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| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 23-Aug-09 17:24 |  | | Views : 1121 | | Using tracing paper, I traced the scoop outline and then turned the paper over and traced it onto harder 3/32" stock with a pen. Remove the paper and outline the pattern with the pen. The rounded tip of the pen and a small amout of pressure "cuts" the outline into the wood which makes removal of the center wood easier. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 22-Aug-09 20:36 |  | | Views : 1158 | | Almost there... |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 19-Aug-09 21:18 |  | | Views : 1023 | |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 18-Aug-09 06:50 |  | | Views : 1069 | |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 16-Aug-09 22:02 |  | | Views : 1315 | |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 11-Aug-09 23:15 |  | | Views : 1342 | |
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| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 10-Aug-09 21:49 |  | | Views : 1164 | | Extra wood at the ends make for easier shaping and smoother covering. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 10-Aug-09 21:47 |  | | Views : 1222 | |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 10-Aug-09 21:46 |  | | Views : 1260 | | The fin frame is the same construction as the stabilizer. The rudder is 1/16" balsa center and the ribs are also 1/16". I got this idea from the big Top Flite kits. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 09-Aug-09 23:39 |  | | Views : 1232 | | The cowlings on the Tigetcat are the same size as the cowling on the Bearcat and these are both 1/24 scale. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 09-Aug-09 23:36 |  | | Views : 1206 | | Tomorrow the "Finn"...;_). |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #23, Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat | Build | 08-Aug-09 01:52 |  | | Views : 1166 | |
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