Geoffrey Abreu Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just finished this one today. The markings represent Neil Armstrongs F9F-2. He was shot down in this aircraft on Sept 3, 1951. While on a armed reconnaissance mission south of Wonsan, he was hit by ground fire while making a bombing run at about 350mph. While trying to regain control he subsequently collided with a telegraph pole at a altitude of about 20ft which sliced off about 3ft of his starboard wing. Armstrong then flew the stricken aircraft back over friendly territory and ejected. He planned to eject over water and await rescue by Navy Helicopters, but wind blew him over land and he was rescued by a roomate from flight school driving a jeep. Neil was in my Fraternity (Phi Delta Theta) Purdue '55. I also volunteer aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space museum which was the ship that recovered him after his Apollo 11 Mission to the moon so there are quite a few connections with this build. The kit is the 1/72 Hobbyboss F9F-2. I added a Eduard Zoom set. Quickboost nose and guns, resin nav lights from Aires and Aires wheels as well. Paint is MRP. Markings are from Starfighter Decals. 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very C O O L! Really nicely done model! Will you do any of the other astronauts aircraft? Jim Lovell's say? DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Lovely Panther and back story Geoffrey. Having just watched a few space related videos over the last few weeks I've often wondered if there was ever any decal sets that honored the many aircraft flown by these famous astronauts. It would be nice to know what else is out there. Cheers and well modelled... Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Nice tribute to the great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very nice Panther! I did not know that Armstrong was flying Pather... Obviously he was Navy pilot in those times, like almost all astronauts. 1 hour ago, DennisTheBear said: Will you do any of the other astronauts aircraft? Jim Lovell's say? I think some of us has some machines of astronaust. Let me tell you that some 20+ years ago I made Matchbox F4U4 Corsair used by John Glenn at the end of WWII (decals by ESCI): Cheers J-W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very well done tribute to Mr. Armstrong’s military career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very nice work and a fascinating history of connections too - great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Nicely done model and great to have the story behind it, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very nice model and tribute, congrats. My fav picture is the one where the panther stands on the book. Great shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very nicely done and extraordinary story behind it. Well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Great build! How was the kit? I've wanted one of these for awhile but I've never built anything from Trumpeter. Edited April 13, 2018 by Thud4444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Lovely Panther and great back-story. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Excellent build. Thanks for providing the back story too. Neil had a few close brushes with the Reaper before he even got to the moon! He definitely had the Right Stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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