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Micro-servos and a small receiver are basic essentials with models of this type. Before starting construction thoroughly rub down the surfaces of all GRP parts with 400 abrasive paper, used wet. Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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The next step is to trial-fit the wing in the recess in the fuselage. Set it exactly central on the fuselage and secure it temporarily, so that you can mark the position of the dowels (26) on the leading edge. Remove Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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4 mm Ø hole in the half-former (53) to clear the latch pin (20) - see fuselage side elevation. Open up the hole to about 5 mm Ø using a round file, and tack the latch (20) in place with a little cyano (don’t glue it Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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Apply several coats of clear dope to seal the covering. We recommend a final coat of Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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(you will need to enlarge it slightly at the front), taking the same safety measures as already described. All that remains now is to fit the dummy engines. Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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Tigercat’s aerobatic capabilities are impressive. Although the wing loading is relatively high, this offers advantages in dynamic aerobatics (higher kinetic energy); however, the landing speed is always manageable. We hope you have many hours of pleasure flying your new model. Happy landings! “aero-naut” Modellbau Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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Ready made Strip Balsa 10 x 3, as plan Strip Balsa 10 x 8, as plan Tube Brass 1.5 Ø / 1.1 Ø As plan: dimensions taken from plan or model DIE-CUT SHEET DRAWINGS Building instructions - Grumman F7 F-3 Tigercat...
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