Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 F-14A/B Colorful Cats decal sheet

Product #48-100

Product Article by Ken Middleton on Aug 19 2005

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Here's a review of a new 1/48 sheet from Twobobs.  

A Combo sheet if you will of three of our most popular markings.  Even after three re-releases of the NSAWC jet, we still get mountains of requests for this jet.  Camel Smoker as well as Thief of Baghdad from the Aircraft Resource Center sheet are also included on this composite product. NSAWC is the Navy Strike and Air Warfare Center based at NAS Fallon, Nevada.

Jets included:
  • NSAWC 161869 F-14A May 1999
  • VF-24 F-14B "Thief of Baghdad" Oct 1990. This was the first operational F-14 in the USN to be used as a "Bombcat"
  • VF-24 F-14B "Camel Smoker" Oct 1990

These 3 jets have been a much requested subject after their first releases, and probably won't last long. 

There is a photo included of former F-14 RIO, Ron O'Neal, designer of "Thief of Baghdad" and "Camel Smoker".

 

Recommended Kits:
  • Hasegawa F-14A/B
  • Italeri F-14A/B
  • Monogram F-14A
  • Black Box Cockpit
  • Aires Wheel Bay
  • Aeroclub Ejection Seat
  • Verlinden Ejection Seat
  • EZ Mask Set

The decals are in-register, clear and are beautifully printed. The nose art are 2 piece decals ensuring proper registry.

The instruction sheet has 4-view drawings to assist in decal placement and complex paint schemes. Also, paint colors are called out by several different brands. 

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!! 

Ken

Photos and text © by Ken Middleton