US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat

This is the Academy Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat US Navy Fighter 1/72 scale plastic model airplane kit.

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Academy Plastics # acy12451

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Academy Plastics Item # acy12451

Features :

35 plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey..
The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail..
Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a pilot and controls..
Authentic engine assembly with propeller..
Sports optional position landing gear and fuel tanks..
Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit..
Includes a small black stand for display purposes..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

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Spotlight Review

"A solid little Wildcat"

rlsundquist

This model is not up to the standards of other Academy kits I've built, but considering the price, I wasn't expecting it. It's pretty simple: there's not cockpit to speak of, only one marking option, and there's a big empty space inside that you can plainly see through the canopy and wheel wells. On the plus side, it goes together very easily, and it's a clean, neat little model once it's done. The landing gear assembly is a bit tricky, but if you get it right you'll be blessed with wheels that actually spin. For Wildcat fans I'm sure there are better kits available, but for the rest of us this is a pleasant and stress-free build.

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Features

35 plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey..
The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail..
Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a pilot and controls..
Authentic engine assembly with propeller..
Sports optional position landing gear and fuel tanks..
Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit..
Includes a small black stand for display purposes..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

Specs

Scale: 1/72
Length: 4-1/2" (113mm) (approximately)
Width: 7" (177mm) (approximately)
Height: 1-1/2" (36mm) (approximately)

Includes

One 1/72 Plastic Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat US Navy Fighter

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
File or Emery Board
Scissors (XUR9180ET) (TAM74068) (TAM74031)
Tweezers (TAM74003) (EXL30416)
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Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
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Reviews

"Nice little model"

mutzken

The Academy F4F is a nice little model. Nice moldings on all the parts, no flash to be seen and i don't remember any ejector pin marks. The cockpit is non-existent, just a chair and pilot figure. You have the choice of gear up or down, a nice stand is included. Fit was very good and i didn't need any filler, only some sanding. I chose to use decals from my spares box to make a nice F4F. Buy one, it's a fun build.

"Academy F4F-4 Wildcat"

william.messner49

This kit was an easy,fast build. The fit on the various parts was good and very little sanding was required. I didn't need to use any putty at all to fill gaps after assembly.There was no cockpit detail, but they would not be visible through a small canopy anyway. The landing gear was pretty good, but you can see right up into the fuselage interior when assembled with landing gear in open position. Overall, this is a good little kit for the price with good detail on the fuselage and wing surfaces.It would be an excellent kit for a beginner, without a lot of parts and not a lot of skill needed for assembly.

"Well worth it"

clunymike

Fun model, I built mine while watching Midway (1976), and only realized afterward that the camo scheme and decals Academy gives you is for the Atlantic squadrons! Oh well, the movie is full of inaccuracies anyway. It took me three days start to finish, and it was a good time. It's cheap, easy to make it look good, and not a huge investment in time. Definitely recommend.

Information

When the Japanese attacked the United States in 1941, the most modern fighter in the Navy was the Grumman F4F Wildcat. Although the Wildcat was small, it was not as fast or maneuverable as the Japanese Zero Fighter, but it was a very durable machine. However, in the hands of an experienced pilot, the Wildcat could best the feared Zero. Thankfully, the Grumman fighter was able to fend off the enemy until the more powerful Hellcat was available about one year later.