article FG-1D Corsair, BuNo 92050 “Race 94” or “Big Hummer” – RENO (1963–1972)Scale: 1/48Base kit: Tamiya F4U-1DSubject: FG-1D Corsair BuNo 92050 – Reno Racer “Race 94 / Big Hummer”Builder inspiration: Patrice FresnelIntroductionThe FG-1D Corsair BuNo…
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