Hello there - just one more question, the pix below showing the black decals, although obviously from the same kit, the instructions do not show you where these decals actually go - the 2 black stars perhaps on top of the wing, the 2 black spade maybe on the body, I really would like some help if possible. Thank you.

Greeting Alec,

Your markings are for a Sopwith Snipe of the 1st Soviet Fighter Aviaotryad 1920. Pilot was Georgi Stepanovich Sapozhnikov, who died in this aircraft on 8 September 1920 in a flying accident. Plywood fuselage is overpainted medium grey.

In white on the rear of the grey decking on starboard side above the spade symbol is the name "Nelly".

The star was probably only on the undersurface of the lower wings only. The top wing British Cockades may have overpainted. Stars on thwe top wing are equally possible. But your set does not provide for that.

The Ace of Spades is the personal marking and is centered below the break in the upper decking and the fabric covered spine on the fuselage side.

The curved arrow is the unit insignia. It is on the rudder and parallel to the rear curve of the rudder and about 1/8 of an inch away from this edge in 1:72. The rudder may have been overpainted a dirty white or just clear doped linen.

See; "Soviet Air Force markings 1917 -1923 1/72 decals" by Blue Rider. They may have this set on their website. It is from 1987.

Amazing information, many thanks.