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Flyhawk USN Air Power 1 set
Fordboy
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 03:59 PM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates

Flyhawk called by the news desk and supplied us with a sneak peek of their latest release.

Check it out.

Link to Item

If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!

Sean
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 07:08 AM UTC
Sean,

Am I seeing things or does this set include canopy frames ?
Fordboy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 05:31 PM UTC
They look very much like canopy frames to me.

Anyone else have a view?

Cheers


Sean
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 10:40 PM UTC

Quoted Text

They look very much like canopy frames to me.

Anyone else have a view?

Cheers


Sean



Well if all else fails, we should know in 1 to 2 weeks. I just ordered a set from China. Now if we can just get them to do the same for IJN aircraft.
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 05:15 PM UTC
Fits trumpeter aircraft slightly better than dragon ones. TBD's corrugated wing is a bit difficult to fold properly. Otherwise fairly comprehensive sets.
pagodaphile
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Posted: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 12:06 AM UTC
I just received this set in the mail. Not only are there canopy frames provided for all four types of aircraft, but there are separate frames included to depict the canopy in the open position.

Most impressive are the TBF canopies, with the rear turret ball represented and the gunners canopies offered in the folded open position.

Thanks for bringing attention to this set Sean, I predict we will soon be seeing more activity on the 1/700 flight deck.
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