Proof if you have practiced enough (I've done 4 other Eduard Wildcats), you know what to do and it goes quickly, which is helped by a very good kit design that is only "fiddly" in the wheel well/accessory section assembly.
I painted all the interior parts before assembly.
With regard to the accessory section assembly, I assembled the two main arms using CA to get a good solid setup quickly so everything else could attach easily.
I used the p-e instrument panel bits for the cockpit.
Assembly of the whole model is straightforward; take your time to insure proper fit and you won't be using any filler anywhere, just scrape down the fuselage centerline.
One thing I wish Eduard had done was to do the mounting plates for the rocket stubs in photoetch. there are several options (like FM-2s in tri-color or Wildcat VI in the FAA camouflage) where those airplanes did not carry rockets and probably weren't backdated. At least I didn't find any photos of FM-2s in those schemes where the underwing was visible that had the plates - the most likely airplanes for refitting with rockets would have been the anti-U boat FM-2s. The only thing to do if you are doing one of the early ones like those mentioned is to sand off the plates, then rescribe with a small pounce wheel and a #11 tip to re-do the circular inspection panels.
Each Eduard release is the best ever in kit design, and each succeeding one is better than the release before.
Take time, check fit, and this kit will go together easily and look great, giving you a super canvas to paint and mark.
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