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The definitive 3D model set of the F4F Wildcat, the primary carrier-based fighter of the US Navy in the early stages of WWII.
This comprehensive set includes 3 distinct variants:
- F4F-4: The standard early-war version with folding wings.
- FM-1: The General Motors production version (4 guns).
- FM-2: The improved version with a more powerful engine and taller vertical tail.
Designed by a professional mechanical engineer, this set offers 42 files allowing for massive customization.
Key FeaturesSelectable States (12 Combinations): You can choose any combination of:Wings: Extended / FoldedFlaps: Up / DownCanopy: Integrated / SeparateLanding Gear: Integrated / SeparateHigh-Fidelity Engineering:The complex Grumman landing gear is faithfully reproduced.Flaps are modeled extremely thin for scale realism.Scalable Quality: Mesh quality has been optimized (v2.0) to allow scaling up to 1/200 without losing surface smoothness.
Technical Note on Printing:To achieve realistic thinness, the flaps are designed to be very delicate.
- Warping Prevention: If using Water-Washable Resin, the thin parts may warp if left wet. We strongly recommend blowing off water immediately after washing and force-drying with a hair dryer.
Update History (Log)[v2.0 - Latest Update: Aug 23, 2025]
- Mesh Quality Improved: Increased polygon count for smoother surfaces, suitable for scaling up to 1/200.
Included Files (42 Files)This set includes files for all 3 variants (F4F-4, FM-1, FM-2) with various configurations.
[Configuration Legend for Files]
- wing_exp = Wings Extended
- wing_fld = Wings Folded
- fl_up / fl_dwn = Flaps Up / Down
- w_canopy / no_canopy = With / Without Canopy
- w_gear / no_gear = With / Without Landing Gear
- F4F-4 Files
- Includes 8 variations of Extended Wings (Flaps Up/Down, etc.)
- Includes 4 variations of Folded Wings (Shared with FM-1)
F4F4_wing_fld_left_wing & right_wing (Folded Wing Parts)
FM-1 Files
Includes 8 variations of Extended Wings
Uses F4F-4 files for Folded Wing body
FM-2 Files (Taller Tail)
Includes 8 variations of Extended Wings
Includes 4 variations of Folded Wings
FM2_wing_fld_left_wing & right_wing (FM-1/FM-2 Shared Wing Parts)
Accessories
F4F4_FM1_propeller
FM2_propeller
F4F4_FM1_FM2_canopy
F4F4_FM1_FM2_gear
F4F4_FM1_FM2_left_tank & right_tank (Drop Tanks)
[Terms of Use & Disclaimer]Personal Use Only:Purchase of this 3D file grants a license for personal use only. Any commercial use, including selling the printed models or redistributing the digital files, is strictly prohibited.
No Sharing:Do not share, upload, or distribute the STL files on any other websites or platforms.
Printing Disclaimer:These files have been tested for printability. However, due to variations in 3D printers and resins, we cannot guarantee successful prints on every machine. The user is responsible for printer settings and support generation.
Refund Policy:Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. No refunds will be issued once the files have been downloaded.
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