US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat

Name: US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat
Brand: Academy
Price: 8.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (35 reviews)

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

Academy US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/72 Scale #12451

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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..

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231 Rewards Points

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)
Water for Decals
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
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Product Rank

#17 in Plastic Model Airplanes 1/70-1/79 Scale

#50 in Plastic Model Airplanes

#377 in Plastic Models

Reviews

"acadamy f-4 wildcat"

waynelyrice

This is an okay wild cat there is good detail on the plastic and the fit is pretty good. However there is not much of a cockpit except for a pilot you can glue to the cockpit wall. I had some problems with the decals and it took me lots of decal setting solution to make them stick on. The landing gear is nicely detailed and is okay when it comes to its sturdiness. But hey you get what you pay for. overall though I did not especially like it.

"Nice little Wildcat"

kuririn111111111

Fairly easy build. Wheels and prop spin. Option to build with wheels down or up with display stand. Only issue was that two of the decals had misaligned printing ( there was white overprint beyond the blue border on the large stars. Not perfect, but at this price, I can't complain. Complements my collector plate well. Will upload a picture later.

"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.