Hasagawa 1:72 #00397 F4F-3 Wildcat "Wildcat Aces" + True Details Cockpit Set New

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F4F-3 Wildcat "Wildcat Aces" + True Details Grumman F4F Wildcat Cockpit Detail Set Manufacturer: Hasagawa Model# 00397 Scale: 1:72 Skill Level: 3 Condition: New- A Little History: F4F Wildcat F4F-3 in non-reflective blue-gray over light gray scheme from early 1942 The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy (as the Martlet) in 1940. First used in combat by the British in Europe, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of World War II in 1941 and 1942; the disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as units became available. With a top speed of 318 mph (512 km/h), the Wildcat was outperformed by the faster 331 mph (533 km/h), more maneuverable, and longer ranged Mitsubishi A6M Zero . But the F4F's ruggedness, coupled with tactics such as the Thach Weave , resulted in an air combat kill-to-loss ratio of 5.9:1 in 1942 and 6.9:1 for the entire war. Lessons learned from the Wildcat were applied to the faster F6F Hellcat which, with the exception of range, could outperform the Zero on its own terms. The Wildcat continued to be built throughout the remainder of the war to serve on escort carriers , where larger and heavier fighters could not be used. I would still assess the Wildcat as the outstanding naval fighter of the early years of World War II ... I can vouch as a matter of personal experience, this Grumman fighter was one of the finest shipboard aeroplanes ever created. If you buy multiple items either from my Auctions or Ebay Store I will combine to reduce your shipping costs, handling fees will not be waived. Inventory Stock is reserved once confirmed payment is received, so prompt payment is suggested. My eBay store, as well as my other sales avenues, source items from the same warehouse. The eBay stock levels are updated daily, so the quantity available number is accurate. If we are out of an item, due to an inventory mis-count (Human error) we will attempt to acquire the item from a distrubutor or manufacturerto fill your . If we are unable to acquire the item in a timely fashion, we will contact you and offer you a full refund or your permission to back order the item for you. All shipments are FOB Origin. In other words once delivered to the freight carrier be it the USPS, UPS, FedX or any other carrier my responsibility ends. At the hand off to the carrier you are now responsible for the shipment. If it is lost or damaged it will be your responsibility to notify the carrier to either help find the shipment and or recover damages from the carrier. If you would like insurance I can add to the final invoice. If you buy multiple items either from my Auctions or Ebay Store I will combine to reduce your shipping costs, handling fees will not be waived. Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Check out my other items ! Models Manufacturers I can get for you.Send an email to me with Manufacturer name, model#, brief description. I will pre-order for you with confirmed payment. Ace Amodel Can.Do Miniatures Concord Publications Cyber Hobby Models Dragon Action Figures Dragon Firearms Series Dragon Armor 1:72 & 1:35 Dragon Waves Diecast Dragon Plastic Models Dragon Warbirds 1:72 & 1:144 Dragon Wings 1:400 Eastern Express Fine Molds Firefly Books Fujimi Models Griffon Model Gunze Sangyo Hasegawa Plastic Models ICM Plastic Models Jet-X 1:400 & 1:200 Lion Roar Photo Etched Parts & Resin Models Maquette Masterbox Plastic Models Miniart Plastic Models Model Art Modeling Magazines Nuts & Bolts Books PST Panda-Platz Plastic Models Pinky St Vallejo Zvezda Plastic Models Every buyer gets... read more

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