1:72 F4F-4 Wildcat cockpit set

Aires F4F-4 Wildcat cockpit set 1:72 (resin detail set)

This item is not an aircraft kit but an accessory resin set from the maker Aires in 1:72 scale. It serves to replace the cockpit of a plastic kit of the American Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat carrier fighter with finely cast resin parts. The set suits more experienced modelers.

The real subject

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American single-seat carrier fighter used above all in the early Second World War. The F4F-4 version had folding wings for operation from aircraft carriers and six machine guns. The Wildcat was the backbone of the US Navy carrier fighter arm in the first years of the war in the Pacific.

Building and painting tips

Wash the parts to remove mold release residue, cut off the casting blocks and bond them with super glue. Spray the interior with an airbrush, pick out the instrument panel and the levers and add a fine wash into the recesses. Protect your airways while sanding.

Who the set is for

• For modelers building the Wildcat in 1:72 scale
• For more experienced builders used to resin
• For a realistic look of an open cockpit in a display case

This is an accessory, not a complete model. The base kit, glue, paints and other parts are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.