This FM-2 Wildcat from Composite Squadron 96 (VC-96) was finished in the late-war overall Gloss Sea Blue scheme. It flew from the Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Rudyerd Bay (CVE-81) during the Okinawa campaign in April, 1945. Other than correcting the curve of the wingtips this was built out of the box.
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I never get tired Jeff.
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All of your FM-2 builds look great Jeff. I assume you were able to use the canopies as they came and didn’t have to resort to a vac canopy for the sliding portion?
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I used the kit canopies, but thinned the insides of the bottom rails a little so they would snug down a bit more.
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.. that’s another beauty! Just picked up one of these Arma Wildcats – looks fantastic on the sprues as well.
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They’re great little kits Neil, I’m sure you’ll enjoy yours!
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Stunning Jeff. A great factory fresh finish.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Are you ever idol Jeff ! so good mate.
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Thanks Pat!
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Hang on mate did I mean you are my Idol!! Oh well yeah, and I should know by now you are never Idle !!! with the amount of post you do!
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I knew what you meant!
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