F-7F Tigercat

F-7F Tigercat

Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed aircraft representing the U.S. Korean War-era configuration and loadout stated in the product title.

Available Scales

• 1-200

• 1-300

• 1-285 Print on Demand

• 1-144 Print on Demand

Historical Context

The Grumman F7F Tigercat was primarily used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. Although arriving too late for World War II combat, it served as a night fighter, ground-attack aircraft, and reconnaissance plane during the early stages of the Korean War. It was later used as an aerial fire bomber.

Key aspects of its use include:

• Korean War Combat: The Marine Corps squadron VMF(N)-513 "Flying Nightmares" used the F7F-3N for night interdiction and fighter missions, recording only two aerial victories.

• Carrier Operations: Designed for Midway-class carriers, it was mostly land-based, though the F7F-4N was certified for carrier use.

• Fire Bomber: After military service, many were used in the western U.S. for dropping fire retardant in the 1960s.

• Service Period: The aircraft was operational from 1945 and officially retired from the military by 1954.

This is an ErikGen design. We are an approved printer for EriKGen designs. His exquisite STLs can be purchased and self printed here: EriKGen Designs

About Flight Deck Decals 3D Prints

Flight Deck Decals 3D prints are created for gamers and modelers who expect exquisite detail, highest quality, and models that are ready to paint and put on the table.

• Most aircraft are available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200, and 1-144 scales

• Printed using Flight Deck Decals' premium proprietary resin, created specifically for miniature aircraft

• Excellent paint and primer adhesion compared with many lower-cost resins

• Produced on high-resolution 8K or greater resin printers for exceptional detail and smooth layer reproduction

• Fine, crisp surface detail with clean panel lines and scale-appropriate features

• Carefully printed and inspected with the same attention to detail that has defined Flight Deck Decals for more than 10 years

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For more than a decade, the goal has remained the same: provide fellow hobbyists with the highest-quality decals and 3D printed miniatures available.