Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

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  • farmflyer
    HobbySquawk Pilot

    • Mar 2015
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    #1801
    Very nice job on the repaint and a very fitting name for it.

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    • Mad Baron
      132 Aviation

      • Sep 2017
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      #1802
      Thank you. Cant wait to see it in the air again which might be a while our weather here is cold and wet:Rainning:.

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      • boomer108
        Chief Boom

        • Apr 2014
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        #1803
        Very nice MB, it was a good decision to rebuild.

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        • Pauly
          Just Fly It

          • Apr 2015
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          #1804
          Originally posted by Mad Baron
          Here are the pics on the repaint. Its not authentic to any particular unit, just wanted to make it mine. I think it came out pretty nice. I have named this Tcat "Phoenix" since it rose from the ashes.
          That looks really Good Baron
          Still Learning:D

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          • Hardway
            Hobby Squawk Moderator

            • Mar 2017
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            #1805
            Congrats!! Looks cool! :Cool::Cool::Cool: Happy for you.

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            • MesRcPilot
              Hobby Squawk -Spitfire pilot

              • Jan 2017
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              #1806
              Hi MB , very stylish by my favorite no gloss green dark :Cool:

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              • Grossman56
                Dangerous Dan *HobbySquawk Moderator*

                • Jun 2014
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                #1807
                Originally posted by Mad Baron
                Here are the pics on the repaint. Its not authentic to any particular unit, just wanted to make it mine. I think it came out pretty nice. I have named this Tcat "Phoenix" since it rose from the ashes.
                Looks great MB!!
                Now you'll have a unique bird to fly, best of luck with her, she's a sweetheart!

                Grossman56
                Team Gross!

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                • Dual Prop Dave
                  Just another Prop Nut!

                  • May 2017
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                  #1808
                  Nice work MB! We all told you it'd be worth the rebuild! She's a keeper! :Cool:

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                  • theoldALFER
                    Taildragger Pilot

                    • Jun 2017
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                    • Cape Coral, Florida
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                    #1809
                    Not completed it yet - waiting on star and bar from Callie.
                    Korean War livery.

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                    • Dual Prop Dave
                      Just another Prop Nut!

                      • May 2017
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                      #1810
                      Originally posted by theoldALFER
                      Not completed it yet - waiting on star and bar from Callie.
                      Korean War livery.
                      Looks Great! Nice job on the panel lines! Aren't you concerned with gatoring ?

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                      • theoldALFER
                        Taildragger Pilot

                        • Jun 2017
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                        #1811
                        DPD,
                        No, for two reasons:
                        First the navy blue is almost as dark as the black finish and I have not had a problem with my previous TCat gatoring. Possibly because prior to applying the paint, I applied a two coats of clear flat Minwax which is fairly reflective and might possibly keep it from gatoring.
                        Secondly, i usually fly between sun up and 10:30am with the “early birds” at our club field so the sun is not at that time a major factor. I also use the shade to my advantage when “parking” the aircraft on the “tarmac.”

                        Thanks for your concern, I’ll keep the gator problem on my mind as I fly this bird - especially here in Sunny Southwest Florida.
                        Also thanks for your comment on the finish. Dug out my old airbrush and gave it a try. I suppose I am thinking this might be practice for the birdcage corsair I am planning to get.
                        Keep ’em flying!!!
                        Last edited by theoldALFER; Jan 15, 2019, 02:27 PM. Reason: Spelling corrections-

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                        • Mad Baron
                          132 Aviation

                          • Sep 2017
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                          #1812
                          When the weather decides to cooperate I will try to get some in flight pics

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                          • fieldofdreamsflyer
                            Banned

                            • Jan 2013
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                            #1813
                            Originally posted by rcboone2000
                            Try the prop mod before you change motors. I did the zip tie mod on mine and it picked up the peformance a lot
                            You cant do the zip tie mod on those props, it has no spinner backplates

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                            • theoldALFER
                              Taildragger Pilot

                              • Jun 2017
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                              #1814
                              I just got the nomenclature sheet for the Tigercat from Callie graphics. Does anyone know where one might find out where the nomenclature should be placed - for example: fuel filler, oil filler, jack point, etc. Otherwise I guess I’ll just have to use the SWAG method.

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                              • Mad Baron
                                132 Aviation

                                • Sep 2017
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                                #1815
                                ALFER
                                I might have a book at home that might show were the decals are placed. After I get home from work I'll see if my book shows any info.

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                                • theoldALFER
                                  Taildragger Pilot

                                  • Jun 2017
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                                  #1816
                                  Mad Baron,
                                  Thank you!
                                  (or as we say here in beautiful SW Florida, “Mucho grassyass.”)
                                  toA

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                                  • Mad Baron
                                    132 Aviation

                                    • Sep 2017
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                                    #1817
                                    ALFER
                                    I looked thru my book that I have and there is no clear pics of the nomenclature.

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                                    • Woodcock
                                      Old Returning Pilot

                                      • Apr 2018
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                                      #1818
                                      Hey MB, I like your new paint mate!

                                      Woody

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                                      • theoldALFER
                                        Taildragger Pilot

                                        • Jun 2017
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                                        #1819
                                        MB,
                                        Thnk you for trying.
                                        toA

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                                        • theoldALFER
                                          Taildragger Pilot

                                          • Jun 2017
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                                          #1820
                                          :pop DUMB QUESTION TIME:
                                          I forgot...which motor does the reverse prop go on? Left (Port) or Right (Starboard)?

                                          Thanks!


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