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General Motors FM-2 Wildcat Airplane Desktop Wood Model Regular For Sale


General Motors FM-2 Wildcat Airplane Desktop Wood Model Regular
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General Motors FM-2 Wildcat Airplane Desktop Wood Model Regular :
$324.88


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This pre-sale model is Made-to-Order,which has a production period of 1 month. Production will start uponreceipt of confirmed order and payment. Please buy only if you can waitfor 1 month production and 2-3 weeks shipping time from Manila,Philippines. Our warehouse inventory is fast moving so we may havestocks for immediate shipment. if not, since we have our own factory,we can make one for you in a month.

This magnificent and Museum-QualityGeneral Motors FM-2 WildcatAirplaneWood Model is finely handmade from kiln-dried Wood Mahogany and skillfully hand-painted by gifted artists.

It is8.10" in Length, with 11"Wingspan, weighing 0.44 pounds, and a package weight of about2.20 pounds.

The picture shown in this listing is part of a set of photos we are using as reference for the production of the models. Each model comes with a wooden stand.

Direct from our highly gifted Craftsmen & Artists, Each model is Individually Sculptured and Painted by hand, Not Mass-produced and there is ! US: MyAsianArt is an Art & Antiques Gallerybased in Manila, Philippines promoting historical items & featuringlocal skilled artisans and painters specializing in high quality ARTWORKS(HAND-PAINTED Oil Paintings and Sculptures), modelships, model planes &toy modelsand Handicrafts from Asia. We have been doing business WORLDWIDE for more that8 years.

SHIPPING: The model plane will be packed in a strong carton box with protective foam. Shipping & HandlingWorldwide is FREE.

PAYMENT: Accepts (preferred) or please email us for other payment options acceptable to 's Payment Policies.

If you have any questions, pls contact us personally. rrm 1-9-12

Brief Info: Motors FM-2 "Wildcat" fighters

In 1942, automobile manufacturer General Motors converted several of its east coast factories to aircraft production under the name Eastern Aircraft Division. Eastern received contracts to build F4F-4 "Wildcat" fighters and TBF-1 "Avenger" torpedo planes, allowing Grumman to gradually reconcentrate its energies on the new, urgently-needed F6F "Hellcat" fighter. The GM F4F-4s, redesignated FM-1s, had only four .50 caliber machine guns, but were otherwise little changed from the original model. Well over a thousand FM-1 fighters were delivered in 1942-43, including some three hundred for the British Royal Navy.

Meanwhile, Grumman had prototyped a new "Wildcat" under the designation XF4F-8, which was to be produced by Eastern Aircraft as the FM-2. With lightened structure and a more powerful Wright R-1820 radial engine, the FM-2 was notably quicker, faster climbing, longer ranged and more maneuverable than its predecessor. To help control the increased power, the new plane had a distinctive, taller vertical tail. All-in-all, it was a great improvement, and more than four thousand FM-2s were built in 1943-45. Of those, over three hundred went to the British.

The U.S. Navy FM-2s operated exclusively from escort carriers (CVEs), small ships with notoriously lively flight decks. They were used in the Atlantic, teamed with TBM "Avengers" for anti-submarine work, the escort carriers' original purpose. In the Pacific, CVEs did ASW too, but also employed their "Avengers" and "Wildcats" to provide air cover for invasion forces and close air support for ground troops. Those missions produced opportunities for aerial combat against Japanese planes, and two Navy pilots achieved "ace" status in FM-2s. The GM "Wildcat" also played an important role in the 25 October 1944 Battle off Samar, in which a force of the slow CVEs and their escorts out-fought a vastly superior Japanese surface purchasing, pay instantly through !<FONT face=Verdana><IMG title="Pay me securely with any major credit card through !" height=33 alt="Pay me securely with any major credit card through !" width=88 align=middle><FONT face=Verdana><IMG alt=Visa border=0> <IMG alt=MasterCard border=0> <IMG alt=Discover border=0> <IMG alt="American Express" border=0> <IMG alt=eCheck align="center">

Summary of My Selling PoliciesPayment payments are preferred because they are SAFE & SECURE. We are a Premier Merchant, both Verified and Confirmed. Please email us for other payment options acceptable to 's Payment Policies.FeesWe do not charge any Taxes. However, Customs & Duties, if any, in your country, are the Buyer's responsibility.ShippingWe ship around the world from our Philippine factory via Post Office Air Parcel Post, which takes 2-4 weeks, depending on destination. We can also ship via trackable Express Mail Service (EMS), UPS, FedEx and DHL upon the Buyer's request for additional fees.DeliveryWe ship everyday except weekends and holidays. Shipping is done within 48 hours upon receipt of payment when stock is available, unless listing description indicates a Production Waiting time.Refunds & ReturnsWe offer a 45-day FULL REPLACEMENT OR REFUND upon receipt of the merchandise if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase & a 6-month REPLACEMENT Warranty against defects - thats how excellent our quality and artisans are! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
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