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Monogram 1/48 F9F-5 Panther

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  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Monogram 1/48 F9F-5 Panther
Posted by oortiz10 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 12:03 AM

Hey FSM,

Here's another ol' Revellogram I wrapped up for a Revellogram Group Build on another site. I really enjoyed this kit. Low parts count, good fit, and decent detail. I rescribed the plastic and pretty much built it out of the box. I used some twisted fine wire to replicate the rope ejection pull handles, some drilled-out plastic rod for the gun barrels, and some tape for some simple seatbelts. Besides that, I used Eagle Strike decals for the markings. The kit was painted using MM enamels and Alclad lacquers. I would definitely love to build another one of these little kits. I think the next one might be a NMF Panther.

Enjoy the photos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking. Feel free to share your comments, questions, and criticisms. Here's to mashing plastic in '19!

Happy Holidays FSM! 

-O

 

(Note: Edit made to add photo with my VMFT-20 F4U-4.)

 

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

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    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Saturday, December 22, 2018 1:17 AM

Very nice build of a classic jet, well done

 

Theuns

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Saturday, December 22, 2018 6:58 AM

Looks great!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Saturday, December 22, 2018 7:59 AM
Beautifully smooth paint job O. I dig these early jets and you've done a good job of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Saturday, December 22, 2018 8:21 AM

That is a sweet lookin' little jet!

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  • From: Winter Park, FL
Posted by fotofrank on Saturday, December 22, 2018 9:42 AM

Really nice build, oortiz. The paint is very well done. I have this same kit but I haven't figured how I want to build it yet.

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Saturday, December 22, 2018 10:26 AM
That’s a sharp panther O!! Beautifully painted.

On the bench:  

Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 10:34 AM

Thanks for the kind words FSM. I added a photo to my original post of my Panther with a 1/48 Hasegawa F4U-4 I built in VMFT-20 colors.

Again, I appreciate the compliments. Thanks for looking!

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Saturday, December 22, 2018 11:11 AM

I agree with all the positive comments. I also really like the livery of both the Panther and the Corsair.

Question: What years was that F4U-4 active?

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

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    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 11:22 AM
Love the finish and the markings look great.

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    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 2:41 PM

That's a very nice build. Always thought the Panther was a nice looking aircraft, and you did it justice there

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

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    March 2003
Posted by rangerj on Saturday, December 29, 2018 3:12 PM

Super job. The Monogram kit is the only -5 in 1/48 and it is a decent kit. 

  • Member since
    June 2017
  • From: Winter Park, FL
Posted by fotofrank on Saturday, December 29, 2018 4:51 PM

Excellent pairing, the Corsair and the Panther. Well done.

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, December 29, 2018 5:15 PM
How did I miss this? Great builds

 

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    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, December 29, 2018 7:36 PM

1943Mike

I agree with all the positive comments. I also really like the livery of both the Panther and the Corsair.

Question: What years was that F4U-4 active?

 

The F4U-4 entered service in 1945. They were assigned to squadrons that summer. They stayed around at least into the Korean War in Navy & Marine Corps squadrons. The served alongside the F4U-5 and AU-1 versions in Korea. 

O, that is one fantastic build of the Monogram Panther! Flawless work!

 

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LSM

 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, December 29, 2018 8:08 PM

That looks awesome with the re-scribed panel lines! 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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