Photos courtesy Scale Mode Research Graphic design Jill Ann Cavanaugh GRUMMAN WIDGEON View engine cowlings air intake prop hub Note lower hull front spray lip back extended Petulant Porpoise later Widgeon modified hull wider past main bolt landing gear 76 Model Aviation t left civil Widgeon N41 993 shows just Close aircraft sits ground No bounces please Some aircraft company names seem stand out such Boeing North American civil military aviation Other company names identified historical events such Supermarine Schneider Cup Races Battle Britain Granville Brothers flying Gee Bees National Air Races subject month built Grumman Aircraft Engineering Companya firm immediately identified US Naval Aviation Grumman started building floats Vought Corsairs 1930 after submitting design proposal US Navy Grumman produced incredible line scouts fighters patrol aircraft bombers radar suppression aircraft few models used mail/supply aircraft fleet will remember winning fighters Pacific battles Midway Coral Sea Marshall Islands Gilbert Island campaigns cases tough aircraft flew through own ships flak protect fleet costs Kamikazes Wildcats Hellcats racked up victories like few other aircraft ever did battle safeguarding pilots bringing back tiny bucking carrier decks vast Pacific Grumman Goose G-44 Widgeon amphibians According Websters amphibians aircraft can take off come down either land water aid retractable landing gear usually mounted hull attached floats craft Grummans first amphibian redesigned Loening XO2L 1933 XJF-I similar Loening aircraft possessed superior performance Grumman-trademark folding landing gear main float type retractable gear used different Grumman aircraft smaller version Grumman JRF/Model G-21A Goose J4F Widgeon originally designed business commuter aircraft able carry five passengers between Long Island business district New York City larger Goose could carry two passengers Widgeon Ten aircraft sold before first produced After United States attacked Japan aircraft requisitioned military Navy receiving Other aircraft went Coast Guard Royal Navy Canada Brazil Army Air Force received 21 OA-14s third production run Widgeons went Coast Guard aircraft credited sinking U-166 Royal Navy Grummans little Goose known Gosling aircraft served during entire war antisubmarine coastal patrols After World War II aircraft reconverted business pleasure commuter aircraft Widgeon wild freshwater duck about -scale version Goose powered variety engines including 200 hp Rangers 300 hp Lycoming R-680s later set 270 hp Lycoming GO-460-BIDs G-44A first major improvement original design model featured deeper keel revised hull also August1998 77 Tip float civil Widgeon Note rear float much lower Spray guard right fuselage side Note upper fuselage hatch front float also braced side impact nose crew can tie off aircraft cleat Side view main gear retracted gear would fit flush side hull Introducing 30 Wingp Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Thn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800-458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Tucson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-MAIL dumas@azstarnetcom received new power plants form Avco-Lycoming 90-435A engines last models type called Super Widgeon powered Avco-Lycoming 270 hp GO-460BiD engines configuration little amphibian could fly about 180 mph cruise setting range 1000 miles cabin space hull very important fuel capacity increased Some main differences between Goose Widgeon Widgeons wingspan nine feet less Goose Length fuselage 75 feet less Goose Widgeons wings have comparatively angular shape Widgeon all-metal construction ailerons covered fabric hull constructed five watertight compartments Widgeon featured old style hand-crank Grumman retract landing gear land operation production run totaling 317 aircraft Widgeon distinction being last nonmilitary aircraft produced Grumman smaller version famous Grumman Goose served country well during WW II before handing over same duties performed Goose other aircraft during time So looking unique Scale subject Widgeon offers options multiple engines very close wing root flaps retracts dropping bombs depth charges water fly-in would have unique graceful model fly well being able tell just up Grumman amphibians like detailing model could just go nuts including opening hatches doors dummy engines cowl louvers much much G-44 Widgeon Specifications Wingspan 