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Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat - 1:16 Balsa Model Kit
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Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat - 1:16 Balsa Model Kit
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Item No:
GUI-1005
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List Price: |
£64.99 |
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Our Price: |
£58.49 |
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DescriptionA Multi-Purpose ModelDesigned to be built as a magnificent static display model, a flying rubber band powered model, a gas powered model or an electric powered model. All the parts are included for a rubber band powered model but further parts are needed to make this model gas or electric powered.
Kit FeaturesA complete set of beautiful decals, scale WW2 plastic wheels, light plastic nose cowl, spinner, gun troughs, exhausts and air scoops. Bubble canopies with window areas clearly defined plastic props, rubber motor, light tissue covering, clean die-cut balsa parts, clay for balancing model, reinforced wire and vinyl landing gear plus generous quantities of strip and balsa stock. For GAS and U-CONTROL INSTALLATION: vinyl firewall, tip guide, bellcrank base and control handle. Push rod wire, bellcrank, elevation horn, hinge material, flying lines and stock for all balsa elevators.
About The Grumman F6F-3 HellcatThe first production F6F-3 took to the air in Oct. 1942, and by Jan. 16, 1943, operational F6F-3’s were being delivered to the U.S. Navy. More than 2500 joined the naval service in 1944 with production of the “3’s” coming to a halt in the spring of 1944 when an improved version, the F6F-5 began to roll down the assembly lines. Form its first combat engagement, the Hellcat proved superior to its Japanese opponent and maintained this advantage right up to the end of the hostilities. Largely remembered for its exploits during the war in the Pacific, Hellcats served aboard the following as well as other carriers of the U.S. Pacific Fleet- Yorktown, Essex, Enterprise, Hornet, Lexington, Ticonderoga and Intrepid. Notable combat engagements occurred over Marcus Island, Wake Island, Tarawa, and the Marianas.
Features| Scale | | 1:16 | | | Requires Painting | | Yes | | | Manufacturer | |  |
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