Airfix 1/24 F6F5 Hellcat Aircraft (New Tool) Kit

Few aircraft in the history of aerial warfare can boast the impact and 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 ‘Ironworks’, the company’s design philosophy was only to produce aircraft which were easy to manufacture and maintain and must be reliable in a combat situation. Importantly, it must be an effective combat aircraft and 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 and available in some numbers when they eventually reached US Navy units in 1943. Features: Over 600 parts Can be built with wings open or folded Includes full cockpit detail with open or closed canopy options  Complete fully detailed radial engine, engine mount and all ancillaries  Separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels Detailed undercarriage, undercarriage bays and arrestor hook