HBM80330 FM-2 Wildcat 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit Hobby Boss (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

HBM80330 FM-2 Wildcat 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit Hobby Boss

The FM-2 Wildcat was designed and prototyped by Grumman Aircraft. More than 4000 were built by the Eastern Aircraft Division of the General Motors Company between 1943 - 1945. These aircraft incorporated a lighter airframe and a more powerful engine. The FM-2 had a taller vertical tail for stability to counter the increased torque of the engine. Armament consisted of 4 each .50 cal. guns, 2 each external bomb or fuel racks and air to ground rocket launch points on the wings. These aircraft were primarily operated from escort carriers to support ground operations in the Pacific theater of operations. These same aircraft were teamed with Grumman Avengers and used in anti-sub operations in the Atlantic against U-boats.

This kit features fine recessed panel lines
Highly detailed cockpit and forward fuselage interior
Separately molded rudder
2 drop tanks
7 piece clear canopy
Markings included for VC-10, USS Gambier Bay, October 1944 and VC-36, USS Core
Consists of over 80 parts
Length: 256.4mm (10.07in) and Wingspan: 350.6mm (13.77in)
Glue, paint and assembly required
Skill level 2