Begemot Lavochkin La-9/La-11 Decals
By Matt Bittner
Overview
In 1/72 unfortunately there hasn't been a good selection of accurate La-9s or La-11s. While there are kits from MPM, Gran, Siga and Interavia (the last three I think are the same molds) the best is a resin kit from Steelwork Models. In 1/48 it appears the selections are a little better, with newer kits from LEM Models, Ark Models and MikroMir.
The Decals
Armory has released the same markings in both 1/48 and 1/72. Each scale comes with 28 separate La-9/La-11s and decals exist so you can finish each and every one. Something most other decal companies don't provide, which is refreshing.
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The air forces represented by this release include Soviet and Romanian for the La-9, and Soviet, PLAAF, North Korean and Indonesian for the La-11. As is typical with Begemot decals they are in register and very nicely printed.
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Conclusion
If you fancy the La-9 and/or La-11 then by all means pick up this set of decals. There are plenty of options to build lots of "Fritz" and "Fangs".
Huge thanks to Begemot for sending these decal sets to review.