An accessory set for the cockpit of the FM-2 Wildcat in 1:48 scale from the Czech manufacturer Eduard. It replaces the fittings of the pilot's station on a finished kit; the aircraft model itself is not included in the package.
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The cockpit is one of the few places on a model a viewer looks at close up, and at the same time the place where the plastic parts from the box most often fall short. Eduard has prepared a set for the FM-2 Wildcat that deals with the pilot's station as a whole. It is intended for fitting into a finished kit, and the expectation is that you will remove some of the original plastic from the model. The manufacturer also lists a separate seat part in the same range, so you can choose how far you want to go.
The FM-2 Wildcat is a late development version of the Wildcat carrier fighter, built for the US Navy by the Eastern Aircraft division of General Motors. Compared with the earlier machines it received a lighter structure, a more powerful Wright radial engine and a taller vertical tail surface, which countered its torque. The machines served mainly from the decks of escort carriers, where the ability to take off from a short run was valued. For a modeler this means that the FM-2 is not the same as the earlier Wildcat and that the fittings differ between the two.
Before gluing, try out how much plastic has to be removed from the fuselage halves, and keep test fitting them dry until they close without pressure. Degrease the parts and spray them with a primer coat, and use cyanoacrylate glue to join them. The interior looks best when you supplement the base shade with a darker wash into the recesses, a light dry brush on the edges and spot detail on the instruments and levers. Work with tweezers and good light; the parts are small.
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