My 1/32nd Monogram F3F-3

[stoney]

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

[stoney]

Well, I see my photos didn't show. Let me try something else.

[stoney]

OKAY..maybe this....

[stoney]

[LSP_Kevin]

Looks great mate! Looks like you've figured out the photo-posting thing too.

 

Kev

[Jack]

You did the old lady justice, very clean build, congrats.

 

J.

[stoney]

Thanks guys. I see I have to tighten up the center section wires.

[Guest Peterpools]

Beautiful build. Great looking F3F-3. The Boys from Bethpage would be proud!

 

Peter

[Guest]

NICE! Good job, I like it!.....Harv

[LSP_Ron]

I like it!

[Mikester]

Looks great!