40 feet Wing Area 245 square feet Length 31 feet 1 inch Height 11 feet 5 inches Weight Empty 3189 pounds Max Weight 4500 pounds Maximum Speed 153 mph Cruising Speed 138 mph Ceiling 14600 feet Range 920 miles Photo Documentation Sources Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-7279 Seven Foto-Paaks three-views available Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel /Fax 910 292-5239 Anne Pepino offers two photo paks Widgeon both civil color schemes threeviews available Other documentation sources Sport Aviation November 1980 p 66 color photo Wingspan #20 page 2 article photos American Aviation Historical Society Journal Vol V3#2p 113 IronworksGrummans Fighting Aeroplanes Terry Treadwell Motorbooks International Library Congress ISBN 087938 488 3 Plans Sea-Clusion Aeronautics Gene Falada 22W 070 Byron Ave Addison IL 60101 Quarter-scale 120-inch wingspan includes duplicate sheets ribs formers six sheets $42 plus $5 shipping tube Write Gene include large SASE complete list large Scale flying boats amphibians other large aircraft ntiques Military Civilian Helicopters SaiIplanes hove wodds largest aircraft documentalion colledion 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 35000 3-view line drawings 1998GUjdO200 panes yuuuwUgCanada/Mexico $1000 NTOverseas $15 00 Bob Banka Scale Model Research Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 926261714979-8058 http //www mt net ims/scole html 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 78
Photos courtesy Scale Mode Research Graphic design Jill Ann Cavanaugh GRUMMAN WIDGEON View engine cowlings air intake prop hub Note lower hull front spray lip back extended Petulant Porpoise later Widgeon modified hull wider past main bolt landing gear 76 Model Aviation t left civil Widgeon N41 993 shows just Close aircraft sits ground No bounces please Some aircraft company names seem stand out such Boeing North American civil military aviation Other company names identified historical events such Supermarine Schneider Cup Races Battle Britain Granville Brothers flying Gee Bees National Air Races subject month built Grumman Aircraft Engineering Companya firm immediately identified US Naval Aviation Grumman started building floats Vought Corsairs 1930 after submitting design proposal US Navy Grumman produced incredible line scouts fighters patrol aircraft bombers radar suppression aircraft few models used mail/supply aircraft fleet will remember winning fighters Pacific battles Midway Coral Sea Marshall Islands Gilbert Island campaigns cases tough aircraft flew through own ships flak protect fleet costs Kamikazes Wildcats Hellcats racked up victories like few other aircraft ever did battle safeguarding pilots bringing back tiny bucking carrier decks vast Pacific Grumman Goose G-44 Widgeon amphibians According Websters amphibians aircraft can take off come down either land water aid retractable landing gear usually mounted hull attached floats craft Grummans first amphibian redesigned Loening XO2L 1933 XJF-I similar Loening aircraft possessed superior performance Grumman-trademark folding landing gear main float type retractable gear used different Grumman aircraft smaller version Grumman JRF/Model G-21A Goose J4F Widgeon originally designed business commuter aircraft able carry five passengers between Long Island business district New York City larger Goose could carry two passengers Widgeon Ten aircraft sold before first produced After United States attacked Japan aircraft requisitioned military Navy receiving Other aircraft went Coast Guard Royal Navy Canada Brazil Army Air Force received 21 OA-14s third production run Widgeons went Coast Guard aircraft credited sinking U-166 Royal Navy Grummans little Goose known Gosling aircraft served during entire war antisubmarine coastal patrols After World War II aircraft reconverted business pleasure commuter aircraft Widgeon wild freshwater duck about -scale version Goose powered variety engines including 200 hp Rangers 300 hp Lycoming R-680s later set 270 hp Lycoming GO-460-BIDs G-44A first major improvement original design model featured deeper keel revised hull also August1998 77 Tip float civil Widgeon Note rear float much lower Spray guard right fuselage side Note upper fuselage hatch front float also braced side impact nose crew can tie off aircraft cleat Side view main gear retracted gear would fit flush side hull Introducing 30 