Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 AJ-37 JA-37 Saab Viggen decal sheet

Product #48-047

Product Article by Steve Bamford on July 24 2003

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Another Re-release of this extremely popular sheet.  The first time around, Twobobs completely sold out of this sheet in less than 10 days so be sure to make it a point to get yours early before they sell out this time around.

There are three A/C represented on this sheet with two AJs and one JA being represented.  There are enough stencil markings for two complete A/C.  The full color instruction sheets do a great job of representing the complex camo schemes on the AJ aircraft.

Expected release date is 27 Feb. 2004.

With the re-release of the Airfix (old Esci) Viggen kit comes this decal sheet from Twobobs.  This has to be the most inclusive 1/48 scale sheet ever released on this jet ever.  There are four aircraft represented on this sheet with enough stencil data for two.  There are two AJ (Attack) and two JA (Fighter) versions of these jets represented.  You can tell the difference between the two by the vertical stab.  The shorter stab aircraft are the AJ (Attack) versions.

Sten Sunderlin of Flying Colors Aerodecals was a huge help in getting these done.  He provided the Two Bobs with tons of reference material and has done a VERY good job of documenting these aircraft.  Look for a release of this artwork in 1/72nd scale under the Flying Colors name.  

 

Mike Reeves of Hoboken, New Jersey also found time to break away long enough from his garbage pick-up duties to help the Two Bobs out with a lot of references he's been gathering on these jets over the years.  Turns out that Mike's a huge Viggen fan and had lots of good info. to share with the Two Bobs.

The biggest upside to this sheet is the stencil data.  It is jam packed full of all the tiny stencils found on these jets.....you'll spend quite a bit of time putting on all the Stencil decals.

You also get formation lights for 2 jets.  The jets with the green/Black paint schemes will be quite the eye catching models when they are done.  The Grey jets look good in their own right.....but the Green/Black jets will steal centre stage.

The decals are contained on 2 separate decal sheets.  The Two Bobs have wisely chosen to make some of the decals in two part layers to guarantee perfect register.  I saw no problem with register on any of the decals.

The colours look good and the decals are the usual high quality we expect from Two Bobs. 

These decals are very well done and the Instruction sheets are quite complete and list the paint colours for each jet in a variety of model paint manufacturers.  I highly recommend these decals to anyone that has been waiting for the reissue of the 1/48 model kit.....time to build yourself a Viggen!!!

Special thanks to the Two Bobs for forwarding me a review sample.

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