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F7F-3 Tigercat
The prototype XF7F-1 was ordered by the US
Navy on May 30, 1941 and had its maiden flight in October of 1943. After
several minor improvements on the airframe, it went into series
production as the F7F-1 in April of 1944.
Intensive training of carrier take-offs and landings followed, during
which the handling, cockpit layout and good performance of the aircraft,
in comparison to the Corsair, were praised by the pilots. 500 units were
built of the F7F-1.
Further improvement of the design consisted on increasing engine power,
incorporating thicker aluminum sheet metal on the upper wing skins, and
increasing the area of the vertical stabilizer. This was then named the
F7F-3, of which 250 units were built. At the end of WWII, in which the
F7F played only a minor role, existing F7F-2 were converted to F7F-2D
models.
Armament on almost all units consisted of 4 50 cal. MG’s in the fuselage
nose. On the center station, beneath the fuselage, a 2000lb. Bomb could
be carried, and on the outer wing stations usually AR or HVAR rockets
were carried. Additionally, 4 20mm MG’s were installed in the wings.
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Original |
Original |
Model 1:5,5 |
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Feet/Inch |
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| Wing
span: |
51 / 6 |
15.697 |
2.854 mm |
| Length: |
45 / 5 |
13.852 |
2.519 mm |
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| F7F-3 Tigercat |
Our model of the Tigercat maintains the original’s character. All panel joints and details are incorporated in the molds, and appear clearly on the molded parts, due to the meticulous hand laminating technique applied.
All larger parts, such as wings, fuselage, etc. are constructed as a glassfiber/Herex-sandwich, reinforced with carbon fiber where necessary. This assures low weight combined with high structural integrity.
All flight control surfaces are also all composite. Bulkhead, ribs, formers, joiner systems, servo trays, support structures for landing gear, engines, fuel tanks, etc. are built into the individual components, when they are built in the mold.
Since the whole model is completely pre-fabricated, and joiner systems, etc. are also incorporated, wing dihedral, longitudinal dihedral, engine down-and side thrust are already set and require no further adjustment.
Due to this high amount of pre-fabrication, the Tigercat can be ready to fly in a relatively short period of time.
The building instructions come in the form of a CD-ROM, with numerous pictures of the different build stages, which of course can always be printed out, if so required.
The Tigercat is designed to have an AUW of 22-25kgs (48-55 lbs)
We recommend using two engines with 35-50 cc displacement each and 2 60cc engines as a maximum.
The Tigercat breaks down into several pieces, so that it can easily be transported in a medium sized sedan or wagon.
At the field, the Tigercat is quickly assembled from the 2 fuselage halves, wing center section, 2 engine pylons, the 2 outer wing panels, and the 2 horizontal stabilizer halves.
Project status: in production
Detailed info about the design and development of the ScaleWings models can be found in the corresponding sections of this website.
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| Price list ScaleWings Tigercat F7F-3 |
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Description |
Construction |
Part no. |
Picture |
Price |
1:5.5 scale F7F-3 Tigercat kit, 285 cm ( 112 in ) span
Consisting of individual parts according to parts list
Building instructions and building pictures on CD-ROM |
F7F-000 |
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€ 3.975,- |
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Kit parts |
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Included
in the
kit |
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Fuselage-forward section |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with formers
RC-Batt. and Nosegear incorporated |
F7F-010 |
A B C |
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Fuselage-aft section |
GRP-Herex sandwich, vertical stabilizer formers, vertical stabilizer spar, joiner receptacle for horizontal stabilizers incorporated. |
F7F-020 |
A B C |
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Fuselage-cover above wing center section |
GRP |
F7F-030 |
A B C |
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Wing - center section |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, wing joiner system incorporated |
F7F-100 |
A B C |
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Wing- l/h outer panel |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, wing joiner system incorporated |
F7F-110 |
A B C |
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Wing- r/h outer panel |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, wing joiner system incorporated |
F7F-120 |
A B C |
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L/H engine pylon |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with formers and support structure for landing gear, engine, etc. incorporated |
F7F-200 |
A B C |
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R/H engine pylon |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with formers and support structure for landing gear, engine, etc. incorporated |
F7F-210 |
A B C |
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Engine cowling |
GRP |
F7F-220 |
A |
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L/H horizontal stabilizer |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, joiner system incorporated |
