stoney Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) This is the first time I've attempted to show a photo here, so I hope it works: Monogram 1/32nd F3F-3. I used Lone Star resin wings of the correct span. I scratch built the entire cockpit. The wheels were made thicker to scale (6in).Pilot is the figure included in the kit, but configured to fit in the seat. The flying/landing wires are ground down music wire. Model Master paints used through out, and Yellow Wings Decals also used. My references used was the "GRUMMAN F3F-3 in ACTION" book and drawings by Peter Westberg. I had the landing gear working because I thought they looked cool in operation. Alas, the extra weight of the larger,resin wings proved too much for the delicate joints in the gear. I had to glue them down. Edited August 3, 2011 by stoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Well, I see my photos didn't show. Let me try something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 OKAY..maybe this.... ivanmoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 ivanmoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks great mate! Looks like you've figured out the photo-posting thing too. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You did the old lady justice, very clean build, congrats. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks guys. I see I have to tighten up the center section wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Beautiful build. Great looking F3F-3. The Boys from Bethpage would be proud! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 NICE! Good job, I like it!.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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