Thanks to the new Trumpeter/Hobbycraft kit, we have more markings for early Panthers. Both are in overall glossy sea blue with bare metal leading edges to the wings and fin (and I believe the stabs were like this as well).

The Navy version is with VF-31 when aboard the USS Leyte in 1951. This aircraft is complete with the little 'Felix the cat' unit badge on the nose.

The other is a fearsome looking aircraft with VMF-311 when land based in Korea during 1950.

There are sufficient insignia and data markings to do one aircraft and like all Superscale sheets, a good data placement guide is provided.

May 2007