Begemot 1/48 Kamov Ka-50/52 Hokum Family Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | December 2010 | Manufacturer | Begemot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Kamov Ka-50/52 Hokum Family | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48018 | Pros | Markings for 17 different Ka-50/52 schemes |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | $20.95 |
First Look
Begemot Decals is an interesting decal company from Rostov-on-Don, Russia that offers a nice array of markings for Russian-built aircraft. In this release, they've provided markings for 17 different Ka-50/52 Alligator (Hokum) airframes. These include:
- Ka-50, Bort 018, Kamov OKB, 1992
- Ka-50, Bort 018, Kamov OKB, 1995
- Ka-50Sh, Bort 018, Kamov OKB, 1997
- Ka-50, Bort 20, 344th Flt Training Center, Torzhok AB, 1994
- Ka-50Sh, Bort 018, Kamov OKB, 1999
- Ka-50Sh, Bort 018, Kamov OKB, 2005
- Ka-50, Bort 22, 344th Flt Training Center, Torzhok AB, 1996
- Ka-50, Bort 020, Kamov OKB, 1993
- Ka-50, Bort 024, Kamov OKB, 1993
- Ka-50, Bort 015, Kamov OKB, 2000
- Ka-50, Bort 25, 344th Flt Training Center, Torzhok AB, 2004
- Ka-50, Bort 26, 344th Flt Training Center, Zhukovskiy AB, 2007
- Ka-50, Bort 27, 344th Flt Training Center, Kubinka AB, 2010
- Ka-52, Bort 061, Kamov OKB, 1996
- Ka-52, Bort 061, Kamov OKB, 2001
- Ka-52, Bort 061, Kamov OKB, 2004
- Ka-52, Bort 061, Kamov OKB, 2007
With each aircraft profile, there is a brief summary about the aircraft presented. The decal printing is perfectly in register. The instructions are printed in a five-page booklet that provide decal placement for each aircraft type. These will provide colors and patterns needed to replicate some of these really interesting color schemes. If you have the Italeri/Revell 1/48 Ka-50 kit, this set will give you some outstanding options. If you don't have the kits, go get some!
For more information about this set and the other releases from Begemot Decals, visit their website at http://www.begemotdecals.ru.
My sincere thanks to Begemot Decals for this review sample!