F2G Corsairs-old color pics

Merlin540 · **Joined:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:50 am **Posts:** 77

Here's Dick Becker's F2G-2 from the Cleveland Nats -ca. 1947
Found it on line (thanks to the original poster)- cleaned it up, re-formatted it and enhanced it a bit...hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Matt_in_NC · **Posted:** Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:48 am

I know that the larger (and infinitely more hideous) scoop probably worked a lot better than the original setup, but they sure managed to mangle the nose of an absolutely gorgeous airplane with it! The original production examples are, in my humble opinion, some of the most beautiful aircraft in the world. I hope #74 is restored with a reasonable scoop, similar to that used on #57. I remember my dad being impressed with the climb rate of this airplane...this coming from a guy who flew jets!

Merlin540 · **Joined:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:50 am **Posts:** 77

I couldn't agree more! That scoop from the Navy was awful.
And the F2G climb rate was phenomenal. Test Pilot Don Armstrong called it the 'Homesick Angel' because of it's incredible ability.

Here's Don getting into his 'Homesick Angel'.

the330thbg · **Joined:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:06 pm **Posts:** 2713

agreed..,the scoop makes it look almost 'Bearcat-ish'!

Merlin540 · **Joined:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:50 am **Posts:** 77

Here's a rare one-Race #84. It started life as F2G-1 Bu No 88457. Painted in all black, it was flown by Tony Gennazzo in the 1947 Cleveland National Air Races. It crashed at high speed, killing the pilot and destroying the plane. Carbon monoxide was the suspected culprit. It also had the second, low profile-style full-length intake scoop-the style utilized on the Odergaard restoration of Race #57.

Merlin540 · **Joined:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:50 am **Posts:** 77

Any interest..........??? :?:

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:23 pm

Uh....YEAH!! :twisted:

When I produce my 20 new-build Corsairs I figured five of them or so will be F2G's. One I would paint in this scheme and race it at, you guessed it. RENO! :wink:

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:24 pm

Double Post

F2G_lover · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:14 pm

Warbird Kid wrote:

Uh....YEAH!! :twisted:

When I produce my 20 new-build Corsairs I figured five of them or so will be F2G's. One I would paint in this scheme and race it at, you guessed it. RENO! :wink:

Put me down for a white one with clipped wings and a 94 on the side.

Great pictures! Thanks!

Mgawa · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:25 pm

Ultimate version of Corsair! I am wonder where to get 1/72 scale kit?

lestweforget · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:59 pm

Try here

http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=326607

Mgawa · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:08 pm

Excellent link- thank you

Please tell me as well box show this machine in sport colors, does it have also military markings?

Cheers

lestweforget · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:17 pm

No. I beleive it has markings for 4 racers. Perhaps there are aftermarket markings available.

lestweforget · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:17 pm

No. I beleive it has markings for 4 racers. Perhaps there are aftermarket markings available.

PS. I found this while searching
http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/special-hobby-1-72-f2g-1-2-super-corsair.html

Mgawa · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:26 pm

This is one I want to have... lets see how the order will work

Thank you very much LetsWeForget

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