John Jenkins Chicago Toy Soldier Show Treasure Hunt 2017 (3 Viewers)

[mestell]

One more quick post for today!
Easy one - Tom and his "Transformer" Vought F4U Corsair!!! Tom is modelling this aircraft better than Vanna can turn letters I think.
This upcoming JJD Corsair can be displayed with wings down or up - magnets at work! Pacemaker wearers beware...
You can display this on one of the Aircraft Carrier Bases with the wings plugged into the raised position. Opt to display it with the wings down and use 2 bases to showcase this beautiful bird! (I am biased, the Corsair is my fav airplane )
The Undercarriage is also interchangeable and the model can be displayed on any of the Flight Stands.
Expect this beaut in 2018 - First up will be another US carrier plane.

Question:
Why were the Corsair Wings moveable?

• The plane could fit inside the aircraft carrier.
• Wings were originally designed to flap, to aid the plane if the fuel ran out.
• They were designed to help the plane sink faster if shot down near enemy ships to avoid capture.

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Epic Pete PHOTOBOMB!

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More photos will be available on our Facebook page soon!

No fun happening in the TF room at all....
Julie

Now the waiting for delivery begins . . .

:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

John's Corsair prototype model landed on the deck of my USS Bunker Hill this morning . . . . Thank you John for your continued kindness and support of your customers . . . .
:smile2: Mike

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[Andanna]

The plane found a worthy Home - and owner.

 

[mestell]

The plane found a worthy Home - and owner.

Thank you very much Andreas . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Ivanhoe]

John's Corsair prototype model landed on the deck of my USS Bunker Hill this morning . . . . Thank you John for your continued kindness and support of your customers . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Congratulations !

Wonderful prize...Now you need to build, equip and man a 'Paint Shop' below deck.

 

[mestell]

Congratulations !

Wonderful prize...Now you need to build, equip and man a 'Paint Shop' below deck.

Thanks Ivanhoe . . . . " . . . a 'Paint Shop' below deck" . . . . Now wouldn't that make a great looking diorama . . .
:smile2: Mike