F8F-1/2 USS Tarawa Ltd. Ed.

Item Number: acy12313

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This is the F8F-1/2 Bearcat USS Tarawa Plastic Model Airplane Kit in 1/48 scale by Academy. This kit represents the iconic Grumman F8F Bearcat, a carrier-based fighter aircraft used by the United States Navy during the late 1940s.

Product Rank

#252 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#734 in Airplanes
#4009 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues with parts for one F8F Bearcat model, molded in grey and clear.
Decal sheet for USS Tarawa markings.
Detailed instruction manual with assembly steps and painting guide.

Features

Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear.
Special edition.
Accurately detailed panel lines and rivets.
Precisely engraved cockpit and landing gear.
Can be built as F8F-1 or F8F-2.
Waterslide decals.
Illustrated instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Plastic cement
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Paint (FS17875 White, FS37038 Flat Black, FS13538 Yellow, FS17178 Silver, FS34151 Zinc Chromate Green, FS33481 Zinc Chromate Yellow, Steel, Clear Red, Clear Blue, FS34087 Olive Drab, FS15042 Navy Blue, FS11136 Red)

Comments

Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please kee away from children 3 years of age and younger.

Specifications

Scale: 1/48
Model: F8F-1/2 USS Tarawa
Skill Level: Intermediate (recommended for modelers with some experience, varies depending on builder experience)
Material: Plastic
Manufacturer: Academy
Item Number: 12313

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A fun, inexpensive old kit that goes together easy AND looks like a Bearcat!

By: kgervasi64

This kit began it's life in the 90's and shows it. There is a little bit of flash, the cockpit & engine are pretty basic and for the rivet counters it's not 100% accurate. HOWEVER, the fit of the parts is good and goes together pretty easy. Nice thing about this kit is that you can build the -1 or -2 versions (You get 2 different cowlings and tails) AND you get markings for 6 aircraft. I used the Eduard Zoom set for a bit more detail in the pit. If I build this again I will use that and an aftermarket engine as that is fairly visible. I recommend this kit to all modelers.

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