1:48 FM-2 Wildcat

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Grumman (General Motors) FM-2 Wildcat in 1:48 scale from the manufacturer Eduard, the American carrier fighter of the Second World War.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Eduard
Product EAN6291111423596

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32.80 €
27.11 € without VAT
5 pcs in stock
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Grumman FM-2 Wildcat (1:48, Eduard)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American carrier fighter FM-2 Wildcat in 1:48 scale from the production of the Czech manufacturer Eduard. The FM-2 was the version of the Wildcat built by the Eastern Aircraft division of the General Motors corporation, and you recognize it by its taller vertical tail. The kit is notable for fine engraving and a detailed cockpit; depending on the particular edition the package may hold photo-etched parts and masks and offer several marking options. Check the exact content of the package, the edition and the number of schemes against the manufacturer's information.

The real subject

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was the basic American carrier fighter of the early Second World War. The FM-2 version was a lightened and more capable variant built by General Motors above all for service from smaller escort carriers. It received a more powerful engine and a modified, taller tail for better handling. The Wildcats proved themselves in the fighting in the Pacific and escorted convoys as well as strike formations.

Building and painting tips

Paint the cockpit and pick it out before closing the fuselage up; any photo-etched parts will raise the detail of the instrument panel and the belts. Glue the parts with thin cement for plastic and mask the clear cabin canopy while spraying (if masks are in the package, make use of them). Apply a primer and the paints with an airbrush, put the decals on over a gloss varnish and pick the engraved lines out with a wash. Wear matching service from a carrier deck suits it.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of American carrier aircraft of the Second World War
  • Admirers of the Wildcat type and its versions
  • Modelers who will appreciate fine engraving and a detailed cockpit
  • More experienced modelers with an interest in photo-etched details

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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The FM-2 Wildcat was an American carrier fighter of the Second World War, a lightened and more capable version of the Wildcat built by the General Motors division, recognizable by its taller tail.

The FM-2 was lighter and had a more powerful engine and a taller vertical tail; it was meant mainly for service from smaller escort carriers.

It depends on the particular edition, as the higher Eduard editions usually add photo-etched parts and masks. Check the exact content against the manufacturer's information.

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