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TwoBobs has captured another very colorful aircraft. In this case, the VFA-102 CAG aircraft from NAS Atsugi Japan. The instructions tell the story of VF-102 from its establishment in 1955 up to its recent transition to the Super Hornet. What it doesn't tell you is tradition of the US Navy squadrons at NAS Atsugi and their colorful aircraft. This is the same location that generated the many years of Chippy Ho! It is good to see this tradition continue.

The aircraft in question is SuperBug 165882. The Modex is 102 (in the 'old days' the CAG's aircraft was 100, 200, etc.) which is a more recent development as squadrons that have the appropriate number and Modex series assignment are using the Modex number corresponding to their squadron number. VF-102 is using Modex 102 for the CAG, and Jolly Rogers VF-103 was using Modex 103.

At any rate, this decal set captures the colorful markings of this aircraft on two sheets. You will have to paint the dorsal spine and vertical stabilizers Red FS33613 and there are color matches provided in the instructions from Testors, Humbrol, and Gunze Sangyo without any mixing.

The instructions are printed double-sided in color, providing excellent color scheme as well as decal placement information.

In addition to the colorful markings, this set provides the more visible maintenance and warning stencils as well as national markings. Definitely recommended.

For more information about this set and the other releases from TwoBobs Aviation Graphics, visit their website at http://www.twobobs.net.

My sincere thanks to TwoBobs Aviation Graphics for this review sample!