Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 F-15J Shiro Ruyu "White Dragon" decal sheet

Product #48-071

Review by Steve Bamford on May 14 2004

Twobobs are big fans of the JASDF and all their great schemes and this is one of the smartest that Bob has seen recently.  He just "had to do it"!!  Hasegawa released these markings in a 1/72nd scale release of their F-15J.  Armed with this along with a bunch of great reference material provided by Bruce Schreiber, Twobobs was able to get this sheet done! 

Unknown to most is that this scheme was applied to four different aircraft and the particular jet that is on this sheet is the only one that had the shark/dragon mouth applied.  There are other minor differences to include pilot names, etc.. along with some intake trunk stenciling that is non-existent on this particular jet.

There are enough markings for one entire jet on this sheet.  The complex dragon markings are broken up into three segments and there is a ton of stencil data included ala typical JASDF.  It's all there and will take a while for the modeler to apply.  You'll be rewarded with a VERY accurate and great looking jet when you're done though!

 

 

The instruction sheet features some very detailed information behind the J series Eagle that is used by the JASDF.  This information was provided by ARC regulars, Tom "Murph" Murphy, Darren "Shead" McTee and Bruce Schreiber.  Murph and Shead are former F-15 pilots and gave some excellent information on MSIP as well as some of the other JASDF unique mods done to these jets.  The Boeing F-15J Peace Eagle Program Office also got into the fray and helped as well. 

The decals are clearly printed on 2 decal sheets and if you look carefully you'll notice the various stencils include the Japanese characters.  The decals are clearly printed and in perfect register.  The instruction sheets clearly show where to place the endless stencils that the Japanese jets are well known for.  This jet is 2 tone grey and the colours are listed in FS#'s, Humbrol, Testors, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracolor.  The national insignia come in two parts to ensure the larger white circular background lines up perfectly with the smaller red centre.  This is a great looking jet and sure to turn heads at any contest it is entered in.

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