Wingp Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Thn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800-458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Tucson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-MAIL dumas@azstarnetcom received new power plants form Avco-Lycoming 90-435A engines last models type called Super Widgeon powered Avco-Lycoming 270 hp GO-460BiD engines configuration little amphibian could fly about 180 mph cruise setting range 1000 miles cabin space hull very important fuel capacity increased Some main differences between Goose Widgeon Widgeons wingspan nine feet less Goose Length fuselage 75 feet less Goose Widgeons wings have comparatively angular shape Widgeon all-metal construction ailerons covered fabric hull constructed five watertight compartments Widgeon featured old style hand-crank Grumman retract landing gear land operation production run totaling 317 aircraft Widgeon distinction being last nonmilitary aircraft produced Grumman smaller version famous Grumman Goose served country well during WW II before handing over same duties performed Goose other aircraft during time So looking unique Scale subject Widgeon offers options multiple engines very close wing root flaps retracts dropping bombs depth charges water fly-in would have unique graceful model fly well being able tell just up Grumman amphibians like detailing model could just go nuts including opening hatches doors dummy engines cowl louvers much much G-44 Widgeon Specifications Wingspan 40 feet Wing Area 245 square feet Length 31 feet 1 inch Height 11 feet 5 inches Weight Empty 3189 pounds Max Weight 4500 pounds Maximum Speed 153 mph Cruising Speed 138 mph Ceiling 14600 feet Range 920 miles Photo Documentation Sources Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-7279 Seven Foto-Paaks three-views available Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel /Fax 910 292-5239 Anne Pepino offers two photo paks Widgeon both civil color schemes threeviews available Other documentation sources Sport Aviation November 1980 p 66 color photo Wingspan #20 page 2 article photos American Aviation Historical Society Journal Vol V3#2p 113 IronworksGrummans Fighting Aeroplanes Terry Treadwell Motorbooks International Library Congress ISBN 087938 488 3 Plans Sea-Clusion Aeronautics Gene Falada 22W 070 Byron Ave Addison IL 60101 Quarter-scale 120-inch wingspan includes duplicate sheets ribs formers six sheets $42 plus $5 shipping tube Write Gene include large SASE complete list large Scale flying boats amphibians other large aircraft ntiques Military Civilian Helicopters SaiIplanes hove wodds largest aircraft documentalion colledion 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 35000 3-view line drawings 1998GUjdO200 panes yuuuwUgCanada/Mexico $1000 NTOverseas $15 00 Bob Banka Scale Model Research Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 926261714979-8058 http //www mt net ims/scole html 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 78
Photos courtesy Scale Mode Research Graphic design Jill Ann Cavanaugh GRUMMAN WIDGEON View engine cowlings air intake prop hub Note lower hull front spray lip back extended Petulant Porpoise later Widgeon modified hull wider past main bolt landing gear 76 Model Aviation t left civil Widgeon N41 993 shows just Close aircraft sits ground No bounces please Some aircraft company names seem stand out such Boeing North American civil military aviation Other company names identified historical events such Supermarine Schneider Cup Races Battle Britain Granville Brothers flying Gee Bees National Air Races subject month built Grumman Aircraft Engineering Companya firm immediately identified US Naval Aviation Grumman started building floats Vought Corsairs 1930 after submitting design proposal US Navy Grumman produced incredible line scouts fighters patrol aircraft bombers radar suppression aircraft few models used mail/supply aircraft fleet will remember winning fighters Pacific battles Midway Coral Sea Marshall Islands Gilbert Island campaigns cases tough aircraft flew through own ships flak protect fleet costs Kamikazes Wildcats Hellcats racked up victories like few other aircraft ever did battle safeguarding pilots bringing back tiny bucking carrier decks vast Pacific Grumman Goose G-44 Widgeon amphibians According Websters amphibians aircraft can take off come down either land water aid retractable landing gear usually mounted hull attached