{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-fm1-wildcat-martlet-mkv-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat \/ Martlet Mk.V Model Kit (61126)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 1\/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat \/ Martlet Mk.V Scale Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe F4F Wildcat — A WWII Carrier Legend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This 1\/48 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTamiya'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit — Length: 184mm, Wingspan: 242mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully depicts the four-gun wing configuration of the FM-1 variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely recreated rivets and panel lines throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildable as US Navy FM-1 Wildcat or Royal Navy Martlet Mk.V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex landing gear recreated with minimal parts, without sacrificing detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen or closed canopy options — Martlet rear-view mirror is a separate moulded part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeated pilot figure included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 marking options: 1 RAF (with D-Day invasion stripes) and 2 US Navy (VC-33\/USS Nassau \u0026amp; VC-58\/USS Guadalcanal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet and canopy masking stickers included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following Tamiya Acrylic Mini paints are recommended to complete this kit. Click each paint to add it to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-1-flat-black\"\u003eXF-1 Flat Black\u003c\/a\u003e — Tyres, anti-skid walkways, gun barrels, and exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-2-flat-white\"\u003eXF-2 Flat White\u003c\/a\u003e — Invasion stripes white bands, national insignia, and star markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-7-flat-red\"\u003eXF-7 Flat Red\u003c\/a\u003e — Invasion stripes red bands and squadron markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-15-flat-flesh\"\u003eXF-15 Flat Flesh\u003c\/a\u003e — Pilot figure skin tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-19-sky-grey\"\u003eXF-19 Sky Grey\u003c\/a\u003e — Lower fuselage and wing undersurfaces (Martlet scheme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-21-sky\"\u003eXF-21 Sky\u003c\/a\u003e — Undersurface colour for Royal Navy Martlet Mk.V marking option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-24-dark-grey\"\u003eXF-24 Dark Grey\u003c\/a\u003e — Cockpit interior, instrument panels, and seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-53-neutral-grey\"\u003eXF-53 Neutral Grey\u003c\/a\u003e — US Navy light grey undersurfaces and landing gear bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-57-buff\"\u003eXF-57 Buff\u003c\/a\u003e — Interior fabric details and seat harness straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-62-olive-drab\"\u003eXF-62 Olive Drab\u003c\/a\u003e — Upper surface camouflage for US Navy marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-66-light-grey\"\u003eXF-66 Light Grey\u003c\/a\u003e — Wheel wells, landing gear struts, and undercarriage details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-18-semi-gloss-black\"\u003eX-18 Semi-Gloss Black\u003c\/a\u003e — Engine compartment, exhaust manifolds, and cockpit frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704096325801,"sku":"61126","price":56.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0533\/7513\/files\/tamiya-grumman-fm-1-wildcat-martlet-mk-v-1.48-scale-models-sunshinecoast.png?v=1742450478","url":"https:\/\/techtonichobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-48-fm1-wildcat-martlet-mkv-model-kit","provider":"Techtonic Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}