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Arma Hobby: Grumman F2F-1 PRO-Set
Mecenas
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Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 12:33 AM UTC


Arma Hobby prepares their latest model kit. This one will be an American Grumman F2F-1 prepared in a "pro" series, which means it will include also photo-etched parts.

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Joel_W
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Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 03:08 AM UTC
Gotta be honest, and as I keep on looking at those pictures, the PE landing gear is a major issue for me. I'm not a huge fan of PE, and I do struggle getting it to glue to where I want it to. The thought of trying to do the main landing gear out of PE is more then a little daunting.
Joel
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 01:28 AM UTC
Thank you for comment about Attack Squadron kit. Why photoetched parts in landing gear? Grumman early airplanes so complicated landing gear is hard to built.

We tried to balance resin and pe parts to make it buildable to modeler without problems. PE strenghtens landing gear and makes it easier to built. Fit is very good according to our tests and I will post built photos shortly.
Jessie_C
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 02:26 AM UTC
If it's not too late to correct it, F2Fs never had shoulder straps. All 1930s US Navy fighters used lap belts only. Shoulder straps didn't come into use until after the War began.

If it's too late to correct it, may I suggest an amedment to the instruction sheet advising builders to feed the straps to the spares box?
Joel_W
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 07:01 PM UTC

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Thank you for comment about Attack Squadron kit. Why photoetched parts in landing gear? Grumman early airplanes so complicated landing gear is hard to built.

We tried to balance resin and pe parts to make it buildable to modeler without problems. PE strenghtens landing gear and makes it easier to built. Fit is very good according to our tests and I will post built photos shortly.


Looking forward to your pictures, as honestly the only issue I have is my ability to handle the PE landing gear. This is one model I don't want to screw up, as you can see my favorite aircraft manufacture is Grummans. Why? I grew up 20 min from the main gate in the 60-70s.

Joel
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:11 PM UTC
Do not worry, it works easy. Our 3D designer built it and he is not modeler!



See more pictures here http://www.armahobby.com/1-48-grumman-f2f-1-pro-set.html

BTW even if you did something wrong, first time replacement parts are sent free, just fill request: http://www.armahobby.com/webpage/wsparcie-faq.html
Jessie_C
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 12:55 AM UTC
Will there be a bending jig for the wheel well doors?
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 01:06 AM UTC
Ok,
I'm sold. I never pre-order, but as soon as the kit is available, I'll be ordering one.

I still have the Accurate Miniatures F3F-2, so all I need is a F1F and I have my start of all things Grummans.
Joel
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