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1/48 - McDonnell F2H-2/P Banshee by Kitty Hawk - released - correction & F2H-2N sets by Rieth Creations


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Recce version F2H-2P is cancelled

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Kitty Hawk Models has announced that the 1/32 F11F Tiger project has been cancelled because of a projected lack of sales. If you disagree, you can let them know on their Facebook page or if you prefer a 1/48 F11F Tiger, you can let them know that as well. They've also indicated that while the F2H-2 and F2H-3 are still coming, the F2H-2P has also been cancelled.

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How long till this is released? I've been waiting impatiently. It was supposed to have been released by now. There has never been a good kit of this aircraft. My grandfather was in a squadron the had Banshees in the late 50's, and I can't wait to build it for him.

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Kittyhawk was at the model show this last weekend. I spoke to the rep and inquired about the status of the Banshee. He said the first variant, the F2H-2, will be released by Christmas, with the -3 next year. I hope this holds true. I have been waiting quite a while for this kit.

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The F2H-2P has been cancelled ! :weep:

I should've figured that would happen. The model companies hate recce aircraft, as they aren't as glamorous or exciting as fighters or bombers.

Oh well, one more company to boycott. :nono:

Larry

Don't look like it's cancelled to me..

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Don't look like it's cancelled to me..

Straight from Kitty Hawk, the F2H-2P nose will be in the box.

Happy Father's Day (for those who celebrate it today),

Interesting how the company has flip-flopped their decision.

I will wait & see, when the kit is finally released.

Larry

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Interesting how the company has flip-flopped their decision.

Larry, it was nothing nefarious, just working out how to include the nose which they did. It is far better to ask the company directly than assume online.

Regards,

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I'm glad to see this finally being released, however, a little disappointed that it is not the -3 version. I assume it will follow (hopefully).

Kittyhawk, if you're reading this, pretty please do these markings so I can make this kit for my grandpa. VF-52 Sealancers, USS Ticonderoga 1958-1959.

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Future reference book.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/736521713066784/photos/a.736556396396649.1073741827.736521713066784/1143446559040962/?type=3&theater

 

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(..) a new book from Bert & Rock. it is ahead of our kit by a couple of weeks. so get it. read all about the Banshee, so you can make a beautiful model

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And of course don't forget Steve Ginter book: McDonnell F2H-1, F2H-2/2B/2N/2P "BANSHEES"

Source: http://www.ginterbooks.com/NAVAL/NF73.htm

 

NF73.jpg

 

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madcat911, on 06 Jul 2016 - 4:31 PM, said:madcat911, on 06 Jul 2016 - 4:31 PM, said:

Boxart.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/736521713066784/photos/a.736556396396649.1073741827.736521713066784/1156265784425706/?type=3&theater

And also here: http://www.kittyhawkmodel.com/#!kh80131/c18wt

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