Twobobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 & 1/32 F-16C Cripes A' Mighty Viper decal sheet

Product # 48-129 & # 32-041

Both scales are included on one sheet

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Apr 19 2012

 

 

Here's a review of a decal sheet from Twobobs.  This sheet features two scales (1/48 and 1/32) of this commorative jet that marks the final reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group.  This  "Cripes A' Mighty" Viper in in the paint scheme of the famous World War 2 Ace Maj. George Preddy.  Maj. George Preddy had a total of 26.83 confirmed kills and died Christmas Day 1944 while chasing a Fw-190 at tree top level for his third kill of the day.  Sadly he was hit by friendly fire.  The 149th Fighter Squadron of the 192nd Fighter Wing of the VA ANG owes it lineage to the fine airmen of the "Bluenosed Bastards of Bodney".

This sheet was originally released in 1/48 scale and this new sheet includes 1/48 and 1/32 scale.

This aircraft has the strange engine/intake combination of a small mouth intake paired with a GE motor.

Recommended Kits:

  • 1/48th Scale
    • Hasegawa F-16C
    • Academy F-16C
    • Revell F-16C
    • Black Box Cockpit
    • Aeroclub Accessories
    • Eduard Detail Sets
    • Aires Detail Sets

 

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Recommended Kits:
  • 1/32nd Scale
    • Hasegawa F-16C
    • Tamiya F-16C Combo
    • CMK Accessories
    • Eduard Accessories
    • Black Box Cockpit

This is a very special scheme that pays respect and honours one of the most famous fighter pilots of one of the top American fighter groups from WW2.  

The 2 pages of instructions include 4 views of this aircraft as well as 8 color photos of the real aircraft and 1 photo of the original P-51 that inspried this anniversary scheme.  Paint codes in FS#'s and Testors, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracrylics is also included on the instruction sheet.  The blue nose and blue tail is painted on this model.

The perfectly printed decals are contained on 2 decal sheets.  Some decals come in 2 layers to ensure perfect registration and even white decals to go under some decals to maintain the rich colors of the top decal.  You also get 1 complete set of stencils for each scale.

There is no doubt about it....this is a sharp looking scheme with deep history and it will sell out, so buy it while you can.

I would like to thank Twobobs for this product sample.

This sheet is available through the Twobobs website 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