Monogram 1/48 F9F-5 Panther

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Hey FSM,

Here’s another ol’ Revellogram I wrapped up for a Revellogram Group Build on another site. I really enjoyed this kit. Low parts count, good fit, and decent detail. I rescribed the plastic and pretty much built it out of the box. I used some twisted fine wire to replicate the rope ejection pull handles, some drilled-out plastic rod for the gun barrels, and some tape for some simple seatbelts. Besides that, I used Eagle Strike decals for the markings. The kit was painted using MM enamels and Alclad lacquers. I would definitely love to build another one of these little kits. I think the next one might be a NMF Panther.

Enjoy the photos!

Thanks for looking. Feel free to share your comments, questions, and criticisms. Here’s to mashing plastic in '19!

Happy Holidays FSM!

-O

(Note: Edit made to add photo with my VMFT-20 F4U-4.)

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Very nice build of a classic jet, well done

Theuns

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Looks great!

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Beautifully smooth paint job O. I dig these early jets and you’ve done a good job of it.

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That is a sweet lookin’ little jet!

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Really nice build, oortiz. The paint is very well done. I have this same kit but I haven’t figured how I want to build it yet.

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That’s a sharp panther O!! Beautifully painted.

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Thanks for the kind words FSM. I added a photo to my original post of my Panther with a 1/48 Hasegawa F4U-4 I built in VMFT-20 colors.

Again, I appreciate the compliments. Thanks for looking!

-O

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I agree with all the positive comments. I also really like the livery of both the Panther and the Corsair.

Question: What years was that F4U-4 active?

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Love the finish and the markings look great.

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That’s a very nice build. Always thought the Panther was a nice looking aircraft, and you did it justice there

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Super job. The Monogram kit is the only -5 in 1/48 and it is a decent kit.

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Excellent pairing, the Corsair and the Panther. Well done.

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How did I miss this? Great builds

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The F4U-4 entered service in 1945. They were assigned to squadrons that summer. They stayed around at least into the Korean War in Navy & Marine Corps squadrons. The served alongside the F4U-5 and AU-1 versions in Korea.

O, that is one fantastic build of the Monogram Panther! Flawless work!

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That looks awesome with the re-scribed panel lines!