Two Bobs Aviation Graphics

1/48 AV-8B NA/Super OIF Harriers decal sheet

Product #48075

Review by Steve Bamford on Aug 6  2004

Just in time for the excellent new Hasegawa kit, this decal sheet (2 full-size sheets) gives you lots of options for both the NA and Super version of the Harrier.  There are enough stencils on this sheet to build three complete jets with options for all the following:

The first aircraft is # 165354 VMA-223 Bulldogs - Dressed up CO scheme of the Great American Bulldogs.  This sheet includes markings for the newer iteration of this scheme complete with shark mouth and mission markings from OIF while deployed from the USS Bataan.

The second aircraft is # 163863 VMA-223 Bulldogs - This aircraft is unique in that it retains the rudder markings of VMA-231 since it was a loaner jet from that squadron.  A very impressive scoreboard of mission markings as well as a much larger shark mouth are on this jet.  This aircraft is the Night Attack version of the Harrier.

The third aircraft is # 165384 VMA-223 Bulldogs - Standard line bird from VMA-223 to include mission markings and shark mouth.

The forth aircraft is # 165385 VMA-223 Bulldogs - Standard line bird from VMA-223 to include mission markings and shark mouth.

The fifth aircraft is # 165583 VMA-311 Tomcats - Tail art, nose art, and mission markings are on this jet.

 

Some great options for your Hasegawa kit as well as you folks that have the Monogram kit along with the Amraam Line conversion.  References were provided by Tim Darrah and Jeff Pasteris.  The squadrons got involved with this sheet also and additional information/pics along with loadout info. was provided by Lt. Col. Pete "Woody" Woodmansee, Capt. "Edgar" Poe, and Lt. Col Hayward who was the previous CO of VMA-231.

You get 3 complete set of stencils and the more complicated decals are printed as multi-layered decals to insure perfect registration.  Paint colours are listed for FS#'s, Testors, Humbrol, Gunze Sangyo and Xtracolor.  The decals themselves are flawlessly printed in perfect registration.  A very nice decal sheet that is sure to be on interest to anyone building the Harrier.  

This sheet 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