Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V Plastic Model Kit
Model Kit Overview:
This is the Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat Mk.V, also known as the Martlet Mk.V. This kit authentically recreates the FM-1 Wildcat and features four machine guns with both the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy markings with one seated pilot figure. One of the main U.S. Navy carrier-based fighters was the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat which was introduced into service in 1942. The aircraft employed a foldable wing for efficient use on flight decks, along with six 12.7mm machine guns. While the Grumman began to focus more on the production of the F6F Hellcat, Eastern Air Lines took over production for the F4F-4. They created a mostly identical variant of the F4F-4, the FM-1 Wildcat, with the main difference being a decrease from six to four mounted 12.7mm machine guns. The Wildcat was later introduced to the Royal Navy and was known as the Martlet, a fictitious bird often seen in the English coats of arms. This aircraft continued to see action as an anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort until the end of the war.
NOTE: Photo of completed model is for illustrative purposes only. This is a model kit that requires assembly.
Features:
- Realistic and detailed scaled model assembly kit
- Both the Martlet MK.V or the FM-1 Wildcat can be authentically recreated
- Complex structure around the main landing gear is realistically recreated
- Decals to depict three different squadrons from the U.S. and the Royal Navy
- Faithfully depicts the wing equipped with four machine guns
- Includes a rear-view mirror to recreate the Marlet Mk.V of the Royal Navy
- Realistic renderings of fuselage surfaces with panel lines and rivets
- Detailed assembly guide is easy to follow along and reference
Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Fuselage Length: 7.24in (184mm)
- Wingspan: 9.53in (242mm)
- Height: -
- Assembly Level: Kit
Includes:
- (1) Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat or Martlet Mk.V Model Kit
- (1) Seated Pilot Figure
- Product Assembly Guide
Needed to Complete:
- Cement, paint, and finishing supplies
This product was added to our catalog on June 10, 2024
