North American FJ-1 Fury 1/72
One of the first operational jet aircraft for the US Navy its service was short. First flight was 1946. They operated with VF-5A,[ VF-51],and then Naval Reserve units. in service until 1954.About thirty aircraft were produced.
The model is a short run by Siga , the markings are of VF-5A which became VF-51, the only active squadron to fly the FJ-1,they flew off USS Boxer CV 21 1948.
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Craig Abrahamson said on May 18, 2016
Nice little build...don't see too many of 'em.
DE4EVER said on May 18, 2016
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Nice one Robert, too tell you the truth, this one is like the sixth one I have seen. Not a much seen aircraft. Thank you for sharing these images ... 🙂 .
Greg Kittinger said on May 19, 2016
I want one! I built Emhar's FJ-4 (also a rudimentary kit), and I think it needs this sitting next to it to show lineage!
Nice looking build you got out of the kit.
Greg Kittinger said on May 19, 2016
Just found one on ebay - wish me luck...!
Robert Royes said on May 19, 2016
I've built the FJ-4 too.Both are similar to build, You'll have no trouble.
George Williams said on May 19, 2016
Neat little model there, Robert, is this a recent build?
Robert Royes said on May 20, 2016
A couple of years old
P.k said on May 20, 2016
like
Allan J Withers said on May 20, 2016
Good looking model Robert.