Grumman F4F Wildcat - Build Photos

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1. A wood framework fits inside the vacuum formed cowling.

 

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2. Tail group builds over the plan.
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3. Wing framework finished and ready for sheeting from the main to the leading edge.
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5. Right hand built free.
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6. Motor mount in place; belly hatch has been cut free.
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4. Left side of fuse built on the board.
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7. Framework complete and plastic parts in place.

Howard DGA-3 "Pete" - Build Photos

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1. Stripping tool and foam forms for building the laminated outlines of the tail group.

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2. Laminations wrapped around the forms and pinned into place while the glue dries.

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3. Laminated outlines filled with the tail framework.

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4. Left and right handed side panels built over the plan.

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5. Side panels squared up and joined with the lower formers.

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6. Top formers going into place.

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7. Stringers and sheeting of the nose and rear turtledeck complete.

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8. Wings going together.

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9. Spindly Pete landing gear--the bracing wire is a must-have on this model.

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10. Soft balsa spinner turned on a drill.

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11. Japanese tissue doped with water-based polyurethane.