| G-5/FF-1 'Fifi' Military Aircraft Model G-5/FF-1 'Fifi' Military Aircraft Model Excellent Craftsmanship!
Our master craftsmen, working from three-dimensional drawings, handcraft each model from either the finest Philippine mahogany or state-of-the-art composite. Each model is shaped with remarkable precision and attention to detail. Several stages of fine sanding, between primer coats, produce a smooth finish ready for final painting. Talented artists using ultra-fine brushes and decals, paint the nose art, stripes and markings. A final coat of clear polyurethane provides lasting protection and brilliance. Item Details:- 1/24 scale model
- Wing Span: 17.75 Inches
- Length:12.25 Inches
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- Hand made from fine Philippine mahogany or state-of-the-art composite
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Model Description This collectable model G-5/FF-1 represents the first of a long line of Grumman naval aircraft, a biplane fighter that first flew in 1931. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by skilled craftsmen using a wealth of detail, this 1/24-scale model G-5/FF-1 makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff. The G-5/FF-1, known as FiFi, served frontline Navy units for only three years, but marked the entry of a long line of Grumman Aircraft to the service. Powered by a 700-horsepower Wright R-1820 Cyclone, the CG-5/FF-1 could reach speeds of 201 mph, faster than any other Navy fighter of the day. Armament consisted of two ,30-caliber machine guns and 100 pounds of bombs. After being withdrawn from line units, the FF-1s continued to fly until the late 1930s, with some being re-equipped with dual controls and used as trainers. |
