1/5th scale F-7-F Tigercat
by Giant Scale Twins

Specifications:
Wingspan: 116"
Length: 102"
Weight: 45 - 55 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 recommended).
DA engines available (DA-85's or DA-100's recommended).
Alternate engines: The RCS150 Radial engine will not entirely fit in the scale cowls.  However, we do offer a B-17 style cowl which will cover the RCS150 without any cutting.

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 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.

 

We also carry the following accessories / options for the F-7 for One-Stop shopping!
Zenoah and DA engines
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