F4F/FM-2 1/200
Source: Thingiverse by Kevin_Troy_Haq
The F4F/FM-2 1/200 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Kevin_Troy_Haq. In 1943, Grumman began to phase out production of the unwieldy F4F carrier fighter to prepare for the larger and more powerful F6F. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
In 1943, Grumman began to phase out production of the unwieldy F4F carrier fighter to prepare for the larger and more powerful F6F. However, the F6F's large size made it difficult to use on the U.S. Navy's small escort carriers. To solve this problem, General Motors (GM) was licensed by Grumman to build a variant of the F4F that could be flown from escort carriers. The result was the FM-1, an F4F-4 with two of its guns removed and the magazine capacity per gun reverted to the F4F-3's capacity. A later variant called the FM-2 was fitted with a 1,350-hp nine-cylinder engine, requiring a taller, rounded tail to counteract the torque. This pack includes: -F4F-3/FM-1, the original production variant powered by a 1,200-hp 14-cylinder engine, fitted with 4x 12.7mm machine guns with 450 rounds per…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. F4F/FM-2 1/200 is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Kevin_Troy_Haq.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Kevin_Troy_Haq, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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