Monogram 1:32 Scale Grumman F3F-3 "Yellow Wings"

[lcarroll]

   Many thanks for your kind comments Stephen. I'm afraid I've lost the original aim of a detailed Build Log on this one, in fact I finished it today without any updates in the past 10-14 days!
    Despite a release date of slightly less then 60 years ago the Kit proved quite good and can be built into a very respectable model. With the exception of a Scratch Built cockpit the model was very much OOB, and I'm mainly pleased with the results.





The rigging was done with fairly thick 10 lb. test mono in lieu of the stainless wire I normally use on these subjects. In retrospect I'll go back to using the wire in future.





    All of my "Yellow Wings" subjects are done in Museum like finish, clean with little to no weathering. On this one I added a very small amount of dirt to the Landing gear and tires only.







    Now it's time for the usual cleanup of the bench and some thought on what's next; I'm thinking of a Copper State Nieuport at this early juncture.
Cheers,
Lance

[kensar]

It looks great.  Hard to believe the molds are that old.  Nice work!

[lcarroll]

It looks great.  Hard to believe the molds are that old.  Nice work!

  Thanks Ken. Monogram upped the game in the early market with models like these in the late 50's/early 60's. I still recall the excitement when, as a youngster, their 1:48 Scale T-28 in bright yellow plastic (with operating landing gear!) appeared on the shelves of our local "5 to a Dollar" store. I missed out until later, the several of our group that got one were the envy of the pack! According to "Scalemates" the molds were still being used over 50 years later when Monogram released their last version under their name and then Revell released a "Flying Bulls" version in 2013.
Cheers,
Lance

[Bughunter]

Looks great with some special light reflexes on the pictures.
Very nice color shade selections.

Start the engine please! One wants to fly away with it

Cheers,
Frank

[lone modeller]

Yes I agree with Frank - I would like you to start the engine so that you can give us a demonstration flight!

Super finish Lance, and very difficult to believe that the moulds are so old. Just shows what a master-modeller can do with an old kit. A very worthy addition to your superb collection.

Stephen.

[rhallinger]

Beautiful result Lance.  Your finish is superb!  The age of this kit doesn’t show at all in your final product.  Very nicely done!

Best,

Bob

[lcarroll]

Frank, Stephen, and Bob,
    Many Thanks for your very generous and kind words. In lieu of a demo flight here's a very short video from You Tube, I think the engine sounds are even better then the pictures! Looks like a fun machine, and sounds better!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm35sQLIkY8

Cheers,
Lance
     

[Bughunter]

Wow Lance, WHAT A SOUND!
There is no substitute for cubic inches, except more cubic inches.

Cheers,
Frank

[Borsos]

A really great model, Lance! Lovely build which brings that very old kit up to modern standards!
Andreas

[lcarroll]

   Thanks for your comment Andreas, much appreciated!
   Glad you liked the "sound" clip Frank, it is well tuned to the "adrenaline pump" in our makeup!
Cheers,
Lance

[Alexis]

Another winner from your bench Lance !


Alexis

[lcarroll]

   Thanks Alexis, I hope all's going well for you!
Cheers,
Lance

[jeroen_R90S]

That is awesome!
I think that would great next to an F4F, too!

[gedmundson]

Lance, as with all of your models I'm immensely impressed with your finished aircraft here. Beautiful subject and skillfully crafted into a masterpiece. I love those inter-war colours. Something I'm sure you can sit and admire whilst sipping a brandy  Our collections grow as we await a quiet spell when we can again meet.
Cheers,
Gary

[Monty]

What a great build, Lance! You used the word "respectable" for this model, but it is quite stunning! The finished result is superb, and shows just what can be done with these old moulds! Thank you for the explanations and an enjoyable thread! Marc.