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Cleveland Airlines Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket by jerry campbell. Viewed 954 times.
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jerry campbell02-Mar-14 16:55
This us my first build from Cleveland plans and I find them a bit of over engineered. The single sheet of XF5F-1 Skyrocket are no ecception. Before starting I made a second set so I could read the instructions on the sheet while building.
David Duckett02-Mar-14 18:02
I'm guessing this is the 1/24 scale version?
jerry campbell02-Mar-14 19:33
Yes, 1/24the scale.
lukebozek103-Mar-14 05:49
Jerry, nice work on that ME. Was this a real plane in use by the NAVY?
frwyflyer03-Mar-14 08:53
What is the wing span in 1/24 scale?
David Duckett03-Mar-14 09:03
21"
David Duckett03-Mar-14 09:13
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEVELAND-GRUMMAN-SKYROCKET-FLYING-MODEL-AIRPLANE-KIT-/231171975532?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item35d2ec696c 3/4 scale kit on ebay, 31 1/2" wingspan
BriandKilby03-Mar-14 09:52
it's pretty unique and stylish!
David Duckett03-Mar-14 10:09
http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/features/p7hg_img_98/fullsize/0_fs.jpg The Westland Whirlwind was a similar plane.
jerry campbell03-Mar-14 10:32
CAUTION: You must be careful when working in 1/24th scale rather than the 3/4 scale which the plans are originally designed for. 3/4 is aprox 30% larger and the strip wood on the wing will be too large. For instance I use 1/4 X 3/8 on the leading edge rather than 3/8 X 1/2.
David Duckett03-Mar-14 10:53
On the plans for the FW-190A they advise using different sizes of wood relative to the scale. That's a good point to remember as plans are available in many scales.
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