BELCHER BITS DECALS 1:48 SCALE

About Belcher Bits

Belcher Bits is one of the many smaller 'garage kit' manufacturers in the aftermarket business today. The proprietor, Mike Belcher, is a professional engineer working for the Canadian Navy in Ottawa. Mike has been a modeller for 25 years, most of that time as an avid scratchbuilder interested in Russian armour, naval aviation, helicopters and Star Trek ships. Mike is also a keen supporter of IPMS Canada and has been editor of the national publication, RT since 1982.

Belcher Bits started when Hasegawa released the Sea King in 1/48 scale but (curse them) only offered the USN version witht the extended sponsons. Mike scratchbuilt replacement sponsons, cast copies of these parts in resin and starting selling them through a local shop. Today, Belcher Bits are available directly or through retail outlets around the world.

1/48             1/72
UPDATED: MARCH 27, 2010

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BBD1

Canadian Naval Helicopters (1/48)

This 5" x 8" sheet includes markings for the Sikorsky HO4S (2 schemes, including a colourful set with large day-glo markings) and Sikorsky CH124 Sea King (3 schemes from early RCN to Gulf War including some unique nose art).

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$7.50

BBD2

Canadian RCAF/CAF Helicopters (1/48)

This 5" x 8" sheet includes markings for the Sikorsky H-19 and H-34 as used for construction of the Mid-Canada radar line (red, white and blue colour schemes ... very flashy), CH136 Kiowa (tactical and trainer schemes), CH139 Jet Ranger trainer, CH118 Huey (tactical and search and rescue schemes) and finally CH135 Twin Huey (tactical and search and rescue).

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$7.50

BBD5

USN SNJ-2 and SNJ-6 (1/48)

This sheet provides markings for four SNJ-2 trainers: BuAer No. 2009 of the NYNAR (1940), BuAer No. 2549 Commander Carrier Division One (1940), BuAer No. 2032 of USMC Base Air Detachment Quantico (1940) and BuAer No. 2566 from NAS Jacksonville (1945). It also includes markings for an SNJ-6 from Naval Air Reserve Grosse Ile in 1955, and an AT-6F (externally identical to the SNJ-6) in Soviet lend-lease markings from 1944. This sheet is intended for use with the Occidental (or Modelcraft) kit of the Harvard Mk II/IV (not the AT-6 Texan kit!) and includes a resin replacement rudder for the SNJ-2 variants

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$10.00

BBD6

CF-104 Starfighter 1/48

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BBD13

RCN Seafires, Fireflies and Sea Furies (1/48)

This sheet provides markings for RCN Seafires (803 Sqn) and Fireflies (825 Sqn) in camouflage as operated from HMCS Warrior ca.1946. It also provides markings for Seafires (883 Sqn) and Fireflies (826 Sqn) as well as Sea Furies (870 and 871 Sqns) in the early version of the Dark Grey over Light Grey scheme, ca. 1948-1951. The sheet includes stencilling for each type and serial numbers for 11 aircraft in all.

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$10.00

BBD14

CF-5A/D Freedom Fighter (1/48)

This decal sheet provides markings for the CF-5A or CF-5D in any of the operational schemes in which it served from 1968-1995. The decal sheet is generic, and there are enough roundels and numbers to do any aircraft desired. Also included are special markings for any of the CF-5A or D Aggressor aircraft, some of the most colourful aircraft in the CAF. Included with the set is a two page colour sheet illustrating all the complex camouflage schemes used, including Lizard, Grape, Ghost and Faux Pas.

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$14.00

BBD16

CT-114 Tutor (1/48)

This is the decal sheet for the now-retired BK-1 kit, which can now be applied to the new Hobbycraft kit. It provides markings for three operational schemes for the CT-114 Tutor in Canadian service from about 1970 until it went out of service in 2000. It also includes markings for a Golden Centennaires aircraft from 1967, a Red Knight from 1968 and ALL (yes, all!) markings schemes for aircraft from 431 Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds; six variations in all from 1972 to the year 2000. This is a magnificent sheet, well researched and beautifully printed.

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$10.50

BBD19

CH-147 Chinook and CH-113 Labrador/Voyageur 1/48

This 1-1/2 sheet set allows any one of three operational marking schemes for CH-147 Chinook in Canadian service and any scheme for CH-113 Labrador (or CH-113A Voyageur); 10 schemes in all from 1965 to present. The sheet includes sufficient code numbers in all required sizes such that any machine can be depicted.

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$16.00

Piasecki H-21 1/48

This two sheet set provides markings for all operational marking schemes for H-21 (A, B or H44) in RCAF service, as well as the two schemes used by the Swedish Navy and two schemes for French Aeronavale machines; 10 schemes in all. The sheet includes sufficient code numbers in all required sizes such that any machine can be depicted.

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