Twobobs 1/48 A-7D Molar Marauder

TwoBobs has released a rather unique set of markings for an A-7D that represents the 354th's first (aborted) attempt at a sharksmouth while TDY to Korat RTAFB for Linebacker II. The story that accompanies this decal sheet is hysterical and puts the whole event into perspective. You can see by the scrap photos the short-lived 'molar marauder' artwork, the nose of the same aircraft sans the artwork, and the eventual 'proper' sharkmouths that would adorn the Corsair II for decades to follow.

TwoBobs has provided these markings with both 1/48 and 1/32 on the same sheet. In general, the artwork is nicely done and the molar mouth includes the antenna dilectrics that go on either side of the inlet. The only downside to this release is a continuing trend with TwoBobs Decals - the national markings are World War Two era stars and bars, with the post-war red bars printed separately and you're expected to add these yourself. If you want to do this unique subject, by all means, but use the kit's national markings and toss these out (or save them for a suitable WW2 project).

Aside from this minor glitch, 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.