1:48 Eduard F6F-5 "Early". Finished.

StephenL

Member since
November 2016

1:48 Eduard F6F-5 "Early". Finished.

Posted by StephenL on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:40 PM

I just completed this one over the Christmas break. A nice kit of the Hellcat. I am happy to have the -3 and nightfighter in the stash.

I used a mix of Aeromaster and kit decals. Model Masters dark sea blue enamel and future for the clear. This was my first attempt to add additional rivets with the "rosie the riveter" pounce wheel tool.

Here is my atempt to replicate Captain Daivd McCampbell's Minsi III.

Thanks for checking in,

Cheers.

200 kits was my limit...

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silentbob33

Member since
February 2014
From: Michigan

Posted by silentbob33 on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:58 PM

Looks good! Nice clean build

On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk

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fotofrank

Member since
June 2017
From: Winter Park, FL

Posted by fotofrank on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 8:46 PM

Very well done, Stephen. I used that same dark sea blue on a Monogram F6F-5. I was startled at how green the color is. Where did you get the carrier deck for your display?

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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RadMax8

Member since
February 2005
From: Cleveland, OH

Posted by RadMax8 on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 8:53 PM

Solid build! I’ve got the -3 in the stash, and have always enjoyed the rugged looks of a Hellcat!

Do you mind me asking why you mixed kit decals with aftermarket? I was under the impression that Eduard has very nice decals out of the box.

Thanks for sharing!

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StephenL

Member since
November 2016

Posted by StephenL on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9:13 PM

Frank, yes the color scared me a bit after I sprayed it!! The base is from Hobby Master and I don't remember when I picked it up.

Max, I used the Eduard stencils and they were fine. To my eye the font and color of the Minsi III decal looked better. I also used the stars and bars and kill markings from Aeromaster. Personel preference I guess.

Thank's Wink

200 kits was my limit...

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1943Mike

Member since
December 2010
From: Salem, Oregon

Posted by 1943Mike on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 11:22 PM

Look real nice. Another reference for when I get to my F6F-5 "Late".

Did the antenna wire just not show up in the pictures?

I also would like to know where you got the "deck" base.

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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StephenL

Member since
November 2016

Posted by StephenL on Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:12 AM

The base is from Hobby Master. Not sure if it is still available.

Cheers.

200 kits was my limit...

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:51 AM

This kit was on my wish list for Christmas.... apparently, I've been a bad boy… I only got the USS Cole. I didn’t get the Cole but the pun was irresistible – and I still want the Hellcat.

Nice job BTW – big fan of the Grumman Cats.

Thanks,

John