PROCAL Decals by Orestis Petroutsopoulos

PROCAL Decals by Orestis Petroutsopoulos

PROCAL Decals is a brand new line of decal sheets, already available in three popular scales (1/72, 1/48 and 1/32), designed & produced by founder & owner, Orestis Petroutsopoulos and printed in Greece.

The line specializes mainly in greek themes. The whole production (artwork - screen printing) is made in Greece, using the very best materials. Company’s priority is ease of using the decals for both, amateur and experienced modeller. Their first set represents the impressive and attractive HAF’s 348 TRS (Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron) suspension of operations (RF-4E retirement day) and ceremony, known as the "End of the film" - now available on all popular scales.

Orestis began to design decals in his computer using Corel software and inkjet printers about 10 years ago. He is absolutely self-taught using this technique. However his longtime career and profession in the traditional ceramics/pottery small industry, as well as his scale modeling skills and love for Hellenic Air Force aircraft, were pivotal in producing this series of decals.

He later experimented with laser printers and finally decided to utilize traditional screen printing for perfect results.

A critical moment was in 2015 when he copied the latest Zeus III (demo team) paint scheme, using no plans but just photos of the HAFs aerobatic team F-16 and participated in that year’s IPMS Hellas (Greece) contest with an F-16 scale model sporting his own decals. His Facebook personal account made his efforts widely known to modelers in Greece (and abroad). Many immediately mail ordered his decal sheets and were very satisfied by the results. He then created a special “PROCAL decals” page on Facebook and now there are plans for even more decal sheets, like the new HAF’s 339 “Aias” (Ajax) Squadron farewell anniversary painting project with the F-4E Phantom II AUP (watch this space!).

Orestis remains an active modeler. He participated with two models in this year’s IPMS Hellas (Greece) national contest in Athens. He received commendation for the HAF’s F-4E Phantom II 48scale model. His second participation was a spectacular all yellow “Tiger Meet” Rafale model in same scale.

Quality of PROCAL Decals is excellent, printing is crisp in small details and colors are vivid. The 1/48 scale sheet (photo above) is almost A4 size (21 X 25,5 cm) and the 1/32 scale almost double! Orestis informed us that the film will be even thinner in the next releases. It may appear somewhat thicker on the present sheets before use, but with minimal decal softening solution and following the explanatory instructions one can get a superb realistic finish – see our photogallery below. The instructions include color profiles, proper color/paint in Mr/Hobby Gunze codes and explanatory text about getting the best results. Also useful tips about kit selections and type differences. Nice touches - and a very highly recommended unique product!

The 348TRS - The End of Film (RF-4E) sheet retails at 14.80 € (1/72), 18.80 € (1/48) and 29.90 € (1/32 scale). Wholesale prices/trade terms are also available on request.

PROCAL Decals are already being exported in many countries through company’s Facebook page and wholesale distributors. More details here.

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