Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 "Press to Test" Talons T-38A  decal sheet

Product #48-066

Product  Article by Steve Bamford

This sheet represents aircraft from the US Navy Test Pilot School as well as one jet from the USAF Test Pilot School.  There are enough decals to complete two entire aircraft on this sheet.  Used in conjunction with the kit decals, you could probably stretch this sheet out to even more.

The two USNTPS aircraft that are represented are from two different time frames.  The USNTPS 50th Anniversary jet is a little more colorful in that it adds a couple of small anniversary markings behind the cockpit area as well as underneath the windscreen.  The second USNTPS scheme is from Oct. 2003 and represents the current school scheme.  The main difference in the scheme is the modex numbers on the speedbrakes.

The red striping for these two aircraft are broken up into three sections on the fuselage so they are easier to handle.  Pitot boom markings are also included.

The USAFTPS aircraft represented is of a current jet from the school.  Not as flashy as it's Navy counterpart but these aircraft fullfill just as an important role at the AFFTC.  This aircraft has an instrumented MAD boom for a pitot tube and this boom is used for high AOA work.  

 

One of the interesting features of the decals for this jet are the USAF markings on the fuselage and the wings.  They are properly printed in very dark insignia blue as opposed to black which is a common error.

The decals are contained on one decal sheet and printing is very clearly done.....beautiful quality and in perfect register.  There is also a tiny little addition sheet of markings from Archer Dry Transfers for a 2 layer crest on one of the planes.

A very flashy scheme for the hum-drum T-38!

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