Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

 1/48 F/A-18F Rockin' Rhinos #4 VFA-102 50th Anniv. Jet decal sheet

Product #48-105

Product Article by Ken Middleton on Nov 15 2006

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Here's a review of a new release from Two Bobs

One complete aircraft is represented on this sheet of the 50th Anniversary CAG jet from the VFA-102 Diamondbacks

Recommended Kits:

1/48th Scale

  • Hasegawa F/A-18F (Decals are sized for this kit)
  • Italeri F/A-18F
  • Revell F/A-18F
There is 2 decal sheets included, one main sheet and a smaller one with some stenciling and miscellaneous markings.

 

Red decals are provided for the outer, upper and lower wings and outer, upper and lower horizontal stabilators. The tails and fuselage spine and upper forward fuselage will need to be painted Insignia Red FS33613. The white diamonds are placed over the red painted area on the spine.

The decals are in-register, clear and are beautifully printed.

The instruction sheet has 4-view drawings to assist in decal placement, and also includes the complete history of VFA-102.

This jet is very unique and is the first Super Hornet to be decorated so extravagantly.

Special thanks are given to Peter Fey.

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!! 

Ken

Photos and text © by Ken Middleton