Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat / Martlet Mk.V Model Kit (61126)

Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat / Martlet Mk.V Scale Model Kit

The F4F Wildcat — A WWII Carrier Legend

The F4F Wildcat is one of the most successful carrier aircraft designs of WWII. The FM-1 variant was manufactured by General Motors' Eastern Aircraft Division from August 1942, with armament reduced to four wing-mounted machine guns. It also served with the British Royal Navy as the Martlet Mk.V, typically deployed on escort carriers to ward off submarines and protect vital convoys.

About This 1/48 Scale Model Kit

Tamiya's 1/48 FM-1 Wildcat / Martlet Mk.V (SKU: 61126) faithfully reproduces this iconic carrier fighter with exceptional surface detail and a manageable parts count. Buildable as either a US Navy FM-1 Wildcat or a Royal Navy Martlet Mk.V, this kit offers great versatility for WWII aviation modellers.

Key Features

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit — Length: 184mm, Wingspan: 242mm
• Faithfully depicts the four-gun wing configuration of the FM-1 variant
• Finely recreated rivets and panel lines throughout
• Buildable as US Navy FM-1 Wildcat or Royal Navy Martlet Mk.V
• Complex landing gear recreated with minimal parts, without sacrificing detail
• Open or closed canopy options — Martlet rear-view mirror is a separate moulded part
• Seated pilot figure included
• 3 marking options: 1 RAF (with D-Day invasion stripes) and 2 US Navy (VC-33/USS Nassau & VC-58/USS Guadalcanal)
• Decal sheet and canopy masking stickers included

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48
• Length: 184mm
• Wingspan: 242mm
• SKU: 61126
• Brand: Tamiya
• Era: WWII
• Nation: USA / United Kingdom

Recommended Paints

The following Tamiya Acrylic Mini paints are recommended to complete this kit. Click each paint to add it to your order.

• XF-1 Flat Black — Tyres, anti-skid walkways, gun barrels, and exhaust stacks
• XF-2 Flat White — Invasion stripes white bands, national insignia, and star markings
• XF-7 Flat Red — Invasion stripes red bands and squadron markings
• XF-15 Flat Flesh — Pilot figure skin tones
• XF-19 Sky Grey — Lower fuselage and wing undersurfaces (Martlet scheme)
• XF-21 Sky — Undersurface colour for Royal Navy Martlet Mk.V marking option
• XF-24 Dark Grey — Cockpit interior, instrument panels, and seat
• XF-53 Neutral Grey — US Navy light grey undersurfaces and landing gear bays
• XF-57 Buff — Interior fabric details and seat harness straps
• XF-62 Olive Drab — Upper surface camouflage for US Navy marking options
• XF-66 Light Grey — Wheel wells, landing gear struts, and undercarriage details
• X-18 Semi-Gloss Black — Engine compartment, exhaust manifolds, and cockpit frame