Grumman
NEW TOOL: Eduard's 1/48 Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat Full-Build
AMW's Mike Williams is thrilled to examine Eduard’s newly tooled 1/48 Grumman F4F Wildcat in its initial ProfiPACK Edition, adding the firm’s Brassin extras for added detail.
NEW TOOL: EDUARD’S 1/48 WILDCAT
Eduard's hotly anticipated new-tool 1/48 Grumman Wildcat is finally here, in ProfiPACK format... and it's a cracker!
Going MAD: Special Hobby’s 1/48 AF-3S Guardian ‘MAD Boom’
Czech firm Special Hobby has re-issued its 1/48 scale Grumman AF-3S Guardian kit, complete with the distinctive MAD boom. Check out exclusive parts photos in AMW’s review here.
PLATZ’S REMOTELY PILOTED 1/144 HELLCAT
If you've never been tempted by 1/144 scale, Platz Hobby's dual-kit Grumman Hellcats could well sway your thinking with their superb detail. This drone boxing offers especially attractive colour schemes.
ARMA’S IMPRESSIVE DUAL WILDCAT PACKAGE
Arma Hobby has boxed two of its superb 1/72 Grumman Wildcat variants with carrier deck display bases and new US Navy/Fleet Air Arm decals. It's a fantastic package for anyone who loves naval fighters.
THE DEVIL'S KITTIES
While Eduard has its own 1/48 Hellcat kits in mind for this lovely decal set, they should fit most same-scale offerings, with just the tail markings for the VF-17 option potentially being an issue (although they could easily be masked and sprayed).
REMOTE-CONTROL CATS
Platz has offered a particularly eye-catching set of schemes with its two-kit 1/144 F6F-5 Hellcat package: those worn by remotely controlled target drone aircraft.
CREW FOR CATS
While these well-sculpted and beautifully cast figures are intended to accompany Eduard’s F6F Hellcat kits, they are equally suitable for any World War Two US Navy carrier deck scene.
FELINE FIGHTER UNPEELED
UPDATED/EXPANDED: If you’re considering building one or more Grumman Hellcat kits, Valiant Wings’ book on the type is the mother lode in terms of reference. Check out our updated and expanded review, with page scans.
ADMIRAL TOM'S SHOES
Part of CMK’s ‘Quick and Easy’ line, these resin wheels are a simple enhancement for Academy’s recent 1/72 F-14A Tomcat.