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Trumpeter 02255 1:32 Scale Grumman F4F- 3 “Wildcat”(EARLY )Model Kit, (scale model kits, scale model supplies, scale model accessories, model building, hobbies, model ships kit, scale model, scale model maker)
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Trumpeter 02255 1:32 Scale Grumman F4F- 3 “Wildcat”(EARLY )Model Kit, (scale model kits, scale model supplies, scale model accessories, model building, hobbies, model ships kit, scale model, scale model maker)
Trumpeter 02255 1:32 Scale Grumman F4F- 3 “Wildcat”(EARLY )Model Kit
Product introduction:
Grumman's short and stubby-winged F4F Wildcat is one of its best-known and
successful fighters. The F4F-3 Wildcat had a rather short, rounded fuselage with
mid-wings of rectangular shape. The wings did not fold for carrier storage. All
the main parts of the airplane were located in the front part of the tubby
fuselage, the fuel tank and retractable landing gear were right under the pilot.
This concentration of weight made for a quick handling, maneuverable fighter.
Its Pratt & Whitney 1200hp, 14-cylinder, air-cooled, twin row radial engine
(R-1830-76 or 86) gave it a top speed of 330 mph. The F4F-3 had a range of 845
miles. The standard armament was four .50 caliber wing mounted machine guns.
Service ceiling was 37,500 ft. The F4F-3 offered good durability, pilot armor,
and a high dive speed. It also had good maneuverability, although it was soon
discovered that it could not compete with the Japanese Zero in this area. A
common complaint from pilots was the manual hand-cranked retracting landing
gear, which required 30 cranks. One slip could result in a serious wrist injury.
Powerplant: P&W 1,200hp R-1830-36 14-cylinder radial engine. Maximum Speed: 318
mph at 19,400 feet. Service ceiling: 39,400 ft. Range: 770 miles. Weight empty:
5,758 lbs. Maximum take-off weight: 8,152 lbs. Span: 38 ft. Length: 28 ft. 9 in.
Height: 9 ft. 2.5 in. Armament: Four 0.5 inch Browning machine guns; two 100 lb.
bombs.
Item No 02255
Item Name Grumman F4F- 3 “Wildcat”(EARLY)
Bar Code 9580208022550
Scale 1:32
Item Type Static Aircraft
Model Brief Length: 277mmWingspan: 360mm
Total Parts 267pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 1pcs
Film Parts Instrument part
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 7pcs
Paint Schemes VF-41 USS RANGER(CV-4),1941
Released Date
More Features Folded flaps ; Clear engine cover.