XF5U information wanted

[jknaus]

I have found one book on the XF5U flying Pancake ad it is a horrible price. I'm looking for any ref photos or drawings, specifically the cockpit and wheel wells. Thanks in advance.
James

 

[jknaus]

This one.

 

[moon puppy]

@errains Eric you started one of these didn't ya?

 

[Rhino]

I got nuthin'. I hoped kit instructions would show some detail. Which panacake are you planning for?

 

[jknaus]

I got nuthin'. I hoped kit instructions would show some detail. Which panacake are you planning for?

The Xf5U. Only one was made and it never flew so I have cart blanc I guess. Will do the blue scheme that everyone shows from my internet search although the star and bar will be located properly unlike the picture.

 

[Rhino]

The Xf5U. Only one was made and it never flew so I have cart blanc I guess. Will do the blue scheme that everyone shows from my internet search although the star and bar will be located properly unlike the picture.

Ok, but which kit?

 

[Rhino]

Vought seemed to have lost their aircraft designer minds for a time. The Panacake. The Cutlass. (Run for your lives, it's a CUTLASS!!)
In my search, I saw a picture of the XF5-U Panacake boarding ladder. Mother Carey's chickens!

 

[jknaus]

This is from Aladdin Models in 1/32. They dont send an STL file, but rather take the information for your printer and resin and make a printable file. So far working well. Here are the first 2 pates printed and knd of taped together.

their website is https://www.aladdinmodel.com/
James

 

[jknaus]

Its just so Fugly a guy has to build one.

 

[Sharkmouth]

I have found one book on the XF5U flying Pancake ad it is a horrible price. I'm looking for any ref photos or drawings, specifically the cockpit and wheel wells. Thanks in advance.
James

This should be fun.

Steve Ginter book?

 

[jknaus]

Steve Ginter book?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0942612213/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2A7WNXBU01UJW&psc=1

 

[Rhino]

I find it inexcusable that a company offering a modern model of anything in this scale includes such scanty detail! What Felgercarb!
What will you do about a canopy, I wunda. What happens if you rub the friggin' lamp a second time?

 

[jknaus]

It comes with a canopy. Not sure they have much extra info in 3d kits.

 

[Sharkmouth]

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0942612213/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2A7WNXBU01UJW&psc=1

Yep, that's the one!

My PC's SSD died so my OS won't load. Replacement on the way but in the meantime, what do you need? I may be able to access my network through my laptop.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Click here for a starter!

 

[jknaus]

Very cool. thank you Saul.
James