1:72 F4F-3 Wildcat - Space Set (for Arma Hobby Kits)

The real subject

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier fighter with a radial engine and landing gear retracted into the fuselage by hand with a crank in the cockpit. The F4F-3 form belongs to the early machines of the series and its wings did not fold. On a model in 1:72 scale the cockpit is small, and all the more depends on it, because it is visible under the glazing.

What the set offers

The Space line from Eduard consists of color 3D elements with three-dimensional relief that are applied into a cockpit. The elements are printed on a carrier paper: only the carrier paper is moistened, the element is lifted off it with tweezers and fixed with white PVA glue. The result is a color instrument panel and other details without hand painting tiny gauges. The set is cut for Arma Hobby kits in 1:72 scale.

Building and painting tips

• Paint the surface under the element first, let it dry and rid it of dust and grease.
• Moisten the carrier paper with a damp sponge and a drop of detergent, and do not immerse the element itself in water.
• Lift the element off with tweezers and set it in place in one go, as sliding it about does it no good.
• Fix it with white PVA glue, as the manufacturer does not recommend cyanoacrylate, and once seated press the element down with a soft cotton bud.
• Do not use a decal softener, as it would attack the print; finish the cockpit before you close the fuselage up.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want a color cockpit quickly and without painting the finest details with a brush.

The package holds only the supplementary set. The kit itself, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.