FM-1 Wildcat HobbyBoss 1/48
Hello Everyone!
This is my second completed kit of the year of many more to come.
I knew that the hobbyboss is quite a good kit, I found it at a really good price in a hobbyshop and I couldn't resist. I detailed the cockpit with some copper wires but the canopy can't be displayed open in the hobbyboss kit so I had to glue it closed, sadly most of the work I did in the cockpit can't be seen.
I think I went a bit too heavy with the chipping over the wings, but overall I think it looks fine.
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Matt Minnichsoffer said on February 25, 2020
She's a well worn Wildcat for sure. Nicely done.
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 25, 2020
Thx!
Pedro L. Rocha said on February 25, 2020
Not at all, the wear and tear might be heavy but it’s consistent in all areas of the plane, so what’s not to like? I think you’ve achieved a splendid model with this one Rene
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 25, 2020
I'm glad to hear that, thank you!
Jeff Bailey said on February 25, 2020
Rene, I agree with the others ... you've done a great job. I love the 3-tone Navy planes!
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 25, 2020
3 tone navy planes looks really cool, I the kit I had the option to paint a gray over white camo, but it doesn't look as... "Interesting" as the 3color scheme for my taste.
Greg Kittinger said on February 25, 2020
A beauty of a Wildcat! Nicely done. Looking forward to more of your builds.
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 25, 2020
Thank you!
Oh, there will be more this year 😉
Tim T said on February 25, 2020
Beautiful! Striking paint work.
Jim Sullivan said on February 25, 2020
Very nicely done Wildcat with quite interesting markings. The red surround insignia really stands out on that tri-color paint scheme.
Robert Royes said on February 25, 2020
A wild wildcat, looks great!
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 26, 2020
Thank you Robert!
Darren Dickerson said on February 26, 2020
Excellent! Have same kit and plan to do the Atlantic Scheme on mine.
René Martínez Sánchez said on February 26, 2020
Thank you! It's a nice scheme, not very common.
Take special care when gluing the fuselage halves to have everything correctly aligned, there's a lack of location pins, the rest of the kit falls together really nice, good luck with your WildKitty, Darren 😉