Jon Caldwell
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USN F2H-3 VF-41 "Black Aces"Published:
The first mockup of the F2H was actually completed before the end of WWII. A continuation of the FH-1 Phantom program, the F2H was a progressive step in the Navy’s effort to develop jet aircraft for carrier operation. The Banshee, as it was called, entered service in 1948, served in the Korean War, and wasn’t retired until 1961. It was also operational with the Canadian Navy until 1962. This kit provides 50 parts on three sprues of light gray plastic and one clear sprue. The parts are nicely molded with recessed panel lines and no flash. The canopy and windscreen are separate, for those who would like to display the model with the canopy open. Parts breakdown is conventional, with two fuselage halves and top and bottom wing sections. The horizontal stabilizers are each a single… more |
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F-86F Sabre "Korean War"Published:
Development of the F-86 actually started before the end of WWII, initiated by North American Aviation. Using captured data from the design of the ME-262 showed that a swept wing was the only way to fulfill an Army Air Force requirement for a 600 mph speed for the new design. Progressive modifications led to the fighter that effectively countered the threat of the Mig-15 during the Korean War. The kit comes as three sprues of light gray plastic, along with one clear sprue. Parts are cleanly molded, with engraved panel lines and no flash. Cockpit detail consists of raised details on the instrument panel and side consoles, a three piece pilot seat, and a control stick. There is nice detail on the wheels, wheel well interior, and the inside of the speed brake wells. The interior of… more |