Tamiya 1:48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Review - One of Tamiyas Best?

Membership Options:    / @jonsmodelkitreview4624   In this fun in-process model kit review video, we'll be looking at the Tamiya 1:48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (kit number 61034). This kit was originally released in 1997. In this video, I'll give a brief history of the F4F-4 Wildcat, we'll go through the kit instructions, we'll look at the fit and surface detail of the exterior parts, We'll look at the detail on the interior parts, I'll talk about the quality of the decals, and talk about potential problem areas to watch out for. We'll also compare the Tamiya Wildcat with the HobbyBoss and Eduard Wildcat offerings. Considered world class when it was released, is this classic kit still one of Tamiyas best model kits? Let's find out together! 00:00 Introduction & Tamiya F4F-4 kit history 00:29 Tamiya F4F-4 video overview 01:49 Grumman F4F-4 History 03:21 Tamiya F4F-4 instructions and construction problems to watch for 06:11 Tamiya F4F-4 clear parts 06:36 Tamiya F4F-4 marking options & decals 07:23 Tamiya F4F-4 surface detail & part fit 07:56 Tamiya F4F-4 recommended for... 08:13 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat vs HobbyBoss F4F-4 Wildcat 08:37 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat vs Eduard F4F-4 Wildcat