**** DONE: GB-48 1/48 Hellcat MkI - Carrier & Maritime Patrol A/C of WWII

[Airframes]

Looks good, and worth the effort, although I know what you mean about the tiny pieces, and fiddling around.

 

[Donivanp]

At our age you'd think that they will let up build 1:1, I can't see that stuff, hold on what am I saying I used to work 1:1, oh nooooo no that and my wife would have a fit with a B-52D in my backyard, not to mention the Home Owners Association. Even if I explained it was a bird feeder, MY STORY, I'm sticking to it.

 

[Crimea_River]

Too bad you are discouraged with the PE Karl as the pit looks great.

 

[rochie]

Too bad you are discouraged with the PE Karl as the pit looks great.

The PE does add to the cockpit Andy, its just too much like hard work
I was going to do a few hours at the work bench but after fighting with the seatbelts, losing bits, finding them again etc, i finished then as best i could and gave up for the night !

Over with now though so should speed up a bit, i also want to finish my F-15C

 

[Donivanp]

That PE is a pain but your work is a great result. Those 3s printed seatbelts and cockpit details will make it a lot easier and IMHO better as they get more out.

 

[rochie]

Ok raced ahead !

Tails assembled

Wings put together, flaps and ailerons to be added

Fuselage together

 

[Donivanp]

And it's Karl in car #39 coming in fast on the outside! Looking good kind sir

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Quick work there Red Two - you must have re-stocked the JD and Coke !

 

[rochie]

Thanks guys

 

[fubar57]

Nice when it gets buttoned up

 

[Crimea_River]

Sure is a good feeling. It should go quick from here Karl.

 

[Donivanp]

Sure is a good feeling. It should go quick from here Karl.

And it hasn't so fare, he has a knack. I can't do half his work or half quality in four times the time. He good!

 

[Wayne Little]

good work Karl.

 

[rochie]

Thank you chaps.

Todays work.

Engine assembled and painted

Wings and tails on.

engine and cowl dry fitted just to see how they looked

 

[Wurger]

 

[Donivanp]

Nice Karl

 

[Crimea_River]

Badda bing. Good work Karl.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far Karl!

 

[Wayne Little]