Few aircraft in the history of aerial warfare can boast the impact & combat credentials of the Grumman F6F Hellcat one of the finest fighting machines ever to take to the skies A product of the already successful Grumman &8216; Ironworks&8217; the company&8217;s design philosophy was only to produce aircraft which were easy to manufacture & maintain & must be reliable in a combat situation Importantly it must be an effective combat aircraft & able to be mastered by the average wartime pilot following a standard conversion period This no nonsense approach ensured that the Hellcat was ready to fight & available in some numbers when they eventually reached US Navy units in 1943 Features&8226; Over 600 parts&8226; Can be built with wings open or folded&8226;
Includes:: full cockpit detail with open or closed canopy options &8226; Complete fully detailed radial engine engine mount & all ancillaries &8226; Separate engine cowling & forward fuselage panels&8226; Detailed undercarriage undercarriage bays & arrestor hook with options to build with wheels up or down&8226; Fully detailed gun bays with complete machine guns & ammunition trays&8226; Can be built with closed or extended landing flaps&8226; Poseable control surfaces & trim tabs&8226; Realistic surface detailing showing rivets fasteners & rippled &8216;stressed skin&8217;&8226; Drop tanks (2 types) 250 Ib & 500 Ib bombs & rockets all included&8226;
Includes:: a choice of four decal schemes