Airfix 1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat Plastic Model Kit

The F4F Wildcat was the US Navy's primary carrier borne fighter aircraft at the start of the Second World War. Characterised by its stubby appearance the Wildcat had been developed as part of a successful range of pre-war biplanes and had entered service with the US Navy a year prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. By the time of the crucial battles for Midway and Guadalcanal the F4F-4 model had become the most numerous variant and new tactics enabled American naval and marine pilots to gain the upper hand on the previously all-conquering Mitsubishi Zero.

Specifications:

This intricately detailed 1:72 scale model kit of the F4F-4 Wildcat depicts the primary fighter aircraft used by the US Navy during the early years of World War Two. Comprising 58 precisely crafted plastic components, this Skill Level 2 kit offers two distinct aircraft paint options and. Known for its compact and robust design, the F4F Wildcat was part of a successful lineage of pre-war biplanes, entering US Navy service a year before the attack on Pearl Harbour. Once assembled, the model features a wingspan of 160mm.

Key Features

• 58 precisely crafted plastic components for assembly
• 1:72 scale with a 160mm wingspan
• Offers two genuine aircraft paint options
• Skill Level 2 -
• Represents the F4F-4 version from World War Two
• Accurately captures the unique compact design of this carrier-based fighter

History

The F4F Wildcat served as the primary carrier-based fighter for the US Navy at the onset of World War Two. Known for its compact and sturdy design, the Wildcat was developed from a successful series of pre-war biplanes and was introduced to the US Navy a year before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. By the pivotal battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, the F4F-4 variant had become the most prevalent, with new strategies allowing American naval and marine pilots to outmaneuver the previously dominant Mitsubishi Zero.

Manufactured under licence from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) is a trademark of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Plastic
• Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications