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Republic F2N-2 Triton

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markm70

April 29, 2006, 06:21:08 PM
During the 50's the US Navy was looking for an alternative fighter to the North American FJ Fury.  Since Republic had absorbed Seversky, the previously assigned code of "N" was assigned to Republic.  Following their somewhat successful Seabolt conversion of the P-47 Thunderbolt, Republic followed with the F2N-2 Triton, although getting away from the thunder names they decided to stay with the "T" names.  

The rear fuselage was raised and strengthed for carrier duty as well as adding a tailhook and different landing gear/tires.  As was with the FJ Fury the Triton was also short lived with the fast moving developments in jet aviation. It only saw duty for two years and only served with one squadron VA-152 aboard the USS Forrestal.  Although the F2N-2 was designated as a fighter it was mainly used in the attack mode and flown by an attack squadron.  The Triton was mainly designed to carry the Bullpup missile but could be used in other roles as well.  The Triton was quickly replaced by the A-4 Skyhawk as it was better suited to the attack mission the Triton was used in.

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April 29, 2006, 06:26:47 PM
Very nice! I really like the gussett style addition to the tail fin.


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#2
April 29, 2006, 08:03:52 PM
Every inch a champion, great work Mark!  :wub:  :cheers:  
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April 30, 2006, 08:24:09 AM Last Edit: April 30, 2006, 01:10:41 PM by Brian da Basher
Aye carrumba what a magnificent build! It took me a couple of glances to figure out what you used as the basis for it. Fantastic!

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#4
April 30, 2006, 12:30:51 PM
Brilliant work Mark.  
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April 30, 2006, 01:36:21 PM
That's gorgeous, Mark!  Very cool!

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#6
April 30, 2006, 02:16:25 PM
Nice one!
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April 30, 2006, 02:26:38 PM Last Edit: April 30, 2006, 02:28:04 PM by Leigh
WOW :wub:
Yeah that looks "right" beautiful stuff and usually if I heard of anybody besmirching my beloved Fury they'd get a smack in the face with a wet kipper but you get a pass on that masterpiece. Funny how the simple things are oft the most effective, now I'm having thoughts of an FAA Thunderjet.

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#8
April 30, 2006, 05:47:58 PM
Every now and then, somebody here pulls a definite gem out of the mine and it looks like you were the man today, Mark!

What a great, believable twist!  !!!!!

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April 30, 2006, 08:52:03 PM
utterly believable - love this build, LOVE IT!

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#10
April 30, 2006, 11:56:31 PM
Well done Mark, a great scheme and finish too!

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#11
May 01, 2006, 06:05:41 AM
Beauty ! Love the paint scheme, and the little addition to the tail ( can't recall what that's called at the mo )

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#12
May 01, 2006, 12:49:54 PM
Quotethe little addition to the tail ( can't recall what that's called at the mo )

Its a fillet.  I also raised the rear fuselage using a drop tank half and putty.  I also scratched out the tailhook.  The decals came from a Microscale A-4 Skyhawk sheet and worked excellently.  Thanks for the kudos!

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#13
May 06, 2006, 01:27:55 AM
Really nice Mark
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