F2H-3/-4 Banshee

by Academy Models

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• ASIN: B0006O2ZYO
• Item model number: 1626
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Product Description

This is a 1/72 Scale F2H-3/-4 Banshee Plastic Model Kit from Academy Hobby Models. The F2H Banshee was developed from the FH-1 Phantom, the Navy's first fighter aircraft. The Banshee was used as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft in Korea, and became the Navy's standard carrier-based all-weather fighter for much of the 1950's. The F2H-3 and F2H-4 were among the first Navy aircraft to be launched from the USS Hancock during initial tests of the new steam catapult. FEATURES: Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Detailed cockpit and landing gear. Wingtip tanks. Full armament package. Detailed pictorial instructions. MARKING OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft: 1: F2H-4 Banshee, VF-11, USS Coral Sea, March 1956. 2: F2H-3 Banshee, VF-11, USS Coral Sea, March 1956. Aircraft Colors: -Flat Black, Flat White, Red, Metallic Grey, Silver, Khaki, White, Interior Green, Radome Tan, Dark Gull Gray, Dark Sea Blue. INCLUDES: One 1/72 Scale F2H-3/-4 Banshee Plastic Model Kit. REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter Tweezers Water for Waterslide Decals Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS) Paint Brushes Glue Tips or Toothpicks SPECS: Scale: 1/72 Length: 7-7/8"" (20.0cm) sdw 2/15/02 ir/kh