**** FINISHED: 1/48 Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat - Carrier Aircraft GB

[meatloaf109]

Username, Meatloaf109
Name, Paul
Catagory, Intermediate
Scale, 1/48
Manufacturer, Hasegawa
Model type, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
Aftermarket, The usual wire and stuff. Oh, and a grey hair for the antenna wire.


Great kit, I got it for a buck or two at the thrift store. Typical Hasegawa fit and detail that I enhanced with the additon of plug wires, oil lines and a screen for the intake. I enjoyed every minute of this build.
Finished as VF-6 "Butch" O'Hare's Early -3, as picked up at the Grumman "Iron Works" in March 1943. Minimal weathering, just some exhaust marks from the test flight prior to active service.

Thanks for looking!

 

[ccheese]

Looks great, Paul ! Nice paint job, too.

Charles

 

[Wurger]

Nicely done Paul.

 

[meatloaf109]

Thank you, Sirs!

 

[KoJo]

Excellent job Paul! A fresh Grumman Hellcat right off the assembly line!

 

[fubar57]

Well done Paul. I like the clean look.

Geo

 

[prem895]

I love it Meat, she is a real beaut

 

[Gnomey]

Good work Paul!

 

[rochie]

well done Paul, very nice

 

[Airframes]

Nice one Paul, and makes a pleasant change to see a sqweaky-clean, new kite too.

 

[meatloaf109]

Thanks guys!

 

[Crimea_River]

Good work Paul.

 

[Torch]

Well done

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Top job Paul.

 

[Rogi]

Excellent job, I love the blue on this bird, definatley my favorite in this build so far

 

[N4521U]

Yahs done good pilgrim.
I see you took the pictures in your front yard eh?

All kidding aside, you do nice work, great entry to the build.

 

[Vaughan]

Paul a really nice clean build and I like the added intake grill a nice touch Well done.
Vaughan

 

[Wayne Little]

Well done Paul, looks good man....

 

[meatloaf109]

Yahs done good pilgrim.
I see you took the pictures in your front yard eh?

All kidding aside, you do nice work, great entry to the build.

Thanks Bill!
Yeah, see the neighbors boat? I'm letting him park it next to my place. Makes it look like I'm high class.
I have to use the hood of the truck, the house is full of Snoopy's!

 

[meatloaf109]

Vaughan, Wayne, coming from you guys that is high praise indeed!