ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Condition: New (Opened Box, Sealed Parts)

• Brand: Eduard

• Scale: 1:48

• MPN: 11175

• EAN: 8591437580460

DESCRIPTION: The FM-2 "Wilder Cat" was the definitive late-war version of the Grumman fighter, produced by the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors. By pairing a lighter airframe with a more powerful Wright R-1820 Cyclone engine, the FM-2 became a formidable "jeep carrier" fighter, capable of out-climbing and out-maneuvering the early Zeros it replaced. It was the backbone of the "baby flattops" in both the Atlantic (hunting U-boats) and the Pacific (supporting amphibious landings).

This Limited Edition kit (#11175) is currently the gold standard for the FM-2 in 1/48 scale. As a premium release, it features:

• State-of-the-Art Tooling: Breath-taking surface detail with authentic lapped panel lines and microscopic rivets.

• Color Photo-Etch: A pre-painted fret for the specialized FM-2 cockpit and instrument panel.

• Comprehensive Decals: A massive sheet providing 10 unique marking options, including "Atlantic" grey/white sub-hunters, "Gloss Sea Blue" Pacific fighters, and even a British Fleet Air Arm "Wildcat Mk.VI" scheme.

• Die-Cut Masks: For precise painting of the canopy and wheels.

This kit provides a level of detail and options that far exceeds standard releases. All plastic sprues and multimedia parts remain factory-sealed.