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The Grumman Sabrecat

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Dizzyfugu

#45
June 04, 2013, 02:56:49 AM Last Edit: June 04, 2013, 11:45:43 PM by Dizzyfugu
Yes, the stability problems made Grumman intruduce the taller fin (you are absolutely correct), which, BTW, was later taken over to the F8F-2.  ;)

I am looking forward to see yours with the HUGE propeller. I held the respective part from the Matchbox kit onto my conversion, and it looks intimidating! The most crazy thing: the Bearcat's tall landing gear makes its use actually feasible! But the I wondered about torque and low speed handling, and that made me switch to the five-bladed prop - and the "mixer" look, together with the fat spinner.  :wacko:

Some paint repairs have to be made, and the external ordnance is still on the work bench. But progress is good, I hope to be able to take (more) beauty pics towards the weekend.

I also made WiP pics from my conversion work and some details of the Art Model kit - all will be posted when everything is done.

Father Ennis

#46
June 04, 2013, 02:19:06 PM
Great looking build ... !!!    :cheers:    It looks like a Typhoon,to me,but I'm not much on building aircraft models...    LOL !!!   

TallEng

#47
June 04, 2013, 05:22:40 PM
One is struck by the thought, that a 'Grumman Sabrecat' looks awfully like what
A later type Miles fighter would/could have looked like, If you see what I mean? :blink:

Regards
Keith
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NARSES2

#48
June 05, 2013, 07:22:38 AM
Quote from: TallEng on June 04, 2013, 05:22:40 PM

A later type Miles fighter would/could have looked like, If you see what I mean? :blink:

Regards
Keith

Now you mention it, I do sir
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Rheged

#49
June 05, 2013, 07:40:35 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on June 05, 2013, 07:22:38 AM
Quote from: TallEng on June 04, 2013, 05:22:40 PM

A later type Miles fighter would/could have looked like, If you see what I mean? :blink:

Regards
Keith

Now you mention it, I do sir

I'd not thought of that, but I can see exactly what you mean!
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

PR19_Kit

#51
June 06, 2013, 03:43:39 AM
MAGIC stuff Thomas!  :thumbsup: :bow:

That really does have the 'big shouldered' look that Sturmvogel's original drawing had.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Dizzyfugu

#52
June 06, 2013, 06:39:20 AM
It's like a mix of a hummingbird and Popeye the Sailor...?  :unsure:

More pics and a complete post to come soon!

Dizzyfugu

#53
June 06, 2013, 08:25:48 AM Last Edit: June 06, 2013, 08:30:39 AM by Dizzyfugu
Just posted all of my build in a separate thread.  ;D

But now things are starting take a global scale (and maybe get out of control - YES!  :wacko:): please take a look at the Sabrecat Mk. III!  :party:


Sabrecat Mk III by Franclab, on Flickr

This is a further suggested development, from fellow user franclab (from Canada) on flickr.com who saw my build and suggested a Mk. III with a Fw 190D-style fuselage extension, to counter the type's stability issues.

Now, who's going to build THIS one... it would deserve reaching the hardware stage!  :rolleyes:

Dizzyfugu

#54
June 06, 2013, 11:42:37 PM Last Edit: June 07, 2013, 12:08:50 AM by Dizzyfugu
By the way, the circle is closing... How about attacking the LSR with a leftover Sabrecat Mk. III? Another outside contribution from/by Franclab from Canada  ;D


Sabrecat WSR by Franclab, on Flickr

Sweet, ain't it?

PR19_Kit

#55
October 12, 2019, 03:26:03 AM
After a SIX year pause, short by my standards  ;D I'm resurrecting the Sabrecat project.

I found the box containing the various chunks of the model hidden amongst the pile of rubbish that passes for my model bench while looking for some matt black paint. How can any modeller worth their salt NOT have 2-3 tins of matt black? Somehow I've managed to get into that deplorable state, and it needs to be remedied very quickly!  :banghead:

Anyway, the Sabrecat emerged from this chaos and it occurred to me that just a little more work, mostly PSR, would get up and running in time for Telford.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

TheChronicOne

#56
October 12, 2019, 05:20:31 PM
Love to see neglected builds see the light day again!
-Sprues McDuck-

NARSES2

#57
October 13, 2019, 06:24:08 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 12, 2019, 03:26:03 AM
How can any modeller worth their salt NOT have 2-3 tins of matt black?

I found I'd run out of US Interior Green in the middle of my Mitchel build, could of sworn I had a couple of extra's. Couldn't even get any at the show I went to and had to buy a tin of enamel in the end. Needless to say paints are on my Telford list  :angel:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.
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