Accurate Miniatures 1/48 Grumman F3F-2

While the F3F-1 was entering production, the US Navy was already looking ahead. They issued a contract to Grumman to integrate the supercharged Wright R-1820 Cyclone engine onto the F3F airframe. This required a complete redesign from the firewall forward, but the result became the F3F-2. The new engine raised available power to 950 hp, and while it only represented a 25 mph increase in airspeed, it raised the service ceiling to over 30,000 feet! While the F3F never fired a shot in anger, it was responsible for training the generation of pilots that would lead the US into aerial combat against agile foes.

• 75 parts moulded in gray and clear plastic.
• Finely recessed panel lines.
• Pre-formed photo-etched rigging.
• Optional tyres (weighted and unweighted).
• Protected decals and clear parts.
• Detailed instruction booklet.
• Decals for each of the 81 F3F-2's produced.