1/48 Tamiya F2 A Buffalo

Gallery Article by David Rapasi on Nov 23 2009

 

The camouflaged F2 A is a Marine aircraft from FMF 221 that fought in the Battle of Midway.

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The colorful F2 A of VF-2 carries the Lemon Yellow tail surfaces of Lexington's air group. The True Blue cowling, fuselage band, and wing chevrons are the 3rd Section's assigned recognition color.

The Navy aircraft is finished with a custom silver lacquer and Model Master Paints. The Marine aircraft is finished with Model Master Paints. Both models used the kit decals.

David Rapasi

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Photos and text © by David Rapasi