Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

[The RC Geek]

For you guys looking to model G-142 (BuNo.80524) with your Tigercats, here are a couple pics of the real deal from June 1946 at NAS Livermore. :)


Chris
thercgeek.com

[stitch]

got mine today 2 days faster than the tracking showed.

[TiredIronGRB]

For you guys looking to model G-142 (BuNo.80524) with your Tigercats, here are a couple pics of the real deal from June 1946 at NAS Livermore. :)


Chris
thercgeek.com

Sweet, checkout that antenna...I just happen to have one of those laying around :)

[OV10]

Sweet, checkout that antenna...I just happen to have one of those laying around :)

TI..........what's your source for that antenna?
Am doing mine as Navy squadron VU-4 and notice that antenna !
As I noted over on RCG, the second cockpit was accomplished in reality by the using F8F canopy (on my spares order list).
Callie already did my decals from this pic.

[TiredIronGRB]

I have one from a LX B-25 but it may be too large, however Borntoolate shared a 3D printer file that I can scale to work.

[OV10]

I have one from a LX B-25 but it may be too large, however Borntoolate shared a 3D printer file that I can scale to work.

Your correct on the LX B-25 being too large cause I have a spare one too.
As much as I mod I should really consider investing in a printer.
I would be very interested in obtaining a 3D plastic antenna from ya. Please shoot me a cost at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,

[The RC Geek]

I have one from a LX B-25 but it may be too large, however Borntoolate shared a 3D printer file that I can scale to work.

Would you be willing to email the file? I have a printer and would love to add one to my airplane.

[rifleman_btx]

Never mind. Just seen what I was looking for

[TiredIronGRB]

Here you go...

[The RC Geek]

Here you go...

Awesome, thanks! :)

[TiredIronGRB]

This model is as close to perfection as I've ever seen, the fit and finish are unbelievable. The electronics are laid out perfectly and the ease of assembly for a plane this large is unheard of.

With every new FlightLineRC release the quality just keeps improving, they're setting a very high bar for their competition.

[The RC Geek]

The chicken legs on the mains were killing me, so I designed and 3D printed a beefier looking strut cover. ;) Looks a little more scale now. For anyone interested in a set, I have them available on my site at: http://thercgeek.com/3d-printed-products-services/


Chris
thercgeek.com

[Alpha]

Those look great, Chris! Really great! I'll link to that from our product page, if you don't mind.

I've seen Chris' F-14 tanks up close and the print quality is very nice. These strut covers look even better. I like the aluminum tape accent, too.

[Grossman56]

Awesome job Chris!!
Might be something to think about in V2

Grossman56

[Brandon Moon]

A few new additions

These are also from the FMS 1400mm F4U Corsair V3. I did modify the fins to not be as draggy as the stock rockets would be. These are glued on with Foam-tac to keep things simple and easy.

https://www.motionrc.com/products/14...-v3-rocket-set

[OV10]

Nice Brandon.........got the same rockets ready for mine after the 25th arrives.
Kudos man, you do still have that child in you!!!.........taking your new toy to bed with ya ..........HAAAA:cool:

[Grossman56]

The best Christmas ever, he's going to dream about pulling off some amazing aerobatic feats and awing the crowd at NEFI next year!!!

LOL!!!!!!!!!

Grossman56

[The RC Geek]

Those look great, Chris! Really great! I'll link to that from our product page, if you don't mind.

I've seen Chris' F-14 tanks up close and the print quality is very nice. These strut covers look even better. I like the aluminum tape accent, too.

Thanks man! Sure, feel free to link to them, no problem. IT definitely helped with look of the gear.

[The RC Geek]

Awesome job Chris!!
Might be something to think about in V2

Grossman56

Thank you!

[The RC Geek]

A few new additions

These are also from the FMS 1400mm F4U Corsair V3. I did modify the fins to not be as draggy as the stock rockets would be. These are glued on with Foam-tac to keep things simple and easy.

https://www.motionrc.com/products/14...-v3-rocket-set

Looks good Brandon!