Douglas TBD Devastator - Build Photos
![dev c1 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c1-scaled.jpg)
Tail group begins by laminating the outlines around foam forms
- Background
- Build photos
- Finished photos
- Article - Model Aviation
- RC Groups build thread
- Order a Shortkit from Manzano Laswerworks
![dev c2 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c2-scaled.jpg)
This design includes scale inset pinned hinges--but a conventional hinge can be used if preferred
![dev c3 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c3-scaled.jpg)
Completed tail group ready for covering
![dev c4 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c4-scaled.jpg)
Upper fuse is built on top of the board
![dev c5 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c5-scaled.jpg)
Because of the short nose, the powerplant and LiPo are fastened to a slide-out tray
![dev c6 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c6-scaled.jpg)
Completed fuse and built up cowling
![dev c7 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c7-scaled.jpg)
Basic wing framework with upper sheeting in plac
![dev c8 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c8-scaled.jpg)
Wings joined and landing gear installed
![dev c9 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c9-1024x768.jpg)
Corrugations were built up with low-tack tape and hign-build auto primer
![dev c10 Infield Engineering](https://infieldengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dev-c10-1024x576.jpg)
Pretty bones