F9F-2P Panther
Trumpeter 1/48 scale F9F-2 built straight out of the box just adding etched seat belts.
Aeromaster sea blue was used to paint the model using the decals supplied.
The base is resin PSP planking painted with humbrol metalcote with markings applied on top. This was then mounted on a wooden base.
Julian, this looks utterly flawless. The finish is gorgeous, the presentation is beautiful, and there's an artistry about it that just makes me want to keep looking at it. Truly more than the sum of the parts; immaculate.
Thank you David, that's most kind of you.
This looks FABULOUS! You have done an amazing job on this Panther. I have this one in the stash. Part of a series of military jets I want to build: Neil Armstrong's Grumman Panther, Jim Lovell's Banshee and "Buzz" Aldrin's F86 Sabre.
Morne, what a brilliant presentation those three would make. Fantastic idea and I'd love to see it!
You don't want to do John Glenn's "Mig-Mad Marine" F-86? There's a nice set of Warbirds decals for it.
Hi Tom. How could I forgot about my fa vourite astronaut!
Many thanks Morne.
Outstanding, Julian. Great model.
Hello Jeffry, thank you. Glad you like it.
Great result. I wish the kit was as good as your work.
Thank you very much Tom. I couldn't really go wrong with such a great looking aircraft in US Navy colours.
Ah, you had me at "US Navy colours"...
Hi David, I'm not surprised you like US Navy colours. I remember your Hellcats.
Ah, those navy birds are just beautiful, something about that deep blue just sings to me.
As Jefferey stated..."outstanding". sir. Nice work!
Thank you sir.
Fantastic work and wonderful presentation!
Thank you so much Ferry.
Great looking aircraft Julian. I sure miss Aeromaster paints
Thank you George. Aeromaster paints were the best I've ever used.
Beautiful Panther Julian...very nicely done. I'm a bit confused by the designation in your headline...F9F-2PM ?
Thank you Jim. I'm at a loss why I put the M, I built this model a while ago, and really can't remember why I wrote it.
I will edit it to avoid anymore puzzlement.
Sorry for the confusion.
Regards, Julian.
Nice Panther! Great base too. Love those F9F's
Hello Robert, many thanks.
Julian, well done! Whose PSP planking? Also great to see a photo aircraft, I've seen that PP tailcode on airplanes for years.
Thank you Bernard, The PSP planking was by a company called Paragon. I made the base a few years ago, and don't know if they are still in business.
Julian, I believe they are on hiatus, so it's E-bay time. I snoozed, and lost. Hmm... sounds like a country-western song...
Hello Bernard, I was mistaken. This is the shop I purchased the PSP planking from. Sorry for any inconvenience.
http://www.parabellum.co.uk/
It's nice to see your Panther jet with its fabulous finish. She turned out great. I really like it.
Hi Louis, thank you very much.
Beautiful US Navy finish and, as usual, nicely set off by the base.
Many thanks George.
Good job Julian
Thank you Tom.
Looks great Julian! Well done.
Hi Greg, thanks a lot.