WIP Memorial Day Start Build Trumpeter 1/32 F4F-3 Wildcat Completed

Clear Cowling

I started this one for the Midway GB, and got sidetracked.  Also started the -3 at the same time. 

You're going to love it, the radial isn't bad for a kit piece, details out nice.

Going to follow, and maybe get enthused to get back to it.

goldhammer

I started this one for the Midway GB, and got sidetracked.  Also started the -3 at the same time. 

You're going to love it, the radial isn't bad for a kit piece, details out nice.

Going to follow, and maybe get enthused to get back to it.

 

Your friend, Toshi

One of my favorites, although I never built this particular kit of the Wildcat.  I recently built the old Revell 1/32 'cat but would love to build this one.  

Any thoughts on what scheme you're going to do?  A Guadalcanal Wildcat, perhaps?

Aggieman

One of my favorites, although I never built this particular kit of the Wildcat.  I recently built the old Revell 1/32 'cat but would love to build this one.  

Any thoughts on what scheme you're going to do?  A Guadalcanal Wildcat, perhaps?

 

Your friend, Toshi

The start with the cockpit utilizing interestingly enough a transparent instrument film panel that really looks great.  To cut the film transfer out, I used a Fisker scissors that was in the Gingher sewing section.  It was priced accordingly!  I utilize this cutting tool for the majority of the times on decals.

I forgot to add my Fiskar Ginghar type scissors last night but here it is. For the price point, you can’t beat it.  I paid $12.00.  As oppossed to $25.00.

Also here are the concurring rest of the cockpit parts. 

This is a cool build. I'm looking forward to seeing it come together. I want to add one of these to the stash, but I've told myself to stop buying kits and build what I have. It's hard to do, but so far so good.

BK

I built that one Tosh, it is an excellent kit.Only tricky part are the pe hinges.Be advised the wings do fold back ,but if you put the machine gun parts in the wings they are so heavy that the wings have to be tied together with fishing line to keep the wings folded.

Nice choice of aircraft and scheme.

A couple of things. The kit is a -3 not a -4. Check the box and funny papers.

Yours does not have folding wings. The other major difference was 4 guns on the -3, 6 guns on the -4.

Trumpeter royally screwed the pooch on the color sheet there. The aviators name was Galer, not Glaer. The Marine Squadron was VMF-224, not -244.

Looks like a great kit, enjoy, and as a vet "THANKS". 

I have this one in my stash and I got Vallejo's paint set for Marine and US N any WW2 to go with it.

It's really nice thought for we veterans, Toshi, and I thank you. I will be following this myself with regard to building my own at some point.

Many times whilst in Iraq and Afghanistan I had air support from A-10 aircraft. Everyone dug or found a deeper hole but the support was always spot on, even when they were told "Friendly Close". They came lower than they had to to make sure, at one time even practically head height to rake a building with their Gatling guns practically taking it apart.

Angels on our shoulders!!

Go for it, Toshi, my friend!

BrandonK

This is a cool build. I'm looking forward to seeing it come together. I want to add one of these to the stash, but I've told myself to stop buying kits and build what I have. It's hard to do, but so far so good.

BK

 

Your friend, Toshi

philo426

I built that one Tosh, it is an excellent kit.Only tricky part are the pe hinges.Be advised the wings do fold back ,but if you put the machine gun parts in the wings they are so heavy that the wings have to be tied together with fishing line to keep the wings folded.

 

I will definately take your advise and apply that technique so as not to come across any issues and concerns you so mentioned in your post above.  Once again, thank you for your support and following of my build!

Your friend, Toshi

GMorrison

Nice choice of aircraft and scheme.

A couple of things. The kit is a -3 not a -4. Check the box and funny papers.

Yours does not have folding wings. The other major difference was 4 guns on the -3, 6 guns on the -4.

Trumpeter royally screwed the pooch on the color sheet there. The aviators name was Galer, not Glaer. The Marine Squadron was VMF-224, not -244.

 

Your friend, Toshi

captfue

Looks like a great kit, enjoy, and as a vet "THANKS". 

 

Your friend, Toshi

snapdragonxxx

I have this one in my stash and I got Vallejo's paint set for Marine and US N any WW2 to go with it.

It's really nice thought for we veterans, Toshi, and I thank you. I will be following this myself with regard to building my own at some point.

 

Many times whilst in Iraq and Afghanistan I had air support from A-10 aircraft. Everyone dug or found a deeper hole but the support was always spot on, even when they were told "Friendly Close". They came lower than they had to to make sure, at one time even practically head height to rake a building with their Gatling guns practically taking it apart.

 

Angels on our shoulders!!

 

Go for it, Toshi, my friend!

 

Thank you for sharing that story with Forum Members here.  It’s stories like that that are awe inspiring and lead us to continue building A-10’s and dioramas with A-10’s like that!

Your friend, Toshi

mawright20

Toshi, Looking forward to following the process on this one! Mike

 

Your friend, Toshi

I always learn something from your builds, Toshi. And one of my favorite aircraft and schemes! Looking forward to your progress.

UnwaryPaladin

I always learn something from your builds, Toshi. And one of my favorite aircraft and schemes! Looking forward to your progress.

 

Your friend, Toshi

A couple of images of an incomplete cockpit.

Always like popping in on your builds to see what's going on Toshi. Great work on that pit man.

BTW....I always like all the eye candy on your photo hosting site as well.

mustang1989

Always like popping in on your builds to see what's going on Toshi. Great work on that pit man.

BTW....I always like all the eye candy on your photo hosting site as well.

 

Your friend, Toshi