Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

F-14B VF-103 Final Tomcat Cruise decal sheet

1/72 scale product #72040

Preview by Steve Bamford on Nov 15 2007

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Here's a product announcement of a new release from Two Bobs.  This sheet features markings for two complete aircraft from VF-103 from June of 2004 and June of 2005.  Both the 60th Anniversary and Final Tomcat Cruise markings are on this sheet.  This is a re-issue of a previously released sheet.

Recommended Kits:

1/72nd Scale
  • Hasegawa F-14B
  • Fujimi F-14B

The first aircraft is  a F-14B Tarps Upgrade Tomcat 163217 aircraft # 103 with VFA-103 out of NAS Oceana in June of 2005 in Final Tomcat Cruise markings  This is a jet in the hi-viz markings with the "Jolly Rogers Last Tomcat Cruise" artwork on the tail.  The paint scheme is FS 35237 Medium Grey on top with FS 36320 Dark Ghost Gray on the fuselage sides and  FS 36375 Light Ghost Gray on the underside.  The tails are black with white Jolly Rogers anniversary markings.  There is also black antiglare panels fore and aft of the canopy, as well as a diagonal black stripe with yellow borders below the cockpit.  You also get decals for the yellow stripes for the drop tanks.

 

The second aircraft is a F-14B Tarps Upgrade Tomcat 163217 with VFA-103 out of NAS Oceana in June of 2004 in 60th Anniversary markings.  This is a jet in the hi-viz markings with the "Jolly Rogers Last Tomcat Cruise" artwork on the tail.  The paint scheme is FS 35237 Medium Grey on top with FS 36320 Dark Ghost Gray on the fuselage sides and  FS 36375 Light Ghost Gray on the underside.  The tails are black with white Jolly Rogers anniversary markings.  There is also black antiglare panels fore and aft of the canopy, as well as a diagonal black stripe with yellow borders below the cockpit.  You also get decals for the yellow stripes for the drop tanks.

The decals are contained on one decal sheet complete with formation lights and 2 full sets of stencils.  The printing quality is top rate as we expect from Twobobs.  The Tomcat is one of the most favorite jets flown by the USN and the Jolly Rogers is one of the most popular squadrons, so this decal sheet is a must have for any 1/72 jet modeler.

This sheet retails for $11.50 and 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