[lanslide]

I saw photos of this model on TFM's website. Is this model missing some wing insignias? I thought there were 4 wing insignias on early WWII aircraft rather than the 2 shown.

[lanslide]

Oops - sorry - I did a little more research and it looks like the model is accurate. I have Joe Foss' Cat. What is the general consensus of O'Hare's Cat?

[Ara1]

Hey Lanslide,

I will be checking out Carousel's Wildcat this weekend-- may pick it up if they are out of Pearl P-40's.

[Ara1]

I am reading "Queen of the Flat Tops" by Stanley Johnson (1943) and it was written before Butch died. Johnson was a correspondent, on the ship during Coral Sea and also as she was sunk. There are some good Butch quotes in this book, esp. in shooting down Bettys.

[RockJock]

Originally Posted by Ara1

Hey Lanslide,

I will be checking out Carousel's Wildcat this weekend-- may pick it up if they are out of Pearl P-40's.

If you can't find one, check back with me. I believe I have an extra one or two on hand.

[conemaugh]

I just found the Butch O'Hare at a local hobby store. A bit pricey at $65. This is my first Carousel and I will tell you I am glad I held off from the Franklin Mint version. Everyting fit well and the magentic landing gear install works fine.

One thing, though. Is there suppoed to be a stand for these models? I couldn't find one in the box, yet they give you a "gear up" option.

[hunhunter]

If anyone ever flys into O'Hare Airport in Chicago, they have a Butch O'Hare Wildcat on display ( small memorial ). It's worth the stop....


Regards,
Mike

[Art LeBrun]

it looks like "some" F4F with VF-3 and VF-6 had only 2 stars instead of 4...........I read Queen of the Flattops as a kid growing up. What a story. Today I
know what ship Carrier 2 was.

[mustangdriver]

THe FM WIldat is a turn in the right direction for FM, but the C1 Wildcats are still tops. I have the OHare and the Foss Wildcats. THey are sweet.

[Daywalker]

Originally Posted by conemaugh

I just found the Butch O'Hare at a local hobby store. A bit pricey at $65. This is my first Carousel and I will tell you I am glad I held off from the Franklin Mint version. Everyting fit well and the magentic landing gear install works fine.

One thing, though. Is there suppoed to be a stand for these models? I couldn't find one in the box, yet they give you a "gear up" option.

C 1 dosent support a stand for there models. They only provide a display base for all there releases.