F/A-18C

Twobobs 1/72
F/A-18C VFA-82 Marauders 'AFLAC' Decals

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review September 2004
Manufacturer Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Subject F/A-18C VFA-82 Marauders 'AFLAC'
Scale 1/72
Set Number 72035
Pros VERY colorful Hornet scheme!
Cons  
Skill Level Novice
MSRP (USD) $9.50

If you're a NAVAIR modeler and like to model the 'Bug', the F/A-18 Hornet, I'm sure you've been underwhelmed by the lack of color on US Hornets. Of course there is the exception of 'Chippy Ho!' out of Japan, but the vast majority of Bugs are low visibility, causing the modeler to look to the north at the colorful CF-118s of the Canadian Armed Forces. Well not any more!

Here are the markings for a VERY colorful Hornet assigned to VFA-82 'Marauders' aboard the USS Enterprise. Photos of this aircraft appeared on the internet shortly after its maiden flight in its new colors. Specifically, the aircraft is:

  • F/A-18C, 165200, AB/300, USS Enterprise, May 2004, CAG's "AFLAC" Scheme

National markings are provided in this set, though maintenance stencils are not.

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

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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