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Old 07-16-2008, 10:12 PM   # 21 Quick Link (permalink)
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
Now look at that...Looks pretty close to scale to me...
Can't wait to add one of these or two of them.
Thanks for the pics Pappy.
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Simply Stunning. Incredibly beautiful and poetic. Fabulous fabulous fabulous.
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I like it. Think this might be my second non-Franklin Mint in my collection.
 
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
Simply Stunning. Incredibly beautiful and poetic. Fabulous fabulous fabulous.

Yup , its got me too, I just have to have one of those (or three).

I am drooling over this one for certain.

I love HM, I just got the Kate and I am really happy with it.


That can be my birthday prezzy from Lorraine, (now how do I break the news to her)?

Best if I get that new cabinet first eh!
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
FYI: full review and scads more pics posted: http://www.diecastace.com/review_HM_f3f.html
 
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Great review on your site....I gotta say i just love how tight that rigging is on that model.
Looks like they did a outstanding job.
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Great review, Pappy. I appreciate all of your hard work, and look forward to receiving mine next month.
 
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
Very nice though an all over gray one is the one I'm waiting for. Maybe like the one that crashed at OshKosh.
 
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
Nice review Pappy - but the aircraft is still ugly.

It can't help itself though. As leeG pointed out earlier, it's a Grumman...

Regardless, all versions of this fighter produced by Hobby Master will find a home in my collection. Nice work William and the rest of the Hobby Master Crew.
 
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Re: Pics: HA7301 - Grumman F3F-1, "Flying Barrel", USN VF-3
Looks superb! I'll be getting a couple of these for sure. Hobby Master rocks!

Thanks for the great pictures, Pappy.

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