F-5N Modern Adversaries
I’ve always thought the F-5 Freedom Fighter was a sexy little airplane. And with a neat paint scheme, it is even cooler. Two Bobs has dabbled into these markings with this release.
The adversaries of VFC-111 and VFC-13 sport some of the camouflage schemes that many potential adversaries would fly in.
Typical of all Two Bobs releases this one comes in a ziplock baggie of 6x9 inches. The decals themselves are printed by Microscale so you know they are thin, opaque and in register. This sheet features three aircraft, one from the Sundowners and two Fighting Saints. There are stencils for each aircraft and decals for CATM AIM-9 markings.
The instructions are printed on a double-sided 8.5x11 sheet of high-quality paper. The front side has both sides of the three aircraft. A color callout chart is included with references to Model Master, Humbrol, Mr. Color, Xtracrylics, and Mr. Paint series. The back side of the page shows the top and bottom views. The markings for the CATM Sidewinder is included.
The first aircraft is a VFC-111 Sundowner F-5N from May 2017 painted up to represent the PAK-FA paint scheme of two greys. It is an interesting paint scheme in its simplicity.
The second aircraft is from VFC-13 also in May 2017 and is in the Rotten Banana paint scheme often seen on Su-27/33s. This jagged green and brown is applied over a yellow base and grey belly. This is the most colorful aircraft on the sheet and looks really impressive.
The last one will look very familiar to movie buffs. It is the vaunted MiG-28 from ‘Top Gun’. It is an F-5N from VFC-13 in May 2017 and the paint scheme is typically called the ‘Batmobile’. This all black aircraft features some really nice Russian star markings outlined in yellow. The red markings are used for stencils. Really great looking.
Two Bobs has come through again with some impressive decals for some colorful airplanes. World class decals and research make these a great addition to any model. That sexy little F-5N deserves these types of markings and colors and Two Bobs delivers.
Highly recommended
Thanks to Two Bobs Aviation Graphics and IPMS/USA for the review copy. You can obtain yours by contacting them directly at www.twobobs.net. You can get them at some online retailers and local hobby shops as well.
Reviewer Bio
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Building models since the age of 7, I’ve become known for my Bf-109s and helicopters. I currently run Werner’s Wings. I was previously the ‘star’ of the Master Class Model Building Video series. I’ve been published numerous times on various website, including Hyperscale and ARC. My work has been in FSM and Great Scale Modeling 2001, as well as, numerous other model magazines. I’m a published author with my Squadron/Signal Walkaround book on the Kiowa Warrior. My models have continuously won many regional and national awards. My unique model photography gives my models instant recognition for their historical perspective.
I’m a retired from the Army after 21 years of flying Cobras and Kiowa Warriors, including tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and Germany. I’m also a retired Flight Officer for the Baltimore City Police and flew their helicopters chasing bad guys. I’m currently flying Cobras and Hueys with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.
I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 42 years. Our daughters have blessed us with six grandchildren. My passions continue to be his family, friends, helicopters, models and airplanes, especially the Bf-109 and my beloved AH-1 Cobra. My motto has always been - MODELING IS FUN!
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