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Description
This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.
Arma Hobby brings us their 1/72 FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set. This kit is an entirely new mold! The FM-2 was developed by Grumman in 1942 as a lightweight version of the F4F, and is an onboard fighter for escort aircraft carriers. Its 1,350hp F-1820-56 Cyclone engine increased its climbing power and maneuverability at low altitudes compared to the F4F. The number of machine guns was also reduced to four to reduce weight, and the design of the engine cowls and flaps was also updated. It made its first flight in November 1942, and was active in low-altitude support missions and attack aircraft interception; it was operated by the Royal Navy Air Corps as the Wildcat Mk.VI. A total of 4,127 were produced -- the highest number produced of any F4F aircraft.
This kit comes with photo-etched parts, paint mask seals and decals by Techmod for six versions. Order yours today!
- [Mold Color]: White, clear
- [Size]: Approximately 12.3cm long, 16.1cm wingspan when completed
- [Includes]: Photo-etched parts, painting mask seals, decals for 6 versions
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.