Toby's Wildcat..Finished...in a manner of speaking

[TobyC]

After much debate I've gone for a USN version of the MkIV Wildcat

[Molly-new]

Nice choice, iirc it was originally intended to have an electric spin a prop inside the fuselage, which might explain its rather portly dimensions. It goes together well with little if any need for filler.

[JohnRatzenberger]

I've got that one and the spin-a-prop to put in, one of these days ...
The Wildcat was portly on it's own ....

[TobyC]

Just got the kit out to have a check over and a couple of bits seem to be missing. The antenna being the major one.



The markings are for the serial number 84 F4F-4 of VMF-121 flown by Sgt Joseph Palko

[TobyC]

Hmm. I've just found a Frog Black Widow hiding in the stash. Might give it a go after this and the Classic Jets GB.

[Martin R]

Toby,

The Wildcat's such a cool 'little' plane (Little? Compare the wing area with a Spitfire).

Should be a fun build. I'll watch with interest.

regards,

Martin

[Molly-new]

Hmm. I've just found a Frog Black Widow hiding in the stash.

That would be nice to see if time permits.

[TobyC]

Interior paint on. Internal windows in. Headrest on seat on.
I have found an IP as well
Happy days.

[Stuart]

Looking good. I too have one of these in the stash so I'll be watching with interest. I'm planning an FAA one.

Whats that IP sheet?

Cheers

Stuart

[TobyC]

Looking good. I too have one of these in the stash so I'll be watching with interest. I'm planning an FAA one.

Whats that IP sheet?

Cheers

Stuart

Found it by chance on eBay. Forgot I had it. Not a decal though. It's card that has to be stuck onto a plastic backing.
Here are some other options.
http://www.cqout.com/list.asp?seller=locoman;

[Stuart]

Looking good. I too have one of these in the stash so I'll be watching with interest. I'm planning an FAA one.

Whats that IP sheet?

Cheers

Stuart

Found it by chance on eBay. Forgot I had it. Not a decal though. It's card that has to be stuck onto a plastic backing.
Here are some other options.
http://www.cqout.com/list.asp?seller=locoman;

ah ok - I use a paper IP sheet that I found on the 3d-kits website for most of mine, I downloaded the sheet and then coped the image so that I can print about 30 on one sheet. Generally I juast stick it in the cockpit I suppose you could back it with plastic. I also tend to photocopy IP decals I find in kits for the same reason.


Cheers

Stuart

[TobyC]

Cockpit finished.



Fuselage joined up and then disaster struck as I managed to crack the canopy trying to expand it to make it flush.



I have some canopy scratch repairer that may make it look a bit better but I think it might be all over

[TimJ]

Shame about the canopy. I hope you can do something to make it less noticeable.

[TobyC]

Shame about the canopy. I hope you can do something to make it less noticeable.

I have thanks

This morning I had a look around my stash and found a HobbyBoss kit that has two canopy options so all is well at Chez Toby

[TobyC]

Floppy wings need a novel approach to aligning. I hope this works and I've got the balance just right