Academy #12326 1/48 Scale USN F3F-2 VF-6 "Fighting Six" US Navy Plastic Model Kit - Classic Naval Aviation

Product Overview:

Step back into the golden age of naval aviation with the Academy #12326 1/48 Scale USN F3F-2 VF-6 "Fighting Six" US Navy Plastic Model Kit. This highly detailed model kit allows hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts to recreate the F3F-2, a U.S. Navy biplane fighter that served with the legendary VF-6 "Fighting Six" squadron. Known for its agility and distinctive design, the F3F-2 was a key player in the evolution of U.S. naval air power in the years leading up to World War II.

Key Features:

• Highly Detailed Design: This 1/48 scale model kit faithfully replicates the unique features of the F3F-2, from its radial engine to its distinctive biplane wings and retractable landing gear. The model accurately captures the classic design of this pre-World War II fighter.
• Authentic US Navy Markings: The kit includes accurate decals representing the VF-6 "Fighting Six" squadron of the U.S. Navy, adding historical authenticity to your completed model.
• Quality Plastic Construction: Crafted from high-quality plastic, this model kit provides precision-molded parts that fit together seamlessly, ensuring a smooth building process and a durable finished product.
• Realistic Decals: Includes detailed decals that replicate the U.S. Navy markings and squadron insignia, ensuring historical accuracy and a professional finish.
• Clear Assembly Instructions: The kit comes with a comprehensive instruction manual that guides you through every step of the build, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced modelers.
• Movable Parts: The model features movable control surfaces such as ailerons, rudder, and landing gear, allowing for dynamic posing and display options that bring your model to life.
• Detailed Cockpit: Includes an intricately detailed cockpit, complete with an accurate instrument panel and pilot’s seat, allowing for a realistic and immersive building experience.

Additional Information:

The Grumman F3F-2 was the last biplane fighter used by the U.S. Navy and played a crucial role in transitioning naval air forces into the age of monoplane fighters. This Academy model kit brings the history of the F3F-2 to life in 1/48 scale, offering a detailed and historically accurate representation of the aircraft that served with the famed VF-6 "Fighting Six" squadron.

Whether you're a naval aviation enthusiast, a model builder, or a collector of U.S. Navy aircraft, the Academy #12326 1/48 Scale USN F3F-2 VF-6 "Fighting Six" US Navy Plastic Model Kit delivers an engaging and educational building experience. The completed model serves as both a tribute to naval aviation history and a testament to your modeling skills.

Perfect for display in aviation collections, dioramas, or as a standalone piece, this model kit captures the charm and historical significance of one of the last great biplane fighters of the U.S. Navy. Build your own piece of naval aviation history with this detailed F3F-2 "Fighting Six" model kit.

Item Specifications:

• Brand: Academy
• Type: Plastic Model Kit
• Scale: 1/48
• Subject: Grumman F3F-2 VF-6 "Fighting Six"
• Theme: Pre-World War II U.S. Navy Fighters
• Features: Detailed cockpit and landing gear, engraved panel lines, photo-etched parts, multiple decal options
• Material: Plastic
• Color: Unpainted (assembly and painting required)
• Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
• Age Level: 14+
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Model Number: 12326

Shipping Policy:

• 100% Authentic, Original !!!
• Condition : Brand New
• Tracking Number will be provided.
• Import duties, taxes and other charges in buyer's country are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges.
• These charges are the buyer's responsibility.