Franklin Mint 1/48th scale model

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Franklin Mint 1/48th scale model

Post by Gunner » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:33 pm

Last week I found this on ebay for $51 including shipping, it just arrived today! Very nice detail - Striker has to get one of these!!

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Post by Lawndart » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:38 pm

Good 'ol Pete McCaffrey, Lead Solo #5, '93 season. Nice model! :D

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Post by Gunner » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:45 pm

The folks at Franklin Mint must have a copy of "Summer Thunder". :)
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Post by Lawndart » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:49 pm

or "Thunder over the Pacific" DVD by the History Channel. :wink:

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Post by Airshow fan » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:59 pm

Did you have to put it together or was it already assembled?
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Post by Gunner » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:01 am

Airshow fan wrote:Did you have to put it together or was it already assembled?
It is a metal die cast model - hand painted and ready to display. About 12" long and weighs a couple pounds. My only disapointment is that the gear doesn't retract (but they do sit solidly on the counter :wink: ) You can find them anytime on ebay...
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Post by STRIKER » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:44 pm

Great find.....you definitely got the best # out of 1-6 hehehe.
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Post by Gunner » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:13 pm

STRIKER wrote:Great find.....you definitely got the best # out of 1-6 hehehe.
'Thought you'd like that Striker :D
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Post by Racer » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:30 pm

I also have that bad boy sitting to the left of my monitors.
To the right side I have the FA-18 in the Blue Angels scheme.
They keep me motivated while formation flying.

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Post by FALCON56 » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:22 am

to find models of the Thunderbirds, blue angels and any other jet go to ... www.flyingmule.com they have a whole list of aircraft they sell..
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