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Scratch Built Grumman F9F Panther by Creosotewind. Viewed 804 times. Build Thread Next Prev Click image to return. Image Comments Creosotewind 01-Jun-09 10:40 Overall look at the etched sheets. This is for 1/2 of the plane. the final will need two of each sheet. The horizontal stabilizer is a multi-piece laminate that will be sanded to shape. Everything else is pretty typical for a balsa plane. David Duckett 01-Jun-09 11:20 I fondly remember building the Monogram plastic and wood version of the Panther when I was in high school, late 50's, and it has always been a favorite. With something looking this good, I'm wondering what you're planning for the canopy since something inferior would be a travesty. The last two formers look mighty thin where the tail pipe fits and even though laser cut they look very delicate. I don't mean to pick, I'm already planning on how I would build it and what would make it easier. My check will be in the mail when the kit's ready. Creosotewind 01-Jun-09 12:17 DD I thought of modeling it with an ejected canopy, but that would be cheating. I haven't worked that out, but it will be vac-formed. Ultimately, a few other parts would be vac-formed as well, such as the nose, air intake and fuel tanks. I'm looking for input as the kit progresses. You're right about the tail cone area, but the laser cutting means a knife won't have to make the delicate cut. One way around this may be to put super glue over those kinds of pieces to reinforce the grain. Thanks for your interest. If I can make it work, I'll produce more of the kit. David Duckett 01-Jun-09 12:40 I think I would use some kind of tube which would fit inside the opening while building. When the structure is done, the tube could be removed. Creosotewind 01-Jun-09 13:18 Hey, you're getting ahead of me. Actually there will be a paper tube insert to replicate the exhaust pipe. The tube will be the length of three formers, terminating at the fourth former. You can see that location on the bottom sheet, where the brown half circle is. David Duckett 01-Jun-09 13:20 Ta dah! poppy 01-Jun-09 19:27 Tail pipe idea just like the Monogram plastic kit. The design looks spot on. If this turns out the way I think it will, There should be a high demand for this product. poppy 01-Jun-09 19:38 Do I see main wheel hubs with brake pads? Are you planning landing gear for this kit or maiking it an option with details on instructions? Creosotewind 02-Jun-09 10:34 Poppy, at the very least I want to include drawing info on the landing gear, and either dowels or brass rod. The main gear is pretty simple, and real stout, as you'd expect for a carrier plane. The front gear is pretty unique with the spring offset. Please sign in to comment on this image.