F7F-140 |
A B C |
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R/H horizontal stabilizer |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, joiner system incorporated |
F7F-150 |
A B C |
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L/H inbd flap |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs, joiner system incorporated |
F7F-300 |
A B |
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R/H inbd flap |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-305 |
A B |
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L/H outbd flap |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-310 |
A B |
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R/H outbd flap |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-315 |
A B |
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L/H aileron |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-320 |
A B |
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R/H aileron |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-325 |
A B |
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L/H elevator |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-330 |
A B |
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R/H elevator |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-335 |
A B |
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Rudder |
GRP-Herex sandwich, with spars, ribs incorporated |
F7F-340 |
A B |
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Set of hinges for flaps, ailerons, elevators, rudder control horns |
Novotex milling parts |
F7F-345 |
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Position light covers, L/H & R/H |
Clear plastic |
F7F-130 |
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Wing joiner system |
45mm dia aluminium tube |
F7F-400 |
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Horizontal stabilizer joiner system |
16mm and 20mm aluminium tube |
F7F-410 |
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Wing joiner |
Aluminium profile |
F7F-420 |
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Canopy frame |
GRP |
F7F-500 |
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| Forward Canopy |
Clear plastic |
F7F-510 |
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| Accessories |
Screws, stencils, … |
F7F-515 |
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Completation and accessories: |
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Price |
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Aft Canopy |
Clear plastic |
F7F-520 |
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€ 24,- |
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Forward cockpit detailing set |
Milling parts, instrument panel |
F7F-530 |
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€ 98,- |
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Aft cockpit detailing set |
Milling parts, instrument panel |
F7F-540 |
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€ 69,- |
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Flight controls set (pushrods, wire, fittings ) |
for flaps, ailerons, rudder, elevator |
F7F-350 |
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€ 35,- |
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Retractable landing gear |
Scale retractable gear
Includes pneumatic reservoir, electronic valve, tubing, connectors. complete, with all accessoires: 140 pieces
Scale Wheels, incl. Scale rims, brakes, tires, electronic brake valve, tubing, complete 76 pieces |
F7F-600
F7F-610
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A B C
A B C
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€ 1.378,-
€ 595,-
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Compressed air failsave module
automatical gear come out in case of compressed air loss |
F7F-615 |
A |
€ 75,- |
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Landing gear door actuators |
6ea. Pneumatic cylinders, connections, 2ea. Electronic valves, door sequencer, tubing, connectors, complete 98 pieces |
F7F-620 |
A |
€ 678,- |
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Engine set ZDZ 50 NG |
Include ignition system, engine former, elastic mounts, servo mount, throttle connection, scale spinner. |
F7F-700 |
A B |
€ 748,- |
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Custom header and muffler by MTW |
Includes custom header, Teflon tubing, clamps, mount, GRP cooling duct, misc. |
F7F-710 |
A B C |
€ 338,- |
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Tank set 500 ccm |
Includes mounts, pick-up, bulkheads, Dubro filler valve, tubing, misc. |
F7F-720 |
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€ 69,- |
| DPSI RV mini 6 |
DPSI “Dual Power Servo Interface” the power-supply-system |
F7F-730 |
A |
€ 189,- |
| Plug & socket set |
Plugs, sockets, socket housings, safety clips, mounting frames, nuts bolts, total of 72 pieces |
F7F-750 |
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€ 69,- |
| Antenna check |
(sounds alarm, when antenna is not plugged in) consisting of beeper, components, wiring diagram, plug-in connectors. |
F7F-760 |
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€ 29,- |
| Dummy radial engine |
9 cylinder dummy radial engine, vaccum formed, complete with rocker arm covers, attachment frame and hardware, miscellaneous parts |
F7F-770 |
A |
€ 69,- |
| Varnish stencils |
foils, US-Marine-Corps-sticker, detailed photo set on CD |
F7F-740 |
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€ 98,- |
| All prices inclusive 20 % VAT, plus packaging and transport |
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