1/72 scale Wildcats and Martlets

[StephenCJ]

I have been wondering how many Wildcats and Martlets that can be made from the new Airfix kits. 

First up a Martlet MkIV and a F4F-4 Wildcat.  These will have the canopy closed so my lousy seatbelts won't be seen too well.  There is not much of the

cockpit that will be seen.

 

 

The basic sprues, these are the same for both kits.

 

 

 

 

Martlet MkIV box art and sprue.

 

 

F4F-4 Wildcat box art and sprue.

 

 

My progress so far.  It is amazing what modelling horrors are visible when a camera is added to the mix, the decal that is not quite straight but it will never be seen

when the fuselage is closed up. 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Stephen

[Britman]

Looking god Steve. I think this is a nice little kit , but I found the undercart a little taxing. 

 

Keith. 

[Ray S]

Great start with this.

 

I have to admit I built two in fairly short order, and struggled with the spider's web undercarriage both times, and the folded wings once!

 

I had to build two, as on the first go I found I had either lost or never had the transparencies, so was compelled (of course) to visit my local model emporium and purchase a second. Thank goodness Airfix supplied a fully open and a fully closed canopy so I could finish both!

 

I found it a great kit to put together, and I hope you get as much fun out of yours as I did!

 

All the best,

 

Ray