No on the conversion to F2F, but you could use the leftover short wings on a scratchbuild. 

Could the kit be backdated to the F2F?

Don't forget the Lone Star Models wing set!  The kit wings are the Gulfhawk wings, from the F2F. 

When I looked at the SAC gear, saw the same kit with 4 days left on it for $15 right now.

Just plug in "1/32 F3F-3"

Awesome, really brightened my day to hear you'd found a replacement for your lost/stolen kit. 

Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Love seeing cool vintage stuff like this! 

richs26

I remember the white box edition when it was reissued in 1973.  Mike West at Lonestar Models might have a cockpit and wheel set available for it if you want to do that.

 

Thanks for the heads up, sent an inquiry.

I remember the white box edition when it was reissued in 1973.  Mike West at Lonestar Models might have a cockpit and wheel set available for it if you want to do that.

GreenStyrene48

Scale Aircraft Conversions actually makes metal landing gear legs for that kit, fully functional just like the plastic parts!  Might actually be worth it if you want to operate them. 

 

Saw a set of those when I found the kit.  May have to grab them as well. Thanks

Scale Aircraft Conversions actually makes metal landing gear legs for that kit, fully functional just like the plastic parts!  Might actually be worth it if you want to operate them. 

Hi ;

 I believe along the same time Aurora was doing the SBC-3 With moveable controls and the same rig Monogram Had . Neat planes though . Probably about 1:30 in scale .

That kit looks to be in excellent shape for an original issue after all these years. What an awesome score! Ya gotta love those golden wing USN biplanes! 

If those decals don’t work, I do believe that Yellow Wings Decals has you covered for this aircraft. 

Hey GH, I am so glad to see that you got a hold of one of these. That is so cool. Looks to be in pretty good shape as you said. I cannot recall ever seeing one of these before. It really will be a treat to see you build this when you get around to it. I hope this takes some of the sting from losing your initial one. Good on ya.

Joe

BrandonK

This is cool. I'll be checking this one out for sure. Looks like a decent old kit.

BK

 

The only damage to it appears to be the left front cabane strut on the cowling fuselage piece.  Will be a couple of years before I get to it. Fitted the fuselage together, pretty tight on the seam, so hopefully will go together nicely.

This is cool. I'll be checking this one out for sure. Looks like a decent old kit.

BK

Those old kits can only be put together with tube glue. Nothing else works.

You’ve definately got a real classic kit there.  I’ll be watching along your WIP!

Your friend, Toshi