Caracal Models CD 48171: FJ-2 Fury part 1
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Thanks to
the release of the Kitty Hawk 1/48 FJ-2, Caracal Models has provided us with a
couple of sheets featuring this aircraft. This is the first sheet. A few notes
on the kit are appropriate for those wanting an accurate model. For whatever
reason, Kitty Hawk molded the FJ-2 with reinforced rudder and elevator surfaces.
While this would be correct for those that were in service a long time and
retrofitted with them (like the reserve bird), the majority of these planes did
not have these reinforcements. This means that you need to fill them in. It is
always wise to check reference photos for the plane you are building to see if
these are present or not. Secondly, there is no prototype kit, even though
prototype markings are provided. To build this option it would be best to start
with an F-86E and add the modifications such as the guns, canopy, and the flat
horizontal stabs.
The sheet provides markings for seven aircraft running the full operational life of the plane.
Here is what you get:
XFJ-2 BuNo. 133755
YFJ-2 BuNo. 131937
FJ-2 BuNo. 132017, VMF-232, USMC
FJ-2 BuNo. 132055, VMF-334, USMC
FJ-2 BuNo. 131951, VMF-122, USMC
FJ-2 BuNo. 132065, H&MS-32, USMC
FJ-2 BuNo. 131935, NAS St. Louis, US Navy Reserve
In addition to the unique markings, a Fury insignia/stencil sheet is provided. Instructions are excellent and provide notes where needed. The set is superbly printed by Cartograf. There are enough data markings for two planes if one of them is the sea blue option. You can do others by using the kit decals.October 2020
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