Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

Operation Enduring Freedom
VFA-97 Thoroughbred Warhawks!! Part 2
Three different F/A-18A's

1/48 scale product #48034

Review by Steve Bamford

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The Two Bobs first launched onto the decal sheet market with their very attractive Adversary/Aggressor decals sheets for the USN and USAF.  This decal sheet reminds me of those earlier decal sheets.

The first plane is serial number 162860, and is marked in the lo-vis markings of the VFA-97 Squadron. This plane features a black Sharks mouth and Eyes on the nose.

The second plane is serial number 163143 and  is marked in a three tone camo paint scheme.  This striking camo scheme cover the top and bottom seamlessly and is a very pleasant change from the usual lo-vis 2 tone gray paint schemes. 

The third plane is serial number 163092, and is marked in the lo-vis markings of the VFA-97 Squadron. This plane features a black false canopy on the underside.  the decal sheet includes the false canopy in many sections to pose the plane with the landing gear down.

 

There is only one set of wing walk decals included with this decal sheet, but some careful masking and airbrushing can easily get around this problem.  There are enough stencil and formation lights to do 2 or the 3 planes featured on this decal sheet.  This decal sheet  has great instructions that feature pictures of the full sized planes.  Also included is a F-18 loadout sheet explaining common weapon loadout information for missions over Afghanistan.  The Two Bobs have done very well at keeping modellers connected with the planes used in Operation Enduring Freedom and the various interesting paint schemes deployed in this War.  The Two Bobs deserve thanks for supplying us with so many interesting decal sheets in these very historical times.

The printing quality of the decal sheet is very clear and up to the Two Bobs usual high standard.  Way to go Bob and Bob!!

This sheet is available through http://www.twobobs.net/ and select US Hobby Shops.  Overseas customers can purchase these from Twobobs site or through Twobobs network of overseas distributors.  Remember, shipping is always FREE to US Customers at Twobobs!! 

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford