**** FINISHED: 1/32 Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 Early – Carrier Aircraft GB (1 Viewer)

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Vaughan

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Oct 1, 2012
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Username: Vaughan
Name: Vaughan
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1/32
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Model Type: Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 Early
Aftermarket add ons: OOB (scratch built seat belts)

Well here's my very first GB entry. Built OOB with the exception of scratch built seat belts. No real problems only my inexperience with metallic paints but saying that all went well. I haven't overdone the weathering as as Paul pointed out that they were kept very clean. Also the finish is not gloss but a satin finish I didn't want it to look like a toy.
Thanks everyone for your comments and especially the help and suggestions. I'm still unsure which category I should have entered intermediate or advanced but maybe one of the judges will advise me. I will add the 4 extra photos later as at the moment haven't decided which ones to post.
Vaughan
 

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Nicely done.

As far as the category is concerned... if you feel you should be at the advanced one, just declare it in the header of a thread. If you would decide to be moved to the higher category you could send a PM to one of us, judges.
 
Really came out amazing :) love the yellow wings, I always have issues on getting yellow colors on great, and this one looks amazing :)
 
Thanks for that Wurger, anyway here are my 4 extra photos.
Vaughan
 

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Absolutely amazing! Top notch mate! I could go on but I will say I tip my hat to you.
 
Thanks guys for all your generous comments it's really appreciated.
Vaughan
 

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