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Attack Squadron: Grumman F2F-1
Merlin
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 12:41 AM UTC
Arma Hobby have sent us details of Attack Squadron's forthcoming 1:48 Grumman F2F-1. The highly detailed mixed-media kit can be pre-ordered now for delivery at the end of this month.
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 12:47 AM UTC
That would go really well together with my F3F collection! I can't wait until a review kit gets looked at
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 02:20 AM UTC
OK that's just jumped to the top of my wants list.
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 03:47 AM UTC
Cool subject. Well done Attack Squadron.
Matt Odom
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 05:02 AM UTC
The Grumman design bureau certainly never strayed from a common theme.
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2015 - 06:02 AM UTC
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The Grumman design bureau certainly never strayed from a common theme.
Why re-invent the wheel? Evolution, not revolution. It got them right through from the 1930s to the 1980s
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Joel_W
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 02:33 AM UTC
I'm in for one. Already have the Accurate Miniatures F3F-2. Never thought I'd see the F2F in kit form. Joel
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 06:57 AM UTC
Now all we need is the FF-1 and the timeline of the Grumman Ironworks in 1/48 will be complete
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
RVHP did a 1/48 FF-1/Goblin in the early 2000's but you'll need deep pockets (resin kit) and a good search to find one. No idea what the kit was like as I never saw one for myself.
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 09:21 AM UTC
I know of that one, but since the only place to find one is evil-bay, I discounted it. We really need a nice, new FIFI. Attack Squadron, are you listening?
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Joel_W
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 07:58 PM UTC
Jessica, I have started a separate stash of 1/48 scale Grumman aircraft with the sole intention of having one of every model and major variant of my favorite Aircraft company, especially since I grew up 20 min from their main gate in Bethpage NY. I've yet to figure out how to display the Trumpeter Albatross, hence it's still on the need to buy list. The thought of having a FF-1 never really crossed my mind. I'm still waiting for a F11F. Joel
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 09:22 PM UTC
It's been done, though it isn't for the faint of heart
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Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2015 - 09:32 PM UTC
Oh yes I have one
I'm with you Joel except the live close to the factory bit, love the aircraft from Grumman (and Hawker and Bristol) and do have nearly all the aircraft available in 1/48 with a few extra Hellcats (7) and Tomcats (9)
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Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 - 01:37 AM UTC
Thank you for discussing our F2F-1 kit. Can not wait your opinion when you will receive a kit. It looks to be a good seller, so we can think about FF-1 then.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 - 01:45 AM UTC
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Thank you for discussing our F2F-1 kit. Can not wait your opinion when you will receive a kit. It looks to be a good seller, so we can think about FF-1 then.
Wojtek thank you for looking in, can you tell us when the F2F-1 will be available?
I do hope you will think about the FF-1 it will please a few people around here.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 - 01:57 AM UTC
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Thank you for discussing our F2F-1 kit. Can not wait your opinion when you will receive a kit. It looks to be a good seller, so we can think about FF-1 then.
Cue massive squeeeing from the Left Coast! Grumman Goblin markings please?
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 - 03:54 PM UTC
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Wojtek thank you for looking in, can you tell us when the F2F-1 will be available?
F2F-1 delivery starts on last week of October or earlier if we could. At now we are taking preorders with some discount. All preorder buyers will also got a special offer for other products by email a few days after preorder.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 - 05:05 PM UTC
Speaking of Albatrossi, Lindberg (Polar Lights) has come out with their ancient, 1950's Grumman Goose, if you wish memory lane.
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Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2015 - 08:42 PM UTC
Sounds like a GREAT series. Gotta love it.
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