About the F4F-3 Wildcat
This 1/48 Hobby Boss kit builds the early F4F-3 Wildcat, a carrier-based US Navy fighter used during the early years of World War II. It is intended for modelers who want a compact static aircraft project with period marking options and straightforward construction.
Kit details
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Scale: 1/48
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Brand: Hobby Boss
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Aircraft: Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, early version
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Item type: Static aircraft model kit
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Material: Light gray plastic with clear canopy parts
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Contents: 80 parts on 6 sprues, including 73 light gray plastic parts and 7 clear parts
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Model size: 256.4 mm long with a 350.6 mm wingspan
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Details: Simple engine detail and an optional cowling
Marking options
- F4F-3, VF-72, USS Wasp (CV-7)
- F4F-3, VMF-111, 1941
Compatible subjects and related models
The kit represents the early production F4F-3 powered by the R-1830-76 engine, with four 0.50-inch wing guns on the production aircraft. Pair it with other 1/48 Hobby Boss prop aircraft kits for a consistent display, or compare manufacturer information on the Hobby Boss website.