Grumman F8F-1b Bearcat.

[Jicehem]

Hi mates,

Here is the old kit by Hawk of the Bearcat in 1/48 scale. The kit représents an F8F-2 abd has been modified into an F8F-1b of the French unit EROM 80 (Photo recon) in Indo-China in 1954.
The canons are lacking... because I forgot to fit them... 



The ventral tank has been modified on the field to carry aerial cameras :




The plane with the actual unit badge :


The undersurfaces :


I've got another bearcat bu Hobbycraft and I've to paint it...

Cheers,
Jicehem

[No.1]

Never mind about the cannon- they can be inserted whenever you want Excellent build and I like your choice

[samuraj77]

Interesting sample and very nice build...
Is Hobbycraft same kit as Hawk?

[Jicehem]

Interesting sample and very nice build...
Is Hobbycraft same kit as Hawk?

Hi Samuraj, 

No, the Hobbycraft kit is a different one... with some inaccuracies more difficult to correct than modifying the old Hawk's.

Jicehem 

[No.1]

Some 15 years ago I have built for my friend one kit of this plane in 1/48 scale, but I can not remember manufacturer. It was all Sea Blue Gloss and with Quantico inscriptions.

[Jicehem]

Some 15 years ago I have built for my friend one kit of this plane in 1/48 scale, but I can not remember manufacturer. It was all Sea Blue Gloss and with Quantico inscriptions.

Hi No. 1, 

That was the same, by Hawk or Testor's Hawk. The kit represents an F8F-2 with slightly different engine cowlings and a taller fin and rudder assembly.

Cheers,
Jicehem 

[No.1]

Thank you mate

[Letipapa]

Jicehem, outstanding work the front look is especially fantastique with color missing around the wing air intakes, and the rest; landing gear details...  all is beautiful!
I like it very much!

[Jicehem]

Jicehem, outstanding work the front look is especially fantastique with color missing around the wing air intakes, and the rest; landing gear details...  all is beautiful!
I like it very much!

Thank you very much, mate. 
 
Cheers,
Jicehem