F/A-18E

Twobobs 1/48 F/A-18E Rockin' Rhinos 8

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review April 2008
Manufacturer Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Subject F/A-18E Rockin' Rhinos 8
Scale 1/48
Set Number 48162
Pros Two nice F/A-18E Argonaut Super Hornets
Cons  
Skill Level Novice
MSRP (USD) $12.00

Here is an interesting set of decals to replicate the current markings used with VFA-147 'Argonauts' aboard the USS John C Stennis. Both aircraft shown on this sheet wear current tactical camouflage.

CAG (Commander of the Air Wing, though the acronym dates back to World War 2 as Commander of the Air Group) has commemorative markings on the inboard surfaces of the vertical stabs for the 40th anniversary of VFA-147.

Note that these special markings are printed in multiple layers/separate decals that need to be placed one atop the other to recreate the markings.

You can see the available colors to replicate this paint scheme here.

The two subjects of this sheet are:

  • F/A-18E, 166448, VFA-147 Argonauts, NG/400, USS John C Stennis, Dec 2007, CAG
  • F/A-18E, 166439, VFA-147 Argonauts, NG/402, USS John C Stennis, Dec 2007
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According to the instructions, these markings have been sized to fit the Revell F/A-18E kit, though they should work with the Hasegawa and Italeri kits as well.

This set is recommended!

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


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