Fly 72065 - 1:72 Grumman F7F-2 F7F-2N Tigercat

1:72 scale plastic model kit of the Grumman F7F-2 / F7F-2N Tigercat

The Fly Models 72065 kit represents the Grumman F7F-2 and F7F-2N Tigercat — a powerful twin-engine fighter designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps. The F7F-2N variant served as a night fighter equipped with radar and a two-seat cockpit, making it one of the most advanced piston-engine aircraft of its time.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 14.9 cm
• Manufacturer: Fly Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

About the build:

This kit includes detailed plastic parts with fine surface panel lines and accurate shapes. It allows the construction of either the F7F-2 day-fighter or the F7F-2N night-fighter version. Clear instructions and quality decals are included. Proper fitting and careful assembly are recommended for best results, making the kit ideal for hobbyists with intermediate skills.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Fine brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in US Navy / Marine Corps colors

About the Grumman F7F-2 / F7F-2N Tigercat:

The Grumman F7F Tigercat was the first twin-engine fighter designed for carrier use by the US Navy. The F7F-2 improved upon earlier versions with more powerful engines and refined aerodynamics. The F7F-2N, equipped with radar, operated as a night interceptor. Although introduced too late to see combat in WWII, Tigercats served with the US Navy and Marine Corps after the war and during the Korean conflict, admired for their speed, range, and heavy firepower.

Aircraft data:

• Manufacturer: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
• Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines
• Maximum speed: approx. 740 km/h
• Armament: 4 × 20 mm cannons, 4 × .50 cal machine guns, bombs or rockets
• Length: approx. 10.7 m
• Wingspan: approx. 13.4 m

About Fly Models:

Fly Models is a Czech manufacturer known for producing unusual and historically significant aircraft kits in popular scales. Their kits feature detailed molding and interesting subject choices, appealing to hobbyists who appreciate aircraft beyond the mainstream.