Jerry Bates' Grumman F4F Wildcat modelled at 1/5th or 1/4 scale
The Parts Set is cut from Jerry's CAD files and includes all major fuselage components, including formers, wing ribs, landing gear mounts, dihedral braces, tail components and dozens of smaller ancillary items. Builder to supply stripwood and covering.
Specifications
Scale: 1:5, Wingspan: 91.25” Length: 69”, Weight: 35 lbs. Wing Area: 1500 sq. in. Power: 3.7–4.5 c.i.d. gas
Scale: 1:4, Wingspan: 114” Length: 85-1/2” Wing Area 2340 sq. in. Weight: 50 lbs. Power DLE-120, DA-170
2-piece plug-in wing and plug-in stab/elevators. Highly detailed design based on factory drawings.
The cowl has a 12-1/2” inside diameter at the approximate position of cylinder heads.
Plans based on Prototype Model Designed, Built and Flown by Doug Imes. Plans and accessories are available from Jerry directly or Fighteraces in Europe.