Twobobs Aviation Graphics

1/32 F-16C 'Big Mouths' Block 50 Part I

Stock Number: 32-029

Reviewed By Ken Patterson, #42587

The release of the new Tamiya 1/32 F-16C Block 50 kit has spawned the release of three new decal sets from Two Bobs Aviation Graphics.  This review will cover the F-16C ‘Big Mouths’ Block 50 Part I. 

The decal sheet includes enough to do one complete aircraft from the Shaw AFB 77^th Fighter Squadron “Gamblers” or the 79^th Fighter Squadron “Tigers”.  The 79^th FS participated in Operation Southern Watch during the spring of 2002.  The historical significance of the 77^th FS aircraft, call sign Puma 11 “Dog”, is that it was responsible for the first ever MiG-29 kill by a USAF F-16 on May 4, 1999 during the Kosovo War.

This sheet is consistent with Two Bobs quality.  The decals are crisply printed and accurate in color and registration. A short history is provided and contains some nice walk around photos along with the weapons load out listing for all Block 50 Vipers participating in the Kosovo War.  Also included is a colorful decal placement and paint scheme guide.  Paint color listings are provided for Testors Model Master, Gunze Sanyo, Xtracolor and Xtracrylics.  Another nice touch is the big yellow and black tiger head insert for placement on an engine nozzle cover.

NOTE: There was an error during the printing of this sheet in that the diagrams show decal placement for the 77^th FS CO version.  These do not exist on the sheet.

What’s Available?

• 1/32 Tamiya F-16C
• 1/32 Hasegawa F-16C
• 1/32 Academy F-16C (soon to be released)
• Cutting Edge Big Mouth Conversion
• Black Box 1/32 F-16CJ Cockpit Set for Tamiya
• Black Box 1/32 F-16C Viper Cockpit Set for Academy (soon to be released)
• Eduard 1/32 F-16 Color Placards

For those who wish to model their big Viper with a slice of history this sheet is highly recommended.  Available from www.twobobs.net and your local hobby shop.

Thanks to John Noack IPMS 1^st VP and Bob Sanchez of Two Bobs Aviation Graphics for the privilege of reviewing this sheet.

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