Douglas TBD Devastator - Build Photos
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
This design includes scale inset pinned hinges--but a conventional hinge can be used if preferred
Completed tail group ready for covering
Upper fuse is built on top of the board
Because of the short nose, the powerplant and LiPo are fastened to a slide-out tray
Completed fuse and built up cowling
Basic wing framework with upper sheeting in plac
Wings joined and landing gear installed
Corrugations were built up with low-tack tape and hign-build auto primer
Pretty bones