Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk
This is the Monogram kit from 1968 in 1/72 scale. Even though it is over fifty years old the kit still compares well to recent releases, featuring some very nice surface detail and clever engineering which ensures correct alignment and easy construction. I dressed this one up with a resin cockpit from Starfighter Decals, and also used their sheet 72-107 for the markings. The aircraft is BuNo 9363 assigned to VF-1B “Tophatters” aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) in 1933.
For anyone interested, there is a short build post here: https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2020/07/31/monogram-curtiss-f11c-2-goshawk-build/
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Spiros Pendedekas said on September 3, 2020
You created a masterpiece out of this "oldie but goodie" kit, Jeff!
I like it a lot!
Tom Bebout said on September 3, 2020
Just checked out your build post Jeff, nicely done. The addition of the resin cockpit is a real plus for this oldie but goodie. I've also used Starfighter decals on some of my builds and I really liked the way they performed.
Jeff Groves said on September 4, 2020
Thanks Tom! I've never had any trouble with the Starfighter stuff, they've really breathed new life into some of these old classic kits.
Rob Anderson said on September 3, 2020
Really nice build! I really think Monogram set the standard in aircraft kits for everyone to follow, there was a point where even the mighty Tamiya was playing catch up to them.
Erik Gjørup said on September 3, 2020
cool
Peter Klin said on September 3, 2020
This is a wonderful model of a "yellow wing", love it!
You did a very good job with rigging, which is an essential component for a biplane model.
Robert Knaack said on September 3, 2020
Love those yellow wing biplanes. Outstanding job on this kit, it's gotta be tiny! Beautiful!
Bill Koppos said on September 3, 2020
A real eye-catcher from a golden age. Big Like.
Eric Berg said on September 3, 2020
Sweet!
Greg Kittinger said on September 3, 2020
A real beauty! Love everything you did with this kit.
Robert Royes said on September 3, 2020
It's great to see this built, nice! The rigging must have been tedious.
Tom Cleaver said on September 3, 2020
Big Like on this. You're so right about the innate quality of the kit, and the aftermarket from Starfighter really does set things. You can put the P-6E and the F4B-4 on the same list.
Really nice result here.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on September 3, 2020
Wow, amazing what can be done with an old kit. I remeber building it in the late 70s. Smashing details!
John vd Biggelaar said on September 3, 2020
Nice colorful build.
Rigging also looks great on your build.
You brought this old kit to life.
Haslam Yeoman said on September 3, 2020
Monogram have always made excellent kits and you have turned this into an absolute gem.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on September 3, 2020
I will repeat our friend @Spiros Pendedekas:
"You created a masterpiece out of this “oldie but goodie” kit, Jeff!"
George R Blair Jr said on September 3, 2020
This is a really tiny model, Jeff (@inchhigh), and you have brought out the best in this old kit. Rigging this model must have been fun. :o)
Jeff Groves said on September 4, 2020
The rigging is 0.004" Nitenol wire, good stuff to work with.
Allan J Withers said on September 4, 2020
Pretty little thing Jeff, nicely done.
Jeff Groves said on September 4, 2020
Thanks for all the kind words, much appreciated!
DE4EVER said on September 5, 2020
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
This is really a beautiful work build of the classic Monogram Goshawk Jeff.
The rigging alone set's this one apart. Very attractive paint work, well applied.
Always love those Monogram kits.