Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/72 F-22A Langley's Raptors decal sheet

Product #72-057

Product Article  by Ken Middleton on Oct 5 2006

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

Enough markings for three jets from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB. This subject has never been done in decal form!!

  • F-22A 03-041 1st FW jet July 2006
  • F-22A 03-044 July 2006
  • F-22A 04-068 July 2006
  • F-22A 04-062 NOTE: though the instruction do not mention this jet in the markings placement (other than a small mention on the back), the tail serial and crew name markings are provided - a bonus set - which makes 4 jets.

Recommended Kits:

1/72nd Scale

  • Italeri F-22A
  • Aero Plast F-22A
  • Eduard Photo-Etch Set

This sheet includes 3 F-22As from various units. Stencils are included for 3 complete jets, including exhaust cover decals.

 

The decals are beautifully printed, and are clear and sharp.

The instruction sheet has painting and marking guidelines, nice reference photos and an in-flight picture of 00-016.

Very special thanks are given to Chris Melanson and John Wilcox, both Raptor Crew Chiefs. Also, thanks to Wally Van Winkle, Donald Busack and Michael Block.

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!! 

Special thanks to Two Bobs for the review sample.

Ken

Photos and text © by Ken Middleton