Grumman F7F Tigercat: Bigger is Better?

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Grumman F7F Tigercat: Bigger is Better?

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It's the fourth in my Grumman "Cat" Series!
This is one Big, Bad Kitty! I've been looking forward to doing this one for a long time! It's the last in the Cat Series (or IS it??)
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Grumman F7F Tigercat: Bigger is Better?

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