1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat

From 1943 the Grumman F6F Hellcat became the US Navy's principal carrier-based fighter and, in the Pacific, scored more aerial victories than any other American naval aircraft. The F6F-5 introduced, among other changes, a revised cowling, additional armour and the ability to carry bombs and unguided rockets, so it was also used against targets on land and at sea.

The HobbyBoss kit allows the aircraft to be built with folded wings, just as Hellcats were parked on carrier decks, and its weapons include HVAR rockets and bombs. The decals cover two options; one of them is Minsi III of David McCampbell, commander of the USS Essex air group and the US Navy's top-scoring fighter pilot, with rows of victory marks below the cockpit, as shown on the box art.

In 1/48 scale the Hellcat has an imposing presence, and the folded wings allow space-saving display in a cabinet or on a carrier deck diorama. The dark Glossy Sea Blue finish benefits from subtle weathering. Paints and glues required for assembly are not included.

Nationality: USA. Period: World War II.