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Scratch Built Grumman F9F Panther by Creosotewind. Viewed 1160 times.
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Creosotewind | 29-May-09 17:13 | Starting a custom built Grumman F9f 2/3 in 3/4", or 1/16 scale, similar to the old Cleveland Master models. James, could you make a category for that? |
Creosotewind | 29-May-09 17:33 | This started last year with a request from Poppy. He spotted, in one of my build photos, a Cleveland Flight Engineered Grumman Panther. He asked if I would make a copy of the printwood and instructions. In reviewing the kit, knowing how much detail I like, and how Poppy builds, I realized the Cleveland kit was a bit lacking in dimensional fidelity. I decided to make my own version.
First step was to gather as much reference material as possible. These books are a great start. I spent a lot of time on the internet, searching for "Grumman Panther", "F9F", "Panther Walkaround", etc. Anything I could think that would lead me to detailed photos and images of what I consider one of the most beautiful jets ever designed.
The Pima Air Museum in Tucson also has an F9F-4, so I took a few trips down there to gather reference photos and to eat great Mexican food. |
FLYBOYZ | 29-May-09 17:47 | A man once told me he build the F9 Panther made by comet.He said it was the best flying kit he ever built.It was supose to have a good wing span.I really don,t know it was before my time.I have looked for one haven,t seen this kit yet. |
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