This was my entry into the Golden Oldies GB. First released in 1957, this release was a special edition "Hobby Shop Only". Same kit but with Scale Master decals which made all the difference in the finish.
Build thread here.
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HAWK 1/48 F2H2 Banshee from the Golden Oldie GB
HAWK 1/48 F2H2 Banshee from the Golden Oldie GB
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Thats a real golden oldie,well tidy indeed.
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Nicely done. Is there a problem with the insignia on the starboard nose?
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How splendid.
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Thanks Nigel. Quite a Goober there. Just how does a modeler miss that? Any way, repair under way.
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That is a very nice build Jeff. Hard to believe it is 60 years old.
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Lovely build, Jeff. It's nice to see it in the later USN scheme too.
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Very nice job, 'goober' and all (Where on earth did that word come from? ). It looks very sleek in that scheme
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I followed your build of this classic in the GB and it really does look the business, Jeff. Very well done with it.
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Very smart result from that oldie!
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Re: HAWK 1/48 F2H2 Banshee from the Golden Oldie GB
Very cool, Jeff. Looks like the 1957 kit has a much better shape than the 2016 Kittyhawk kit, with its bloated engines.