JWM Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Hi, Besides Bearcat another superb Grumman fighter - the Tigercat, F7F, did not saw combat use in WWII. However, it was alredy in use in some units before VJ-day. My model is converted from Monogram single seater later variant F7F3. The markings are from VMF(N) 531, MCAS Eagle, Mt. Lake, Texas, 1945. Original photo of her is available in Net: http://wpalette.com/en/pictures/56271 The build is also (like my F8F) from 1996. I bought the kit during my first visit to US in Feb. 1996, together with a short-run (Beachnut) NA P51H...(that one is still to be posted) Comments welcome Regards Jerzy-Wojtek Edited July 29, 2017 by JWM Switch to Flickr 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Nice work on an older kit, like your posts very much. Never got mine on its three legs :-( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thank you Bernd very much. Never got mine on its three legs :-( I was somehow lucky with this. Still I used just lead. No depleted uranium, gold, platinium, plutonium nor others with density close to 20 g/cm3 materials... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Jerzy, another nice and interesting model today. As with your Bearcat, I also have the Tigercat in my collection. I bought the Revell/Monogram kit in 1995 with the same intention - building a two seater. It was the time that Italeri released it´s F-4U5-N Corsair and I wanted a nightfighter duo from the Korean war. As I didn´t have correct decals and not too much scratchbuilding experiences and clear parts in my spares box, I built it as a singleseater straight from the box. Cheers, Mario 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Jerzy, another nice and interesting model today. As with your Bearcat, I also have the Tigercat in my collection. I bought the Revell/Monogram kit in 1995 with the same intention - building a two seater. It was the time that Italeri released it´s F-4U5-N Corsair and I wanted a nightfighter duo from the Korean war. As I didn´t have correct decals and not too much scratchbuilding experiences and clear parts in my spares box, I built it as a singleseater straight from the box. Cheers, Mario Hi Uncle Mario: I'd like to watch your Tigercat too!!! Cheers!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Jerzy!!!! I have had this one since a long time ago when the white box Monogram's were here, there, and everywhere; not only just in the Hobby Shops but also in Pharmacies, Supermarkets, toy srores, bookstores,......well, I can't remember to watch one in a Watering hole but sure at least there would be a gropu watching one or more because maybe the owner, bar tender or Manager could be a modeller too....nobody's know.... I have had the old plain dark blue with white markings, and now have some two old Monograms/ oen Revell with green markings and a tWO Aoshima's one new in box and one second hand I bought bad built to reconstruct. As this one have missing pieces like the cockpit and a propeller (This one has the spinner propeller variant), I replaced the front part of the cowlings to make just the version you did here, and sure will need some advice with this one as soon I finish another resurrection project I have with a great good friend too. Your masterpiece looks wonderful in this dark blue dress, and without a doubt if God gives me one day the chance to reach Old Europe, sure it would be a nice trip the one to visit your nice Museum and enjoy a little jazz while watching. AAAAHHh, if you and Mario will like to make another of this Tigercats/Bearcats, just tell me and we can do a group build, what do you think Uncle Mario???? ...What do you think Jerzy???? Sure we will have many things to share and enjoy!!!! Thank you very much for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caszerino Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Neat! I'll admit that I wasn't familiar with this aircraft at all. I'm interested in your weathering. The exhaust on this aircraft was literally strong enough to wear all the paint off like that? **EDIT: And after a Google image search, I see that indeed it was! Wow. Edited January 17, 2015 by caszerino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Very nice, Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thank you Gents for comments. God gives me one day the chance to reach Old Europe, sure it would be a nice trip the one to visit your nice Museum and enjoy a little jazz while watching. if you and Mario will like to make another of this Tigercats/Bearcats, just tell me and we can do a group build, what do you think Uncle Mario???? ...What do you think Jerzy???? Sure we will have many things to share and enjoy!!!! Yes Luis, I hope one day you will visit my "museum"! However, it is unlikely that I will do another of them, despite that I love them, since their very limited contribution to WWII, I am sorry - I have to keep some proportions...There are so many of interesting machines yet to be build - for example Savoia Sm 75 in Hungarian markings as ambulance or - if we are thinking on US Navy - another "to late for WW II" - Ryan Fireball. I have both of them waiting in stash... The exhaust on this aircraft was literally strong enough to wear all the paint off like that? **EDIT: And after a Google image search, I see that indeed it was! Wow. Indeed, Ceszarino. I have to add that I was really unhappy to do this heavy wethering on a model, which has gloss finish and one have just one attempt. Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thank you Bernd very much. I was somehow lucky with this. Still I used just lead. No depleted uranium, gold, platinium, plutonium nor others with density close to 20 g/cm3 materials... Your post is tempting me to get on the attic, to the boxes, where my older kits are stored in, dig this one out, just a clean up and a layer of clear and put the Tigercat back on display. BTW Plutonium would save a lot electricity, used for illuminating the shelf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Your post is tempting me to get on the attic, to the boxes, where my older kits are stored in, dig this one out, just a clean up and a layer of clear and put the Tigercat back on display. Yes, good idea! BTW Plutonium would save a lot electricity, used for illuminating the shelf But heat of the decays could hurt the plastic... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yes, good idea! But heat of the decays could hurt the plastic... There is always something....... In the early 2000s i have used metal weights/lead imbedded in a sort of plasticine, this stuff melted plastic too, after some years ! This destroyed almost every kit i have build, using this, including the big Tu-16 from Trumpy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 This destroyed almost every kit i have build, using this, including the big Tu-16 from Trumpy ! I am really deeply sorry about this... old polish plasticine was OK, but modern ones hurts polystyrene. I am using now epoxy glue and lead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I am really deeply sorry about this... old polish plasticine was OK, but modern ones hurts polystyrene. I am using now epoxy glue and lead. For me i have switched over to wood glue with weight in, the nose of my A-6E completely fall of, a very sad sight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 JWM, WOW, what a SPLENDID Tigercat.. Quite a BRIGHT , RESPLENDENT model...Great work .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thank you Houston - you are always so kind.... Bernd, what sort of wood glue made it? The water based polymeric (a white odourless) should not do this anyway. I am sorry about you Intruder... Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes its the white water based glue, should be more friendly for the models in the future. Well, i have re-started building in 1/72 some (better) replacements are possible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Bernd and Jerzy, have read your discussion about nose weights and placing it in a model very interested. Also have some experience with that. Used lead from curtains and attached it with a very sticky sealing compound in the past. This method worked well, but in one case the compound hardened and gave free some of the lead bullets that rolled freely in the model afterwards. Today I use CA-glue first and if happy with the amount of weight and superglue has 100% dried, seal everything with "Stabilit Express" resin glue. This is a save method that will stand the test of time. Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Mario, have used curtain lead with superglue as well, works well too. While having run out of this, i shifted to old screws found upstairs in my Dads tool box. There are many ways to Rome BTW, the next Tu-16 will be in 1/144, quite a big bird ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Another very nice model Jerzy, I am amazed at what you produce in terms of numbers and variety. On the matter of lead weights, over the years I have used fishing weights, which seem to be a bit pricer these days, some old roof flashing I had, that lsted for ages and where appropraite Aeroclub ejector seats solved the problem nicely, especially where space was limited. Today I use plant weights that come in strips in a box on a roll. They are meant for aquarium plants and can be found in shops selling tropical fish etc. Nort sure what the material actually is as I would have thought lead in a fish tank with tropical fish would not be good news. I have used in my tank and my fish seem ok, even those which might be considered a bit delicate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) I am amazed at what you produce in terms of numbers and variety. I am posting my more than 40 years old collection, which has more than 300 items...Obviously - not all of them but almost all Thank you very much for comment here and about Bearcat Cheers J-W Edited January 19, 2015 by JWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Always loved the Tigercat, such a good looking aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Many thanks Gentsfor comments - sorry that so late... I skipped from returning other my Grummans: Avenger, Wildcat, Bearcat and Helcat Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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