Academy 9-12355 1/48 US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat "Battle of Midway"

1/48 US Navy F4F-4 Wildcat "Battle of Midway"

This kit faithfully recreates the iconic American WWII carrier-based fighter known for its role in key Pacific battles. Featuring a detailed cockpit, accurate landing gear, and the option to display folded or extended wings, this kit offers a realistic and customizable build experience. It includes photo-etched parts, open/closed canopy and cowling options, and decals for four historic liveries. A must-have for WWII aviation enthusiasts, it highlights the Wildcat's resilience and importance during the Battle of Midway.

- Accurately detailed landing gear and cockpit
- Main wing can be built folded or horizontal
- Canopy can be built open or closed
- Photo-etched parts including seat belt and backrest
- Cowling can be built closed or open to expose parts of the air-cooled engine
- Decals/markings for 4 versions

Detailed Features

This 1/48 scale F4F-4 Wildcat kit offers finely molded components that capture the aircraft's rugged design and compact structure. From the intricate cockpit layout to the accurately sculpted landing gear and optional engine details, each part is crafted to deliver a realistic and historically faithful model.

Delicate Panel Line Expression

Features finely engraved surface lines for realistic detail. Each line is sharply etched to reflect the aircraft's structural framework with exceptional clarity. These delicate markings enhance the model's visual depth and contribute to a more lifelike and professional finish.

Decals/Markings for 4 Versions

Includes decals for four historically accurate aircraft.

Background Information

The Grumman F4F Wildcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that entered service in 1940 with the United States Navy, and the British Royal Navy where it was initially known as the Martlet. First used by the British in the North Atlantic, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of the Second World War. The disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as aircraft became available.

WWII US Navy carrier based aircraft active in the Pacific theater. The key variation of the Wildcat, became operational with the U.S. Navy in 1940-41. Its folding-wing design allowed for significantly more Wildcats to be parked aboard fleet carriers. Early in the war these carrier-based aircraft became the backbone of the US Navy. They were instrumental in the battle of Midway and the Coral Sea though they were not as fast or as maneuverable as the longer-range Zeros.