fubar57
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Agreed. Sometimes locating pins can be a hindrance.
**** DONE: GB-43 1/72 F6F-5N Hellcat - Aces' Aircraft of all Eras
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Should be smooth sailing from here with all the major bits together. Looking good Greg.
Good work so far!
le_steph40
Senior Master Sergeant
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Jock Tamson
Senior Airman
Hello Folks,
More on the Hellcat over the weekend. I have to say this Eduard kit is a really nice one. No problems at all with the build and the level of detail out of the box in this scale is very nice.
I got the engine and cowlings complete, and they all fitted very nicely. I am nearing the painting stage now, and all is looking good.
Here's the pics....
Thanks for looking,
Cheers Greg
More on the Hellcat over the weekend. I have to say this Eduard kit is a really nice one. No problems at all with the build and the level of detail out of the box in this scale is very nice.
I got the engine and cowlings complete, and they all fitted very nicely. I am nearing the painting stage now, and all is looking good.
Here's the pics....
Thanks for looking,
Cheers Greg
Crimea_River
Marshal
Looking very good Greg. That kit must be a miniature version of their 1/48 one as the fit and detail is excellent.
fubar57
General
Awaiting the paint- Thread starter
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Jock Tamson
Senior Airman
Thanks guys 
Very nice
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Jock Tamson
Senior Airman
More progress over the weekend...
Paint is on. I brush paint, and what i have used is Revell acrylic gloss - Night blue, which when "tested" next to the colour profile in the instructions looked to be quite a close match. Looking at the photos i'm not sure if its a bit to blue, if that makes sense???
I see there a few touch ups required before i apply the decals, which should go on to the glossy paint well...i hope, as there are quite a few stencils to apply as well as the main insignia.
After that there will be a bit of weathering, if i'm feeling brave.
Thanks for looking, cheers Greg
Paint is on. I brush paint, and what i have used is Revell acrylic gloss - Night blue, which when "tested" next to the colour profile in the instructions looked to be quite a close match. Looking at the photos i'm not sure if its a bit to blue, if that makes sense???
I see there a few touch ups required before i apply the decals, which should go on to the glossy paint well...i hope, as there are quite a few stencils to apply as well as the main insignia.
After that there will be a bit of weathering, if i'm feeling brave.
Thanks for looking, cheers Greg
Looking good man....
Crimea_River
Marshal
If I'm honest, it seemed a bit too blue to me as well but I'm far from an expert and am going by memory of modern warbird restorations only. Looks great though and go easy on the weathering. Start small and gradually build up.
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Jock Tamson
Senior Airman
Thanks Folks,
More progress soon, i hope.....
Cheers Greg
More progress soon, i hope.....
Cheers Greg
fubar57
General
Looking good Greg
Nicely done so far!
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