floats craft Grummans first amphibian redesigned Loening XO2L 1933 XJF-I similar Loening aircraft possessed superior performance Grumman-trademark folding landing gear main float type retractable gear used different Grumman aircraft smaller version Grumman JRF/Model G-21A Goose J4F Widgeon originally designed business commuter aircraft able carry five passengers between Long Island business district New York City larger Goose could carry two passengers Widgeon Ten aircraft sold before first produced After United States attacked Japan aircraft requisitioned military Navy receiving Other aircraft went Coast Guard Royal Navy Canada Brazil Army Air Force received 21 OA-14s third production run Widgeons went Coast Guard aircraft credited sinking U-166 Royal Navy Grummans little Goose known Gosling aircraft served during entire war antisubmarine coastal patrols After World War II aircraft reconverted business pleasure commuter aircraft Widgeon wild freshwater duck about -scale version Goose powered variety engines including 200 hp Rangers 300 hp Lycoming R-680s later set 270 hp Lycoming GO-460-BIDs G-44A first major improvement original design model featured deeper keel revised hull also August1998 77 Tip float civil Widgeon Note rear float much lower Spray guard right fuselage side Note upper fuselage hatch front float also braced side impact nose crew can tie off aircraft cleat Side view main gear retracted gear would fit flush side hull Introducing 30 Wingp Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Thn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800-458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Tucson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-MAIL dumas@azstarnetcom received new power plants form Avco-Lycoming 90-435A engines last models type called Super Widgeon powered Avco-Lycoming 270 hp GO-460BiD engines configuration little amphibian could fly about 180 mph cruise setting range 1000 miles cabin space hull very important fuel capacity increased Some main differences between Goose Widgeon Widgeons wingspan nine feet less Goose Length fuselage 75 feet less Goose Widgeons wings have comparatively angular shape Widgeon all-metal construction ailerons covered fabric hull constructed five watertight compartments Widgeon featured old style hand-crank Grumman retract landing gear land operation production run totaling 317 aircraft Widgeon distinction being last nonmilitary aircraft produced Grumman smaller version famous Grumman Goose served country well during WW II before handing over same duties performed Goose other aircraft during time So looking unique Scale subject Widgeon offers options multiple engines very close wing root flaps retracts dropping bombs depth charges water fly-in would have unique graceful model fly well being able tell just up Grumman amphibians like detailing model could just go nuts including opening hatches doors dummy engines cowl louvers much much G-44 Widgeon Specifications Wingspan 40 feet Wing Area 245 square feet Length 31 feet 1 inch Height 11 feet 5 inches Weight Empty 3189 pounds Max Weight 4500 pounds Maximum Speed 153 mph Cruising Speed 138 mph Ceiling 14600 feet Range 920 miles Photo Documentation Sources Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-7279 Seven Foto-Paaks three-views available Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel /Fax 910 292-5239 Anne Pepino offers two photo paks Widgeon both civil color schemes threeviews available Other documentation sources Sport Aviation November 1980 p 66 color photo Wingspan #20 page 2 article photos American Aviation Historical Society Journal Vol V3#2p 113 IronworksGrummans Fighting Aeroplanes Terry Treadwell Motorbooks International Library Congress ISBN 087938 488 3 Plans Sea-Clusion Aeronautics Gene Falada 22W 070 Byron Ave Addison IL 60101 Quarter-scale 120-inch wingspan includes duplicate sheets ribs formers six sheets $42 plus $5 shipping tube Write Gene include large SASE complete list large Scale flying boats amphibians other large aircraft ntiques Military Civilian Helicopters SaiIplanes hove wodds largest aircraft documentalion colledion 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 35000 3-view line drawings 1998GUjdO200 panes yuuuwUgCanada/Mexico $1000 NTOverseas $15 00 Bob Banka Scale Model Research Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 926261714979-8058 http //www mt net ims/scole html 78 Model Aviation