F3F-2 make with a nail file and Xacto knife!

Modeling Subjects Scratchbuilding
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I have been working on biulding all of the Grumman Carrier fighters in 1/48 scale and thought for the F3F-2 I would try making a scratch built solid version.

So I bought the plans from aeroplans.com and printed them out at 1/48 scale.

To make it harder than plastic I made this at work while waiting for files to transfer, waiting for feedback and etc.

So like 5 minutes a day over a 2 month period. Unperceptable amount of progress, but I am here everyday so I thought I would see what I could do.

I have a complete model biulding supply at home I could have used, but again I needed a challenge.

So attached is a youtube video slide show showing the process. I took as many pictures as possible.

https://youtu.be/myHt1_pAOKM

also is a link to the high res photos if anyone is interested.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CrdQAOx56sPV5nT02

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Hi,

That came out nicely. Good job. [:)]

Pat

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wow, thanks buddy

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for anyone who is interested,

here is a link to see all the carrier based aircraft by grumman in 1/48th scale I have built so far.

I know they are “rough” and not perfect. but I am trying to keep it fun

https://photos.app.goo.gl/lSHQ2gAya4Dsz3Lm2

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Yes sir, great job! Well thoughtout, planned and executed.