Hobby Boss 81729 - 1/48 Scale US F4F-3S Wildcatfish Model Kit Floatplane Edition  [HB-81729]

Hobby Boss 81729 - 1/48 US F4F-3S Wildcatfish kit overview

The Hobby Boss 1/48 US F4F-3S Wildcatfish model kit recreates the unique floatplane conversion of the Grumman F4F Wildcat with careful attention to scale detail. The Wildcatfish was adapted to operate from water, making this subject appealing to builders interested in less common wartime conversions and maritime aviation history.

Why this floatplane interests modelers

The F4F-3S Wildcatfish was developed to give the Wildcat waterborne capability where runways were limited. That operational story makes the kit a rewarding historical project, and its rare configuration gives builders a chance to reproduce an uncommon wartime adaptation from the Pacific era.

Assembly and painting notes

Building the 1/48 scale kit is best suited to intermediate and experienced modelers because the floats and struts need careful assembly and alignment. Accurate painting and weathering will bring out the structural details, and the included parts allow a clean display-quality finish with patience and precise work.