The resin 3D printed set Grumman FM-1 Wildcat gun bays in 1:48 scale from the Czech firm Eduard opens up the space of the wing gun bays on a model. It is not an aircraft model but an add-on for a plastic kit.
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The set deals with the space of the wing gun bays of the Grumman FM-1 Wildcat fighter in 1:48 scale. It is not an aircraft model and not a whole wing either: it is a separate add-on with which the simplified or entirely missing insides of the bays in an injection-molded kit are replaced. The parts are made by 3D printing in resin, so they hold sharp edges and fine shapes that cannot get into a metal mold. Eduard is a Czech manufacturer from Obrnice near Most and resin add-ons are among its most widespread production.
What the set changes on a finished model
An open gun bay is one of the few ways to show the internal structure on a closed low-wing aircraft. The model gains a detail on show that will hold attention even on a display table, and at the same time it opens up room for a color contrast between the inner color of the bay and the outer coat of the wing.
The FM-1 designation was carried by the Wildcat that was not built at Grumman but under license at Eastern Aircraft, a division of General Motors. Grumman needed to free production capacity for the new Hellcat, and so it handed the production of the proven carrier fighter over to a partner. The FM-1 was based on the F4F-4 version, but in armament it carried only four heavy machine guns instead of six, with a greater supply of ammunition in exchange. It served mainly from the decks of escort carriers, where a small size and a robust undercarriage paid off more than maximum speed.
First rinse the resin parts with lukewarm water and a drop of detergent and let them dry, so that the paint holds. Separate them from the support structures with a modeling saw or a cutter, never break them. Sanding is best done wet and with respiratory protection. They are bonded with super glue; ordinary cement for plastic does not hold on resin. Before painting apply primer, and the inside of the bays can then simply be emphasized with a dark wash and a light dry brush.
It is an add-on to a kit, not a model in its own right. Please check compatibility with a particular kit against the manufacturer's data.
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