New Arma release to be announced 30/12: 1/72 FM-2 Wildcat!!!

[Giorgio N]

"In the future we plan to add a plastic frame with the F4F-3 / Martlet Mk III wings."

 

These words have stopped me from buying the quickboost conversion for the Hasegawa kit, I will probably get the F4F-4 but it's the F4F-3 that I'm really looking forward to !

[Homebee]

New ltd. edition boxing - ref. 70034 - Grumman FM-2 Wildcat "Training Cats"

Source: https://www.armahobby.com/70034-fm-2-wildcat-training-cats-limited-edition.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.P.

Edited April 10, 2021 by Homebee

[alt-92]

Quite like that ASW scheme 'cat  
with replaced cowling - challenge accepted

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

7 hours ago, alt-92 said:

Quite like that ASW scheme 'cat  
with replaced cowling - challenge accepted

 

Seems we have the same tastes. 

[sroubos]

Haven't bought this kit yet but those schemes will pull me across the line, very nice.

[occa]

16 hours ago, alt-92 said:

Quite like that ASW scheme 'cat  
with replaced cowling - challenge accepted

 

 

Yes that's the best and most interesting for me too

[MiG-Mech]

New boxing is released.

Edited May 5, 2021 by MiG-Mech

[jan_cz]

The F4F is on final approach Should appear at the end of June

Six markings:

F4F-4 Wildcat, white 84, squadron VMF-121, Cpt. Joe Foss (26 aerial victories), Guadalcanal, October / November 1942.

F4F-4 Wildcat, black 8-26, squadron VGF-26, ex-Operation Torch, Guadalcanal, April 8, 1943.

F4F-4 Wildcat, black 6-F-8, squadron VF-6, USS Enterprise, April 10, 1942, a week before Doolittle Raid on Tokyo.

F4F-4 Wildcat, 5093 / white 23, squadron VF-3, USS Yorktown, Lt.Cdr. John S. Thach (3 aerial victories), Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942.

F4F-4 Wildcat, 3512/29-GF-10, squadron VGF-29, USS Santee, crash landed by Ens Joseph M. Gallano during Operation Torch, French Marocco, November 8, 1942.

Martlet II, AJ148 / Ø-7A, 888 FAA Squadron from carrier HMS Formidable, Oran, Algeria, December 14, 1942.

 

Source: https://www.armahobby.com/70047-f4f-4-wildcat-expert-set.html?utm_source=implebot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F4F-4&utm_term=F4F-4-announcement&utm_content=en

 

Jan

[Homebee]

New boxing - ref. 70050 - Grumman FM-1 & FM-2 Wildcat - Deluxe Set

https://www.armahobby.pl/70050-fm-1-fm-2-wildcat-deluxe-set.html

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ArmaHobby/posts/4751463738217279

 

Quote

Wildcat from Arma Hobby is back in a new box. A double combo deluxe set with two models in two versions will take you on board an escort aircraft carrier! See the contents of the box, including engraved aircraft carrier decks, and pre-order with a discount at www.armahobby.com.

What’s your choice - Wildcat on a diorama or separately? Share in the comment!

 

 

 

V.P.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Homebee

[Wojtek Bulhak]

Here is my text with story behind a film you can find on youtube: Read full text on armahobbynews link.

 

"In the summer of 1943, the US Navy commenced the wholesale commissioning of Casablanca-class escort carriers. Over the course of the year, fifty-five vessels of the type were put into service. During the formation of this fleet of so-called Jeep Carriers, several dozen composite carrier-borne squadrons (VCs) were trained. The story has been superbly presented in a film shot in September 1943 aboard the carrier USS Nassau..."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2021 by Wojtek Bulhak
wrong link

[Wojtek Bulhak]

I have built two carrier deck diorama from latest FM-1 & FM-2 Deluxe Set.

 

Building and painting tutorial you can find there: link .

 

Wildcat models by Marcin Ciepierski.

 

 

[Homebee]

Released - ref. 70050 - Grumman FM-1 & FM-2 Wildcat - dual combo Deluxe Set

Source: https://www.mn-modelar.cz/1-72-fm-1-fm-2-wildcat-dual-combo-deluxe-set/

 

 

V.P.