Trumpeter 1/32 FM-2 Wildcat

By Steve Oakson

This the Trumpeter F4F-3 kit that has been converted to a FM-2.

In order to do this the following details were changed or added:

the engine was changed to a 9 cylinder engine used on this variant
new broad propeller blades were added
engine nacelle was modified to the short chord type used on the FM-2
new exhaust exits were added
rudder and fin were modified to the taller style of this variant
details on the wings were changed to reflect a 4 gun arrangement. Changes made to gun covers again to reflect a 4 gun wing instead 6 guns
brake lines added
Tamiya and Model Master paints used for Tricolor scheme. Weathering done to reflect damage from the Pacific environment.

Decals from extras box.