Twobobs Aviation Graphics

 1/48 F/A-18C Snakes and Dragons decal sheet
Product # 48-227 for $14.00

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Aug 8 2011

 

Here's a new sheet from Twobobs that is sure to be popular with the modern jet modellers lovers.  This is the F/A-18C Snakes and Dragons decal sheet that features two very colorful CAG jets from the VFA-86 Sidewinders and the VFA-192 Golden Dragons. There are two complete sets of markings so you can build both aircraft.

The VFA-86 tail markings are printed in 4-color process to capture all the tonal subtleties of the actual tail markings.  Twobobs worked directly with the actual artist of this scheme to capture these markings in exact form!

These two jets are loaded with colourful artwork and there's even a big American flag for the airbrake on the Golden Dragons jet.

The aircraft include the following:

  • F/A-18C, BuNo 165200 with VFA-86 Sidewinders from MCAS Beaufort, NC in January 2011

  • F/A-18C, BuNo 164029 with VFA-192 Golden Dragons from NAS Atsugi, Japan in October 2009

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Recommended Kits:

  • Hasegawa F/A-18C
  • Monogram F/A-18C
  • Hobby Boss F/A-18C
  • Aires Accessories
  • Airwaves Accessories
  • Avionix Accessories
  • Eduard Hornet Detail Set
  • G-Factor Wing Fold Set
  • Steel Beach intake/Exhaust Covers

The instructions are clear and include 4 views of each aircraft.  The decals are beautifully printed on 2 decal sheets.  Paint codes are called out in FS #'s, Testors MM, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracrylics. 

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this decal sheet, but to actually see the artwork in person is a sight for sore eyes.  Twobobs did a stunning job capturing the very complicated tonal variances on the snake artwork....it is beautifully done.  And the Golden Dragons is one of my favourite squadrons due to their great artwork, so this sheet is a big hit with me and I'm sure it will be a fast selling item.

This sheet is available through the Twobobs website and select US Hobby Shops.  Overseas customers can purchase these from Twobobs site or through Twobobs network of overseas distributors.  

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford