JohnB

Thank you Gaz.

Thanks Peter.

A much better photo this time around. 😉 If you will click on the photo it has much better resolution.

I don't think so but we will see when I take more pics later.

Thanks Harv! For some reason the 2nd picture is "off" a bit in color. The background should show up as gray not red-brown. Go figure.

Main painting done. I'll hit it with some clear gloss so I can add the decals. Then some weathering, etc.

Thanks Peter. I have to say, it LOOKS like a Wildcat! LOL After the painting and decaling are done it ought to look pretty nice. I have another set of Wolfpack decals coming from SB. The one I ordered previously is 1/48!!! I hate it when I screw up like that! (Not the 1st time either.)

Good progress now. The undersides are painted and I'm just about ready to paint the uppers.

I figure folding them would be a high cuss-factor operation. Good luck with your build!

THAT is a good idea Peter!

Making progress but THIS will need some strip plastic to fix. I have to say, they must have had the "B" team on this kit as there have been other areas that were a bit of a problem.

Thanks Kai!!!

Since the landing gear isn't on the wings there is no load on them Ernie.

Thanks Peter. The kit procedure worked okay but I did use a combination of CA glue and liquid styrene cement. Luckily they seem to be quite strong (knock on wood!).😉

Not me Gaz! Thanks Gaz!

Wings attached.

I've found a couple of sources that give different call outs for that. The Squadron Signal #191 F4F Wildcat in Action says they left the factory with Bronze Green cockpits. The Detail & Scale #30 on the Wildcat quotes zinc chromate green (not to be confused with the yellow tinted ZC). However, in the color photo section of that book it has several very nice color pics of the interior of a FM-2 Wildcat and, to my eyes, it appears to be Bronze Green. It may be that some did have ZCG interiors and some had BG interiors. Take your pick! LOL

Forging right along! The wings are ready to mount but the inserts that slide into the fuselage are pretty shallow. It might be necessary for some added strength to drill a couple of holes in the wing roots and fuselage side for some added dowels. We will see!

Thank you Kai!

I too built that kit Gaz. In it's day it wasn't too bad! LOL

Easy peasy too Peter.

Since I'm not folding the wings I added some stiffeners to hold everything in place.

Yes, it can be "touchy" for sure. Same for the canopy parts. 🤪

Thank you Harv!

Thanks Kai. It has had it's "moments"!