This sheet is a continuation of our collaborative effort Detail & Scale. This sheet was designed using the incredible reference resources of Bert Kinzey; one of the world’s premier aviation authors and enthusiasts. Our sheets are designed to compliment Detail & Scale’s new line of digital reference books covering the F3H Demon & the F9F-8 Cougar.
(F/D&S-4804) “Colorful Gray & White Cougars” includes options for seven F9F-8 single seat Cougars and three F9F-8P Photo Reconnaissance Cougars in the handsome Gull Gray over White scheme. This set is designed for use with the 1/48 Kittyhawk kit, and enough stenciling & data is provided for the modeler to build two complete models. Here’s a rundown of the aircraft covered:
VA-46, F9F-8 141217, USS RANDOLPH , 1957
VF-144, F9F-8 144301, USS HORNET, 1957
VA-26, F9F-8 144339, USS KEARSARGE, 1957
VF-123, F9F-8 144353, NAS EL CENTRO, 1956
VA-36, F9F-8 141177, USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1958
VF-81, F9F-8B 141099, USS INTREPID, 1958
VA-76, F9F-8 144294, USS INTREPID, 1958
VFP-61, F9F-8P 141726, USS LEXINGTON, 1957
VFP-62, F9F-8P 141688, 1958
VMCJ-2, F9F-8P 144425, USS SARATOGA, 1957
Decals printed by Cartograf.