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Lonestar Models 1/48
F9F-2 Wheel and Dive Brake Wells

By Boyd Waechter

Date of Review July 2007
Manufacturer Lonestar Models
Subject F9F-2 Panther Wheel and Dive Brake Wells
Scale 1/48
Kit Number -
Media Resin
Pros Nice upgrade to the Trumpeter/Hobbycraft kit
Cons  
Skill Level Intermediate
MSRP (USD) $12.00 + $4 P&H

Continuing in his development of a number of update sets for the Trumpeter F9F-2/2P Panther kits, Mike West of Lone Star Models is now offering a replacement wheelwell and dive brake well set. Although the attached photograph shows the left and right main wheelwells as one piece (test shot), Mike has now split the wheelwell into two pieces to make it easier to install. This is particularly important if you are going to fold the wings since the outside wall is part of the wingfold bulkheads.

Part 1 of the Ginter series of books on the F9F Panthers is a good reference which clearly shows how these parts all interact with one another. Both the book and this set is recommended.

The set is available for $12 + $4 P&H directly from Lone Star Models at lsmodels@pdq.net. Also check-out Mike’s web page for a listing and photos of all of his products at www.lonestarmodels.com. Great Models also carry Mike’s line of products, but check on their availability if ordering from them. They tend to sell-out quickly.

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