The All New Eduard 1/48 F4F-3 Wildcat! Build Review

In this video I build and review Eduard's new F4F and she sure is a beaut!

[@user-ur2zo1ce2q]

Love your tip about sprue goo. I'm definitely giving that a try.

[@simonkubacki9823]

I miss the history that you used to provide about the particular plane that you were building. None the less, fun video; Happy Thanksgiving

[@TheModelGuy]

This build was done as a review for Eduard so I focused on the product.

[@georgethomas9040]

@@TheModelGuy I'm looking forward to your next video with the history in it. As always however, great video

[@TheModelGuy]

@@georgethomas9040 I’m not sure what’s next. I’m trying to keep things dynamic with different brands and aircraft. Problem is I really love navy stuff

[@simonkubacki9823]

Will you do any sci fi builds?

[@TheModelGuy]

@@simonkubacki9823 I’m not sure. I’ve never done anything other than a Bandai AT-ST

[@robertsalanon2909]

Magic ! Good job ...

[@allanrichards3752]

Well after watching this, I went online and bought one. I really like that colour scheme. I find the Eduard kits very good and highly detailed.

[@TheModelGuy]

That’s awesome! The pre war schemes are super nice

[@vixen0347]

Nicely done sir!

[@markfrommontana]

Outstanding build of a superb kit. 👍👍

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Mark. I can't recommend it enough.

[@ScalerDan]

Very nice implementation of the Eduard kit, well done! It's also nice to see a more colorful paint scheme from time to time.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Dan!

[@jamesgriffin5981]

Really liked the video. Will definitely be buying this kit! Thanks for another great video

[@TheModelGuy]

You’re welcome James. Tell Eduard I sent you :)

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Nice work! Awesome paint scheme! 👍👍

[@TheModelGuy]

I'm a sucker for yellow wings every so often. My wife insisted as well on picking this one

[@flightlinemedia]

Nice review! We've been eyeing that kit on our end. It looks like it's a great base for superdetailing.

[@TheModelGuy]

I could have easily spent more time in the gear bay and on the rear of the engine.

[@midnightmodeling1639]

Came out real nice, thanx for sharing.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*I love your very colored version of the Wildcat, congrats for your beautiful work on it!*

[@TheModelGuy]

It’s so flashy isn’t it?

[@collinmccallum]

excellent work!

[@karlosmitz3027]

Great work mate! Looked amazing

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Karlos

[@nickanderson3268]

awesome I'm early! Love the work you do and have been hyped to see the video with all the community posts! keep it up!👍

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Nick. It’s always fun to see the social media support the posts get

[@Mors_Inimicis]

It is a great kit……..but, I had trouble with the engine mounting to the fuselage, there was too much play up and down and so I had to modify it with a couple of bits of styrene in the fuselage socket . A quick search online found I wasn’t the only one who had this problem . The only other area of concern was the propellor, it appears the hole is too big in the prop and it won’t sit securely, mine is a ‘Midway’ 2 kit boxing so it’ll be interesting to see if I have the same problems when building the dash 3 version. Great video with some handy hints 👍🏻

[@brucethemodelnoob]

Great build review Robbie. I picked up one of these at Nats and your tips will be really useful when it comes time to attempt it. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Bruce. I’d definitely build a few more of them

[@wbpsmodels3452]

very well done !!

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you :)

[@danwilliams1686]

A very nice kit , I've built one myself. I spray painted the aluminum section of the aircraft LP-11 as well , and if you cover with alclad clear aqua gloss it doesn't dull the sheen any.

[@TheModelGuy]

I didn’t want it to be too shiny. I thought a gloss coat would push it too far

[@runkm1986]

I already bought the kit but thanks for the review

[@TheModelGuy]

You can always buy another one ;) lol

[@GregsModels]

Very nice build 👍

[@TheModelGuy]

Just checking out your channel now, you have some really tight builds yourself

[@GregsModels]

@@TheModelGuy Thank you

[@marekkoutny368]

Kits from Eduard are the best!

[@jcwoodman5285]

Cool! I'm going to pick up the double Midway set due out, comes w/ -3 & 4...

[@TheModelGuy]

I don't think you'll be disappointed. At least there isn't as much pressure on which livery to do

[@neilhaas]

🇺🇲🇺🇲⭐🌟🌠🤗👍🤩😁😀😊 the Wildcat like the Hellcat nice fighter planes single props. I like this model aircraft nice work.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Neil :)

[@stevenpiper970]

Only start to worry once it stops leaking.

[@TheModelGuy]

Same as the older Cummins I work on

[@hooshangmaster]

nice job! how come you used electrical tape to join the fuselage halves?

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Hoosh.. I used the tape to ensure it stayed tight while it dried over night

[@danieltaylor2340]

I have a question regarding the paneling line wash. How are you removing the excess? A dry towel? I can’t seem to clean that stuff up unless I use a thiner product.

[@TheModelGuy]

Usually a dry towel but if its not coming up a dampened towel with thinner

[@JamLeGull]

Funny you should mention that you think silver paint is a bad idea in a WWII fighter cockpit, it was! Due to glare they switched to dull green paint.

[@TheModelGuy]

You think they would have figured that out a few minutes after painting it

[@lappin6482]

👏👏👏👏👌

[@gordon8753]

What was the drill you used right after the 2:40 min. Mark?

[@TheModelGuy]

That’s a demel with PCB drill bits. There on Amazon for about $10 a set

[@W98Dragon]

Great build, but just a question... do you seal the decals with a clear coat or you just leave them so?

[@TheModelGuy]

I seal them with a flat clear

[@W98Dragon]

Thanks, but doesn't it ruin the metal finish?

[@TheModelGuy]

@@W98Dragon sorry I gave you a bit of a blanket statement. I used a semi gloss on this one to keep some luster

[@W98Dragon]

@@TheModelGuy oooh, thanks a lot! I just got into the hobby and your videos inspired me to try new stuff, but was unsure about decals on metal finishes...

[@Bazza.baz224]

Loads of oil leaking does not show "... how awesome and well put together the Wildcat was" but how sloppy the tolerances were when mass-producing in a hurry

[@TheModelGuy]

Even after the war radial engines still leaked oil.

[@luuko656]

This guy sounds like lockpick lawyer

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@jacksaloman9513]

The decals for the tail are horrible. On mine you can see the white splattered all over the carrier film and uniformity is bad. Every body drools that you can remove the carrier film, i dont care about all that BS, i want decals with better color uniformity and stencils that don't fold up on themselves.

[@TheModelGuy]

You’re not the only one in that boat. When I build my next one, I’m painting all the markings.

[@jacksaloman9513]

If you say anything about it on FB you are immediately told you don't know what you are doing. And btw your build looks great .love the yellow wing wildcats

[@KZ-xb8fi]

Looks awesome, great color scheme, is that electrical tape your using? If so great idea

[@TheModelGuy]

It is! You can double the tape if you are nervous about the saw slipping sideways. It’s a nice safety net

[@KZ-xb8fi]

@@TheModelGuy awsome

[@stevenpiper970]

Only start to worry once it stops leaking.