Reviews : HobbyBoss F9F-2 Panther

The kit comes with more than 90 parts, which are distributed over 3 gray and a clear spray frame. The rivets and the recessed engravings are fine and clean. The cockpit is very well equipped, the instruments have raised details and can be refined with a decal if you do not want to paint them. Furthermore, the chassis shafts are also nicely detailed. A complete spray frame is dedicated to the dropping weapons and the weapon stations. The corresponding holes in the wings have yet to be opened. Included in the kit are six 5inch rockets, six 50lbs and two 500lbs bombs. In addition, the additional tanks are included, which were attached to the wing tips. Unfortunately, the flap for the air brake cannot be displayed openly, also you do not have a choice for a model with wings folded. With the thin, cleanly printed decals, two panthers can be displayed. A US Navy machine in glossy sea blue everywhere and an Argentine insignia white over light gullgrey. Instructions are printed in a 6-page folded leaflet that shows four very clear main assembly stages and a parts plan. A separate color sheet has the painting and decaling choice superbly clear. With a very good level of detail and all the parts very well molded this kit is an excellent 1/72 F9F Panther. Highly recommended.