1/5th scale F-7-F Tigercat
by Giant Scale Twins
Specifications:
Wingspan: 116"
Length: 102"
Weight: 45 - 50 lbs.
Wing Area: 2300 sq. in. approx.
Power: 3.7 and up
Construction:
Fuselage: Polyester Fiberglass
Nacelles: Polyester Fiberglass
Wing:
Polystyrene foam, machined for wood and
hardware. 1/64th birch ply wing skin sheeting included with the kit.
Sheeting installed by the builder after the wing hardware has been installed
(spars, etc.).
Stabilizer:
Polystyrene foam, machined for wood and
hardeware. 1/64th birch ply wing skin sheeting included with the
kit. Sheeting installed by the builder after the wing hardware has been
installed (spars, etc.).
Kit price: $1,399.99 US (sorry, cannot build turn-key at this time)
Effective July 1, 2008, Iowa residents add 6% sales tax
F-7-F-2 or F-7-F-3 versions available Ships via Freight.
The F-7-F-3 conversion kits is $65.00 Consists of a replacement taller
vertical stabilizer and taller rudder.
Landing gear by Robart available.
Zenoah engines available (G-62's or GT-80's).
Alternate engines: The new
RCS150 Radial engine will fit in the cowls!!!
Cockpit kits now available on our Accessories Page!
"One of the prettiest and easiest military twins. Ground handling is
superb.
Take-offs and landings are like flying a trainer." (quote by Charlie,
Modaire Industries)
My F-7-F-2 is completed, awaiting warmer weather for the maiden flight: Here are some pics of my project.
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Engines are RCS150 radials! We are now shipping our custom, hand TIG-welded exhaust manifolds! The exhaust ring consists of two halves (left and right) and each half has one exhaust inlet divided into 9 outlets for a total of 18 outlet pipes / engine! Weight is 0.55 pounds per manifold, available in silver or black high-temp finish. $150 / each.
Click on the link below for a video of the F-7
idling. It's winter here, so it's too cold to do this outside!
We also carry the following accessories / options
for the F-7 for One-Stop shopping!
Zenoah Engines (G-62's or GT80's).
Robart Landing Gear
Robart Air Systems
Tru-Turn B-nut Spinners
Dubro Fuel Tanks
All JR Radio Gear
Hank Likes Nose and Mains wheels/tires.
Zinger Propellers
