**** DONE: GB-59 1/24 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - WW2 PTO V

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Thank you all for you inputs. Onward and upwards...

For a size input...

Getting the inners in,, much of what is int he back won't be seen if the bottom hatch is in place.

Inner wing box is together but still need some leading edge work. Had to use some Mr. surfacer 500 on the divot at the upper lower mating.

Close up and still a lot to do in the cockpit. stick broke off but I drilled out the mount and when ready I'll re mount it.
 
Thanks all, I'm kind of doing a modular build and hopping around.

I started on the wing internals.


Worked on steps 62-66.
What we have here is 62-64The center cross brace (G-5 step 64) was a more than tight fit and I had to do a small amount of filing from the inside mating point. This kit is near Tamiya fit, Very tight in most places.

I'm no expert on injection molding so I have no idea why there has to be so many pins left on a part. May be for full flow of the plastic but it is a bit of a nuisance to have to clean up.

Step 66 required some clamps to keep it together for the glue to dry.
 
Donivanp said:
I'm no expert on injection molding so I have no idea why there has to be so many pins left on a part. May be for full flow of the plastic but it is a bit of a nuisance to have to clean up.
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These pins are the ejector ones. The way of ejecting a sprue from the mould is a good idea. In other words, instead of the traces of ejectors on the parts and the tedious work on removing them by sanding, filling with a putty from the part surfaces and the danger of damaging just all you have to do is to cut them off.
 
Thank you, I knew someone would have the answer.
 
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