron Leader D. B. Drakes of 49 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Scampton, UK, 1941.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, AT184, 'U.2', of 455 (Australian) Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Leuchars, UK, Early 1943.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, 'Red 5', of 3rd Squadron, 24th Mine and Torpedo Aviation Regiment, Northern Fleet, Soviet Air Force, based at Vaenga, Soviet Union, Late 1942.
  
• Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I, L4122, 'NV.A', of 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Hemswell, UK, May, 1939.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, AJ991, 'HAN', of 32 OTU, Royal Canadian Air Force, based at Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada, 1943.
  
• Handley Page Hampden TB.Mk.I, AE261, 'C' of 489 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Leuchars, UK, 1943.