BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

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BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:55 am

Wanted to buy, completed giant scale model of the BVM (Bob Violett Models) F-80C Shooting Star for display at local ANG Base.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:42 pm

Have cash or rare NOS M-37, M-38 Sheetmetal to trade.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by TopKick » Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:20 pm

Here's a T-33: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=879286" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 8)
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:40 pm

Thanks. I kind of forgot about this. It is almost what I am looking for. F-80 is my goal, T-33 is close. A lot of work goes into one of these.
If it were in USAF marking, I would be more interested.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by TopKick » Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:44 pm

I have been building and flying radio controlled aircraft for twenty years. It's a fun hobby. 8)
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:06 pm

I got out of modeling years ago. The large scale jets such as BVM and Skymaster have gotten my attention. Would love to have an F-80 or T-33 in USAF markings as a reminder of the good old 40's 50's Jets.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:07 am

Still looking for giant scale model of F-80C Shooting Star for ANG display.
Will consider trading my NOS M-1 BOMBLIFT for the right model.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by TopKick » Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:16 pm

"Keep 'Em Rolling"
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:45 am

Thanks.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:48 pm

Still looking for a serious trade.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by TopKick » Thu Jan 09, 2014 4:59 am

What are you trading Ben? 8)
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:06 am

Rare M-1 Bomb Lift, am sure that the word has to get out, and I haven't really tried all that much.. We'll see what next Spring or Summer brings. There is no problem selling an M-1 Bomb Lift in perfect condition ready to use on a P-51. I have a waiting list should I choose to do that.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:55 pm

Still considering a trade, My rare NOS 1943 M-1 Bomblift with accessories for BVM or Skymaster F-80 Shooting Star model.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:38 pm

Still willing to trade my for 1943 M-1 Bomblift the right large scale F-80C Shooting Star from BVM or Skymaster.
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Re: BVM F-80C SHOOTING STAR

Post by TopKick » Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:11 pm

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