Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

AFFTC Test Vipers decal sheet

1/48 scale product #48019

Review by Steve Bamford

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The US Air Force has various F-16D's that it uses as chase planes as well as for flight testing and training at it's Test Pilot School.  On this decal sheet you get the option of doing 3 of the 6 planes featured on this decal sheet.  The paint schemes range from all white, white with orange trim and white with blue and red trim.  The 4 pages of colour instruction sheets cover all the details you need to get these planes correct.  Also included in the instruction sheets are some excellent walkaround photos of the planes that cover the main differences between these F-16D's and regular F-16D's.  These differences include details such as the fact that these planes have 2 control sticks in the front cockpit.....the standard side panel control stick that is common to all F-16's as well as the centre "between you legs" control stick that is common on most other jets.  These planes also include stronger landing gear and in some cases different landing lights etc.  But these details are covered in the extensive instruction sheets.  This decal sheet will probably be your only chance to build any of these rare and unique USAF Test Vipers and much thanks goes to The Two Bobs for coming out with such an interesting selection of Test Vipers.  I do like this decal sheet, because it gives you some very good paint schemes instead of the usual Low Viz paint scheme.  The 3 decal sheets were crisply and clearly printed and in register.

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