Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 F-22A Roll the Dice Raptors  decal sheet

Product #48146

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Jan 16 2008

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The 90th FS of Elmendorf AFB have just received their first F-22 Raptors and Twobobs is on the mark with this very topical and timely decal release to capture these airframes.  There are enough markings for two complete jets on this sheet with another set of major markings for a third option.  

The Italeri kit is the only game in town in 1/48th scale and Twobobs has sized their decals for this kit.  With a little work, the modeler can build a more than acceptable representation of the Raptor using this kit.  

The full color instruction sheet features a full-color placement guide as well as some reference photographs for the modeler.  References were provided two Twobobs by ARC’s own “ Waco ” Cabral as well as Mattie Hans who works in the corrosion control shop at the 90th FS.  I'm pleased to see that one of the jets on this sheet features "Waco"....ARC's very own F-22 pilot.  That fact alone makes this sheet a must have for me and it's good to see markings for some Alaska F-22's. 

All of Twobobs decals are printed by Microscale and feature very thin carrier film and accurate color representation.

 

Recommended Kits:
  • 1/48th Scale
    • Italeri F-22A
    • Revell Germany F-22A
    • Eduard Detail Set
    • Lone Star Models Cockpit
    • Golden Dragon Productions Cockpit
    • Cutting Edge Masks

As usual the paint codes are called out in FS#'s, Testors, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo, Xtracolor and Xtracrylics.  The instruction sheets are done in the usual full glossy color with 4 view color images showing camo pattern and decal placement.  

It good to see Twobobs coming out with F-22 decals as this is one stellar aircraft with great lines.

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!! 

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford