Arma Hobby – 70050 – FM-1 & FM-2 Wildcat Deluxe Set

Description:

FM-1 & FM-2 Wildcat
Deluxe Set

Unassembled plastic models kits in 1/72 scale of two Grumman F4F, FM (General Motors produced) versions. FM-1 was identical to F4F-4 except by number of guns, reduced to 4 and wings racks for bombs or rockets added. FM-2 had a more powerful engine and a taller tail to cope with the torque.

Dual combo box with two full models. Includes also large sets of PE detail parts and decal sheet with 8 markings (4 for each FM-1 and FM-2). Canopy paint mask is also included as well as two laser engraved plywood flight deck sections from “Casablanca” class escort carrier.

Kits included are the brand FM-2 and F4F-4, but this box includes PE parts to transform F4F-4 into FM-1, so the box is a dual combo and 3 in 2, since you could choose to built F4F-4.

The 8 markings in detail:

FM-1 Wildcat:

• FM-1 Wildcat, no. A32/S31, VC-33 squadron, USS Nassau CVE-16, 6 September 1943, during training on the California coast, shortly before embarkation on USS Coral Sea CVE-57.
• FM-1 Wildcat, no. 7, VC-6 squadron, USS Core CVE-13, 16 December 1943, during anti-submarine patrols over the North Atlantic.
• Wildcat V, no. JV439/C9-N, 733 Naval Air Squadron, piloted by Sub-Lieut. Griffiths, Trincomalee airfield, Ceylon, 1945.
• Wildcat V, no. JV579/F, “That Old Thing”, 846 Naval Air Squadron, aircraft carrier HMS Trumpeter/Eglington airfield. The unit provided anti-submarine cover during the Normandy landings of June 1944.

FM-2 Wildcat:

• FM-2 Wildcat, no. D6, “Judy”, VC-14 squadron, USS Hoggatt Bay CVE-75, the Philippines, 22 November 1944.
• FM-2 Wildcat, no. 8, “Hot Lips”, VC-99 squadron, USS Hoggatt Bay CVE-75, Pacific Ocean theatre, July 1945.
• FM-2 Wildcat, no. 4, VC-13 squadron, USS Tripoli CVE-64, March 1944, during anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic in the vicinity of Cape Verde.
• Wildcat VI, no. JV752/320-9, Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, test flown by S/L Janusz Żurakowski, Boscombe Down airfield, 14 February 1945.