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Eduard 1:48 Hellcat F6F-3 [Complete]

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Friday, March 22, 2019 5:24 PM

Wow, that is a work of warbird art. The Hellcat is my favorite USN fighter, and your Hellcat looks ready to take off for another round of dogfighting. Superb!

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Friday, March 22, 2019 5:37 PM

You, sir, are an artiste.

Amazing work. Bow Down Thank you for taking the time to document the WIP for us. I'm afraid I have neither the artistic ability or patience for such a paint job, but it is certainly a view** to read and learn.

**edit: I meant a 'treat', not a 'view'.

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Friday, March 22, 2019 5:47 PM

This thread is, as others have said, a fine reference work. The build is outstanding!

Mike

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

Hector Berlioz

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Friday, March 22, 2019 6:13 PM

A very well done mid-war weary 'Cat.  Hat is off to your attention to detail as well as the tutorials as you went. 

Thanks for sharing her with us.

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, March 22, 2019 6:26 PM

Very tired hell cat well done ... 

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Friday, March 22, 2019 7:35 PM

This is awesome! Just what i needed to hel with my Corsair build. This is my first prop in 2 decades so i have no experience with weathering. You’ve got a perfect tutorial here. Thanks!

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Friday, March 22, 2019 9:02 PM

You put a lot into this kit and it is one superior build. Fantastic job and thanks for taking us along.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

                              Tongue Tied

  • Member since
    May 2017
  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by MrStecks on Friday, March 22, 2019 9:17 PM

This is a stellar build.  So many great tips and techniques, and the final presentation is fantastic.  You are to be congratulated on your skills, and the inspiration you give to me and to others.  YesYes

Cheers,
Mark


On the bench:  Revel 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

In the queue: Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:32 AM
Novice?.........hardly. Simply stunning. The weathering is top notch.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by GreenStyrene48 on Friday, March 29, 2019 10:37 AM

Phenomenal build!  Keep up the good work!

  • Member since
    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Friday, March 29, 2019 10:54 AM

Guys!! Wow. Every post of every thread I read on this forum convinces me more and more that we've got just about the nicest group of people around the internet. I can honestly beat that horse to death about that all day long. Very grateful for all the high praise. More than that though I'm happy to see this thread is of some good use to you out there. I'm always sponging up tips and tricks here and there, and I feel it selfish of me if I don't pay it forward in whatever way I can.

That being the case, if there's ever something you see that I didn't discuss thoroughly enough, don't hesitate to ask. I'm happy to ramble about whatever you like. I try my best to keep these WIPs brief and to the point. Again, thanks to all of you. I'd go through the lineup above here but it's difficult to make time post anything nowadays. As it is I'm on a quick coffee break. =]

Very humbled by your replies. Thanks for following along.

On the bench:  

Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

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