Airfix F4F Wildcat 1:72 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

The Airfix F4F Wildcat is a 1:72 scale plastic model kit of the US Navy carrier fighter, supplied with 58 parts for assembly and painting.

About this model

This kit represents the F4F-4 Wildcat, the most numerous variant of Grumman's stubby carrier fighter and the version flown by US Navy and Marine Corps pilots during the Pacific campaigns of 1942. The Wildcat gave American forces a fighter capable of meeting the Mitsubishi Zero on more even terms at Midway and Guadalcanal.

The kit is pitched at skill level 2, so it suits modellers with some experience as well as those building up their skills. Components are moulded to a good standard of detail for the scale, and the box includes everything needed to complete the model aside from glue and paint.

Specifications

• Brand: Airfix
• Aircraft type: F4F Wildcat
• Scale: 1:72
• Air force: USAF
• Era: WW2
• Parts: 58
• Skill level: 2
• What's inside: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet

Common questions

Does this kit need glue and paint?

Yes, this is a traditional Airfix kit and glue and paint are required to complete it. Neither is included in the box.

What's included in the box?

You get the plastic kit components, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet.

Is this kit suitable for beginners?

It's rated skill level 2, so it's approachable for newer modellers while still offering enough detail to interest more experienced builders.