TT ModelWorks 1:32 F9F-2 Panther

[allthumbs]

3D printed kit. Preorder now; deliveries beginning next month.

 

https://ttmodelworks.com/products/ttm32022-grumman-f9f-2-panther-3d-printed-kit

 

 

[Troy Molitor]

$258 USD.  Nice.   

[csavaglio]

Thai is showing a 10% sale for his birthday, although in checkout, it just showed for prev customers, so not sure if that's for everyone or how long it's on for.  I just pre-ordered the version with decals and it was just under $255 shipped. 

[easixpedro]

ohhh! Super excited about this! Wonder what the parts break down will be - as in can I order without ldg gear as I want gear up? That being said, the price seems quite reasonable…

 

Gonna have to build a Brubaker jet maybe from the Bridges at Toko Ri, or maybe a snow scene from the horrible 1950 winter at Chosin…

-Peter

[easixpedro]

Aaaand just pulled the trigger. Zero self control for GSB Grumman products. Looking forward to this one!

[allthumbs]

I have one of their 1:48 A-1E Skyraiders, with a large scale edition of the same on order. The detail is quite impressive. And it’s apparent that the designer was a subject matter expert, indeed a true SPAD aficionado.

 

Missed out on the Fisher Panthers, so I just might submit to the same GSB jet temptation!
 

-Rich

Edited March 5 by allthumbs

[Troy Molitor]

I really want this kit.  But!  I need to see the parts up front and personal before ordering.  Any help here gent's?   I don't need a bunch of 3D printed waves to sand down on all the components.   If you know what I mean.   

[D Bellis]

I'd like to see some parts, too. Still ordered the F9F-2B with decals anyway, but seeing the parts of his other kits would sure be nice.

 

D

[allthumbs]

1 hour ago, D Bellis said:

…seeing the parts of his other kits would sure be nice.

 

D

 

TT ModelWorks 1:48 A-1E…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DugyB]

Good lord, my wallets gonna take a shellacking, I guess I can stop following the Fisher Ebay listing now?  This one is so tempting, been waiting for years for a plastic release …. 🤔

Edited March 5 by DugyB

[TBC]

I’m in if he does an F9F-5. I really like the look of a Panther with both sets of flaps dropped, so I hope that is an option.

[TBC]

5 hours ago, easixpedro said:

ohhh! Super excited about this! Wonder what the parts break down will be - as in can I order without ldg gear as I want gear up? That being said, the price seems quite reasonable…

 

Gonna have to build a Brubaker jet maybe from the Bridges at Toko Ri, or maybe a snow scene from the horrible 1950 winter at Chosin…

-Peter

The Bridges at Tokyo Ri jets were F9F-5’s.

[DugyB]

5 hours ago, TBC said:

I’m in if he does an F9F-5. I really like the look of a Panther with both sets of flaps dropped, so I hope that is an option.

What is the main difference between the two types? Can a -2 be made into a -5?  Such an awesome aircraft. 🤔

[MikeC]

1 hour ago, DugyB said:

What is the main difference between the two types? Can a -2 be made into a -5?  Such an awesome aircraft. 🤔

I think the main difference is the fuselage length forward of the intakes - others more familiar with the type will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong  and add more info.

 

I dare say it's possible, but it would be beyond my skills and inclination.

[quang]

1 minute ago, MikeC said:

I think the main difference is the fuselage length forward of the intakes - others more familiar with the type will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong  and add more info.

 

I dare say it's possible, but it would be beyond my skills and inclination.

Also different tail/rudder.