FM-1 ''Wildcat'', 1/72 - Hobby Boss 80221

The FM-1 Wildcat Hobby Boss 80221 is a model of a US military aircraft to be assembled at 1/72. It recreates the FM-1 Wildcat, a version produced during World War II of the famous American carrier-based fighter, the Wildcat.

The Wildcat was used by the US Navy during the conflict. Compact and instantly recognizable by its sturdy silhouette, it is an essential subject for a collection devoted to American naval aviation of World War II or for building a small-scale naval aviation diorama at 1/72.

This Hobby Boss reference includes 19 parts and offers two US Navy schemes. Once assembled, the model measures 122 mm in length, with a 161 mm wingspan and a 54 mm height.

At a scale of 1/72, each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced by a factor of 72. This format makes it easy to display the FM-1 Wildcat alongside other American carrier-based fighters from the same period.

Assembling a plastic kit becomes sharper and cleaner with careful preparation of the parts, proper cementing, and light sanding of the mating lines if needed. Applying a primer before painting makes coloring and preparing the markings easier. Glue and paints are required to complete the assembly and decoration.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 80221
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : FM-1 Wildcat
• Scale : 1/72
• Number of parts : 19
• Length (assembled) : 122 mm
• Wingspan : 161 mm
• Height : 54 mm
• Decals : 2 US Navy schemes