The F-89 Channel at iModeler (3 articles)

The F-89 Channel at iModeler

Northrop F-89 Scorpion

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3 articles
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Revell 1/48 F-89D Scorpion

by Josh Patterson on March 9, 2014
in Aviation — 20 Comments

Just completed my F-89D, one of my favorite planes. This particular plane ended up in the drink after having an engine fail on takeoff. The pilot brought it back around and landed hot and heavy and was unable to get it stopped and overran the r[...]

F-89D Scorpion in the paint shop!

by Josh Patterson on February 22, 2014
in Aviation — 16 Comments

I've had this D sitting on the shelf ready for paint for a while waiting to finish my C version. Just got the urge to get it done. I took photos of the steps I use when doing a natural metal bird. This kit lends itself well to metalizer because[...]

1/72, F-89 Scorpion, Revell

by Michael Wayne Knowles on October 3, 2013
in Aviation — 11 Comments

I found this model in my stash of old models in my parents attic, and was pleasantly surprised. As a straight from the box production, it has real "class." Right from the Cold War days of flying shot guns, the Scorpion was designed to shoot do[...]