Monogram F4F Wildcat
1st Kit in over 32 Years

Subject:: Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
US Navy (1794-now)
VF-41 (Lt. Cdr. Charles Thomas Booth II)
1942 - USS Ranger (CV-4)
Blue grey, Light Gull grey
Scale:: 1:48
Status:: Completed
Started:: February 1, 2023
Completed:: May 22, 2024
Time spent:: Priceless

After what I think has been 30 years since my last build I am getting back to one of my earliest hobbies.
I took a break because I had joined the military and felt that why build a kit just to have it destroyed or broken in the move every 3 years. I picked up this Monogram F4F Wildcat kit from Wonderfest 2022. There are a couple of pieces missing and someone had some glue leak out and bond prematurely. I separated the pieces and sanded down the piece. Unfortunately the piece is deformed and I will need to adjust. I use to take a while to complete a kit and since I am retired I guess I have all kinds of time. Nice kit for it's time. I enjoyed this project. Reminded me how relaxing the hobby can be. Many obstacles but I think that is the best part of the hobby.