Grumman Bearcat (oz1578)

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Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat. Scale control line fighter model for 1.5 cc power. From Model Aircraft, June 1955.

Quote: "A super-scale control line model of a US Navy fighter for 1.5cc engines. Bearcat, by PMH Lewis.

THE last of the distinctive line of piston-engined Grumman fighters produced for the US Navy, the Bearcat first appeared in 1945, and although no longer in front line service, it equips a number of US reserve units. Powered by a 2,500 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W engine, the Bearcat has a maximum speed of 425 mph and a range of 1,650 miles.

This 1.5 cc Allbon Javelin-powered model is of an F8F-2 from the station at Glenview, Chicago, Illinois.

Fuselage. The crutch is the component about which the fuselage construction is centred, so it is the first item to be cut from 1/8 in sheet. Slots are made for the push-rod and for the 1/2 x 3/8 in hardwood bearers, which are cemented in place after the 14-g wire undercarriage has been bound and glued to them. Former F1 is cut from 1/16 plywood, while F2-F10 inclusive are of 3/32 in sheet.

Pin and glue F1 to the front of the bearers and cement the formers to the crutch. The 3/32 in sheet tail-plane supports and the 1/8 sheet tailwheel mounting, complete with 1/2 in wooden tailwheel on 18-g wire axle, are next fitted. The tank is located between F2 and F3. Fit the aluminium or paxolin control plate..."

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