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Vought Rapier FB Mk-2

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June 21, 2016, 11:26:40 AM


Design of the Rapier was started in 1943 by the Vought company in the USA. The official US Navy designation was XF5U-1. The first prototype was completed in 1946 and after some initial vibration problems with the long propeller shafts the development proceeded smoothly.
The first US Navy F5U-1s entered service in October 1947 and proved a good match for the Mitsubishi A8M fighters that were appearing at the front at about the same time.
The Rapier was exported to a number of Allied countries, mostly as naval fighters but the Free French also used them from land bases.
The Rapier was a fast aircraft with a top speed of 890km/h in its fighter configuration. It was used as a pure fighter but also as a fighter bomber.
The Royal Navy used 254 Rapiers in the F Mk-1 (F5U-1a) and FB Mk-2 (FBU-4) variants from its aircraft carriers.





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#1
June 21, 2016, 12:11:36 PM
Nice one ! Looks like quite the character from the front  :thumbsup: The new props and paint look good on her !

:cheers:
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#2
June 21, 2016, 12:21:34 PM
Very nice! :thumbsup:
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#3
June 21, 2016, 12:53:12 PM
Best looking Pancake I've seen in a long time.  :thumbsup: :bow:
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TallEng

#4
June 21, 2016, 03:22:24 PM
I'm with the others,
Very nice :thumbsup:
Something Sea Hornetish about the nose/cockpit?

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#5
June 21, 2016, 07:08:47 PM
Oh YES!  :cheers:
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#6
June 22, 2016, 02:01:49 AM
Yeah baby!

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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RAFF-35

#7
June 22, 2016, 05:54:37 AM
That's really really pretty  :lol:
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NARSES2

#8
June 22, 2016, 06:31:36 AM
Really, really nice. I will be building one when I return from "oooop North". I couldn't decide between FAA or US Atlantic Fleet. Looks like I now know which one she will be  ;D
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#9
June 23, 2016, 03:07:24 AM
If they were still in FAA service during Suez where would they have painted the stripes?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

#10
June 23, 2016, 03:32:50 AM
Oh, yeah! :ph34r:
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#11
June 23, 2016, 06:25:56 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 23, 2016, 03:07:24 AM
If they were still in FAA service during Suez where would they have painted the stripes?

Probably enough room on the tail planes ?
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PR19_Kit

#12
June 23, 2016, 06:38:43 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 23, 2016, 03:07:24 AM
If they were still in FAA service during Suez where would they have painted the stripes?

Right across the wing/fuselage from port to starboard?
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

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#13
June 23, 2016, 07:12:02 AM
Quote from: TallEng on June 21, 2016, 03:22:24 PM
I'm with the others,
Very nice :thumbsup:
Something Sea Hornetish about the nose/cockpit?

Regards
Keith

I has a Sea Hornet flash, too.

Neat job.  :thumbsup:
Whatever.

Air21

#14
June 26, 2016, 05:54:48 PM
Is this the new Kitty hawk kit?  Very well done! :tornado:
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