Charlie Shields, 1940 VF-4
Pre Built Die Cast Display Model Airplane
This limited edition, 1/48 scale die cast model
features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit with a
removable canopy and a pilot figure; optional-position landing gear; a rotating
propeller; the colorful 1940 VF-4 "Red Rippers" markings
of Lt. (jg) Charles Shields who, in 1942, was downed and became a POW in
Operation Torch - the invasion of North Africa - after taking on and
defeating numerous Vichy French aircraft; a simulated carrier deck display base;
and more. 9½" wingspan; arrives ready to display.
#0093316
This 1/87 scale die cast model of an F4F Wildcat
features fine surface details, a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, authentic
VF-7 Squadron markings, a display stand
and more. 5" wingspan.
#0091247
VGF-29, USS Santee, Operation
Torch
Pre Built Die Cast Model Airplane
Replicating a U.S. Navy
F4F-4 Wildcat that was based on the USS Santee carrier and fought in Operation
Torch - the British-American invasion of French North Africa - in November of
1942, this 1/48 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines, a
fully outfitted cockpit, external fuel tanks, extended landing gear with real
rubber tires, a rotating propeller, authentic VGF-29
markings and more. 9½" wingspan; arrives ready to display.
#0094239
Price: $69.95
F4F
Wildcat 1/48 Kit Plastic Model Airplane Kit Detailed plastic can be built with the markings of either
VF-41
from the "USS Ranger," or VF-22 from the "USS Independence."
Kit has wonderful cockpit and landing gear detailing, and measures
7¼" in length with a wingspan of 9½" when completed.
Assembly required. ....#0009206 $31.95
VF-41 "Red Rippers," USS
Ranger
Pre Built Die Cast Model
Replicating a U.S. Navy
F4F-4 Wildcat based on the USS Ranger carrier - the flagship of the U.S.
Atlantic Fleet - in 1942, this 1/48 scale die cast model features
engraved panel lines, a fully outfitted cockpit, extended landing gear with real
rubber tires, a rotating propeller, authentic VF-41 "Red Rippers" markings and
more. 9½" wingspan; arrives ready to display.
#0094238
VC-92, USS Petrof Bay,
April 1945
Pre Built Die Cast Model
This 1/72 scale die cast Wildcat - an FM
variant built by General Motors that was an improvement upon the F4F variant
built by Grumman - features everything you'd hope for. You get engraved
panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy;
a movable rudder; optional position landing gear; a rotating propeller;
the VC-93 markings of Lt. Hatherly Foster III, who
flew from the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay in support of the Okinawa
invasion during April 1945; and more. 6¼" wingspan; includes a
display stand.
#0091375
This limited edition, 1/48 scale die cast model
features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit with a
removable canopy and a pilot figure; optional-position landing gear; external
fuel tanks; a rotating propeller; the 1942 VMF-121 "Green
Knights" markings of 26-victory ace Joe Foss who, as America's ace of aces in
1943, received a Medal of Honor and appeared on the cover of Life
magazine; a simulated carrier deck display base; and more. 9½" wingspan;
arrives ready to display.
#0093312
Replicating "White 50," the
F4F-4 Wildcat flown by 26-victory ace Joe Foss - who went on to become a
brigadier general and governor of South Dakota - of VMF-121 as part of the
"Cactus Air Force" in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, this 1/32 scale
plastic kit features textured surfaces, a fully outfitted cockpit with a clear
canopy, a detailed engine with a clear cover, photo-etched aileron and flap
hinges, metal flap shafts, authentic markings and more. 14¼" wingspan; 223
parts, assembly required.
#0092222
Butch O'Hare, VMF-211, USS
Lexington
Pre Built Die Cast Model Aircraft
This limited edition, 1/48 scale die cast
model features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit
with a removable canopy and a pilot figure; optional-position landing gear;
a rotating propeller; the 1942 VMF-211 markings of
Edward "Butch" O'Hare, who received a Medal of Honor for single-handedly
defending the USS Lexington against a squadron of Japanese "Betty" bombers;
a simulated carrier deck display base; and more. 9½" wingspan; arrives ready
to display.
#0093317
Price: $69.95
F4F-4 Wildcat 1/32 Model
Pre Built Mahogany Display Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/32 scale model
measures 10¾" in length and has a wingspan of 14¼". Hand painted and
detailed, model comes ready to display on the included mahogany base.
#0009314
Price: $149.00
F4F
Wildcat Pre Built Pewter Model .....#0006413 $59.95
F4F-4
Wildcat 1/32 Model Pre Built Mahogany Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/32 scale model measures 10¾"
in length and has a wingspan of 14¼". Hand painted and detailed,
model comes ready to display on the included mahogany base
......#0009314 $169.95
F4F
Wildcat Balsa Wood Kit Balsa Wood Model Kit 1/18 scale kit of balsa wood and tissue paper results in a large
25" wingspan when completed. Suitable for display or rubber-powered
flight; assembly required. ....#0008835 $14.95
F4F
Wildcat Balsa Wood Kit Balsa Wood Model Kit The 60+ laser-cut parts included with this kit make it one of the
finest quality balsa kits available. You get hand selected balsa,
color peel and stick decals, 5" plastic propeller, full scale plans with
step-by-step instructions, light weight color tissue, wheels, rubber
and more. 17?" wingspan when completed; assembly required. For display
or rubber-powered flight. .....#0008967 $25.95
F4F
Wildcat 1/23 Balsa Kit Balsa Wood Model Kit Build your own replica of this famed Naval fighter. 1/23 scale kit
has a 20" wingspan when completed. Includes balsa wood, tissue paper, vacuum-formed
canopy and markings. For display or rubber-powered flight; assembly
required. .....#0008854 $16.95
F4F
Wildcat Desk Set Recreated in fine pewter, fitted to a pewter stand, and mounted
to a hardwood base with inset descriptive coin, this Wildcat replica is
approximately 4?" in length and 5" in wingspan. Included chrome pen makes
it the perfect desktop accessory. (Also available without pen; search on
"pewter" for details). .....#0006400 $79.95
F4F Wildcat Videos
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for the latest price.
This remarkable 2-disc DVD set contains an
original 43 minute documentary detailing the history of the Wildcat, a
slideshow of over 180 photos of the Wildcat and its pilots, and archival
footage of the F4F and FM-2 Wildcats in action. You'll see the prototype,
carrier trials, color footage from support flights of the Doolittle Raid,
action at the Battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, crashes, a video
walk-around of the National Museum of Naval Aviation's F4F-3, and more. B&W
and color, approximately 3 hours total.
#00V8860
Price: $29.95
Sale Price $9.95
U.S. Naval Aircraft of World War II
Photo CD Rom Naval aviation came of age during World War II, and
now you can view the Corsairs, Hellcats, Wildcats, Buffalos, Avengers,
Vindicators, Dauntlesses, Privateers, Catalinas and others that pioneered
this new form of warfare. This CD, a collection of more than 600
hi-resolution photographs - many never-before-published - allows you to view
and print photos up to 8"x 10", calendars, posters and more. The image
libraries even include thumbnail index pages for easy searching. PC and Mac
compatible.
#0059997
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