Twobobs Aviation Graphics

1/72 T-2C VT Buckeyes #2 decal sheet
product # 72-089  $12.00

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Sept 17 2010

 

Twobobs is taking their 1/48 Buckeye decal sheets and resizing them for the 1/72 modellers to enjoy.  The sheet include not only the 2 US Navy trainers but there is also bonus markings on this sheet for the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation.

This decal sheet set comes with markings for 4 different aircraft with enough stencils for two complete jets. This sheet is a scaled down version of the Twobobs 1/48 Navy Buckeye decal release with the addition of the 75th Anniversary Buckeye.  Buckeyes from VT-19 "Frogs", VT-23 "The Professionals" and VT-26 "Flying Tigers" are all included on this sheet.

The stencil data is extremely complete and captures all the servicing markings that were very prevalent on these white aircraft.

Although these jets may all look the same there are subtle differences as they come from VT-19 "Frogs", VT-23 "The Professionals" and VT-26 "Flying Tigers", so there is different stripes or stars on the tail or artwork to make each jet unique.  

With the re-release via Revell of the Matchbox kit, these markings are just in time for your 72nd scale Buckeye.

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Recommended Kits: 

  • Matchbox 1/72nd T-2C Buckeye

  • Revell 1/72nd T-2C Buckeye

The 4 pages of instructions are clear and include 4 views of each aircraft.  The decals are beautifully printed on 1 decal sheet.  Paint codes are called out in FS #'s, Testors MM, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracrylics. 

This sheet with the 3 Navy Buckeyes and the addition of the Buckeye in the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation markings gives you an excellent selection of markings for your next 1/72 Buckeye.  I am very impressed that Twobobs has chosen to give so much attention to the Buckeye, this is a long neglected subject. 

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.  

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford