Grumman F9F-8 Cougar

By sheer luck we managed to find one in its original box, complete and unstarted. 

Much sough after and after the devastating destruction of Fisher Models during the forrest fires in Paradise we do not expect these magnificent kits to ever appear again.

Our new kit of the F9F-8 Cougar is sure to please the large scale collector and builder.This kit is getting rave reviews and winning contests all over!
The one piece hollow-cast fuselage snaps into the main wing for a totally hidden joint.Stabilisers are tabbed for perfect location onto the fin, and the landing gear are steel reinforced to prevent any sag.Fully detailed cockpit tub , ejection seat and wheel wells. Photo etched details and dashboard.
Seamless air intakes, optional position flaps, speed brakes, elevators and clear cast resin or vac-formed canopy,cast resin nav lights, inflight re-fuelling probe .
Complete load of 4 Sidewinder missiles with correct pylons and missile shoes , 2 drop tanks with Aero pylons, and 6 low-drag iron bombs with sway braces allow any combination of external stores desired.You won't have to search for extras!
Decals for 4 different aircraft, along with beautiful full color placement guide with art by noted aviation artist and model builder Stephen Mudgett .
Markings for 2 ships from VF-61 Jolly Rogers , one in Glossy Sea Blue, and one in Gull Gray over White .A training bird from VT-24 in Gull Gray over White with International Orange trim , and of course , a ship from the Blue Angels .Full stencilling is included.
Comprehensive photo illustrated instruction manual to make construction a pleasure