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Twobobs Aviation Graphics F/A-18F VFA-154 Black Knights Stock Number: 72-039 Reviewed By Phil Pignataro, #17254 |
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MSRP: $9.50 USD Twobobs Aviation Graphics has continued their coverage of the F/A-18 Super Hornet with this excellent sheet of VFA-154’s aircraft. It features three “Super Bugs,” all two-seaters from the USS Carl Vinson, with enough makings and stencil data for all three machines. In addition to providing side profiles showing the placement of the decals, the instruction sheet has painting diagrams on the back. It also lists the FS equivalents for the two gray shades in Testors, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo, and Xtracolor paints. Another helpful feature is the series of close-up “thumbnail” photos showing the placement of the various markings. While the majority of the markings are in a subdued gray, the CAG aircraft is somewhat more colorful with the addition of red and white to highlight various makings including the “Black Knight” on the vertical stabilizer. All of the decals were exactly on register. The CAG’s special markings are two part decals, so the modeler is responsible for the alignment. I applied a couple of markings to see how they worked. The decals went on easily and were moveable once they were in place with the help of a little more water. They snuggled nicely over the kit’s surface detail even without any setting solution. I applied some of Gunze Sangyo’s “Mr. Mark Softer” to the decals to check their reaction to setting solutions and there was no adverse effect. One oddity on my sheet was one of the “NAVY” markings had a line across the top and bottom of the marking. I referred to the photos and did not see this feature, so it might be a manufacturer’s alignment guide or something. I think it can be removed with some careful trimming. Overall, this is another fine product from Twobobs. You can visit their website at www.twobobs.net |
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