JohnB

I've had this kit for a good while and I feel it's about time to build it (or at least give it a try LOL). I think it's a cool looking airplane and it's a shame it wasn't put into production.

Done with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19693-eduard-fm-2-2-rfi/

Finished with this one. Nice kit with not many "headaches". Those being the fiddly bits that make up the landing gear and wheel well details. I decided to do two of these, one in overall GSB and the other in tri-color. This one is painted with Mr. Color and Testor's MM. Decals are from a Aeromaster sheet. I hope you like it.

Aside from a little touch up painting is done. Next I'll spray some clear gloss and then start decaling. When that's all done I'll spray it with some clear flat and do some exhaust stains, etc.

Thanks Peter. I've started painting already and am using acrylics (Mr. Color and Tamiya). I think they are good paints plus they dry faster than enamels. Stay tuned.

More progress.

I see there have been 77 views on this as of today, the 15th, but not a single post aside from Peter's. I have to say that's concerning and disappointing. Makes me wonder if it's worth the effort. 🙄

Cockpit about done. I have to say though, it has a high cuss-factor! Fiddly bits and my old eyes just don't get along! The engine and wheel struts/wheel bay are also high cuss-factor areas as I found out on my previous build and this build is proving no different. 🙄

Thanks! No Kurok, I doubt it LOL. They have some really nice 1/48 kits but that scale isn't my preference now days. I'm building the FM-2's because I've always wanted some good kits of those a/c and their 1/48 ones were the only game in town as they say. Now, if they do more in 1/32 that's a whole 'nuther thing! But continuing to build stuff in 1/48, unless it's something like a B-17, etc, just ain't gonna happen. LOL

My usual procedure is to pre-paint most of the parts. This helps in assembly and later painting.

I decided that, since I have another one of these kits, I may as well build it too but in the tri-color scheme. Should go well with the 1st all GSB build.

Thanks Harv.

LOL Scott. I'm glad you like it. It's a real easy and enjoyable build and I doubt you'll have any problems. I look forward to seeing yours.

Thank you Kevin. I'm pleased you like the little Wildercat build!

Thank you Peter. No harm in wishing that's for sure. We will see!

This one is done and RFI: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19688-eduard-wilder-cat-fm-2-completed/

This is a very nice kit of a subject that has been neglected in the past. The FM-2 is one that I've liked for a long time and was happy to see where Eduard had decided to issue one (in 1/48 but beggars can't be choosers!) I wonder if they are considering one in 1/32? THAT would be great! This model was done OOB except for the decals which are Aeromaster. Painted with Testor's GSB and oversprayed with Alclad clear semi-gloss after decaling was completed. I have another on the shelf that I plan to do in the 3-tone scheme. I hope y'all like it! PLEASE click on the 1st image for best resolution and to view as a slide show. THANKS!!

Maybe, maybe not. 🙃 We'll see.

Thanks Peter. Next I'll finish the Wildcat but what's up after that I haven't decided yet. I'd like to do another P-51 racer but we will see.

Thanks Kurok. I'm glad you like it. I think my favorite is the "N" since you can do so many different color schemes.

Thanks Harv!

Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19687-hasegawa-49th-fg-p-40e-rfi/

Finished with this one! Mostly OOB except for FineMolds belts and Grey Matter props. Painted with Mr. Color acrylics and Testor's enamel. Kit decals. I hope you like it.

LOL Carl! I'm glad you like them.

Thanks. It's such a easy kit to build ya just can't help but "fly" through it.