1:48 Grumman FM-1 Corsair ESSENTIAL SET

The real subject

The designation FM-1 was carried by the Wildcat carrier fighter, which the Grumman firm designed and whose production was taken over by the automotive division of General Motors at the moment when the original maker concentrated on a newer type. It was a stocky single-seat machine with a mid-mounted wing, manually retracted landing gear and the robust design that service on the decks of escort carriers called for.

What the set contains

This is an accessory set from the Big SIN line in the ESSENTIAL form, that is a package of parts sold as one whole for one kit in 1:48 scale. The exact composition of the package and the kit the parts are shaped for is given in the enclosed manufacturer's instructions.

• 1:48 scale
• an accessory to a plastic kit, not a model of its own
• the Big SIN line, the ESSENTIAL form
• the real subject is the FM-1 carrier fighter
• the placement of the parts according to the manufacturer's instructions

Building and painting tips

First lay the parts dry in the place they belong and only then glue them; with accessory parts the plastic part of the kit they are to fit into often has to be adjusted as well. Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder carefully. Wash and degrease the parts before painting, so that the paint holds. Choose the glue according to the material of the particular part and compare the procedure with the instructions.

Who it is for

The set suits a modeler who wants to move the detail of a kit higher in one purchase, without having to put several separate accessories together. Working with accessory parts presupposes a little experience with cutting, sanding and fitting, and a complete beginner should count on a slower pace. The model itself, the paints and the glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.