Gwaredd Thomas
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Does anyone know where I can find one of these? The colour scheme would be for the Pacific theater. Incidentally, even Tamyia doesn't have one. Go figure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Tamiya color chart for F6F-3 Hellcat (1 Viewer)
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DarrenW
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These websites has Tamiya paints for the various FS/ANA codes which were prevalent on tri-color F6F-3s:
Grumman F6F Hellcat Early War Camouflage Color and Paint Guide
Color Reference Charts - Federal Standard
And there was quite a good discussion here on the forum about choosing the right shade of these same coded paints, which seems to be a very subjective process for the most part:
Paint Question.....Any Help Appreciated
Grumman F6F Hellcat Early War Camouflage Color and Paint Guide
Color Reference Charts - Federal Standard
And there was quite a good discussion here on the forum about choosing the right shade of these same coded paints, which seems to be a very subjective process for the most part:
Paint Question.....Any Help Appreciated
fubar57
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For FS 35164 Intermediate Blue you could use XF-18: Medium Blue, for FS 25042 Sea Blue you could use XF-17: Sea Blue. Not exact but call it scale color. I got these from here...The Ultimate Model Paint Conversion Chart
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Gwaredd Thomas
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I went back and checked the kit and it's a F6F-5 late. This versiohn has an overall Gloss Sea Blue. The interior is standard cockpit green. They flew from the Randolph, Lexington, Cabot, and the Essex in the Pacific theater: 1944-1945.
fubar57
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I think XF-17 would be close enough...
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Gwaredd Thomas
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Yes, that's what I ordered along with cockpit green. In the later years of the war in the pacific theather--1944-1945--Grumman used a dark blue scheme for the entire plane. Thanks!
DarrenW
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The dark blue paint scheme gives the Hellcat a more sinister look, but I also like the tri-color paint scheme very much too. Good luck with your modeling project, I have a 1/32 scale Hasegawa F6F just dying to be put together, but at this point in time I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on what the subject aircraft will be....
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Gwaredd Thomas
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The dark blue paint scheme gives the Hellcat a more sinister look, but I also like the tri-color paint scheme very much too. Good luck with your modeling project, I have a 1/32 scale Hasegawa F6F just dying to be put together, but at this point in time I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on what the subject aircraft will be....
Yes, that's true but it doesn't leave a lot of room for weathering since all of these later model Hellcats flew from carriers and I really enjoy doing weathering. The only solution would be to lighten the blue up a tad to give it a bit of a sun-bleach effect and possibly the effects of salt water although I have to admit, I'm not sure what that would look like. I'll have to do some research and see what I can dig up. And best wishes with your F6F as well. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will turn out just fine.
Cheers!
fubar57
General
A light.grey panel wash as well
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Gwaredd Thomas
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Great suggestion; I hadn't thought of that I had thought of using a wash but grey hadn't occurred to me as it should have. I will also do a bit of wear in the cockpit and some slight chipping about the wings, etc. And, of course, add some oil staining in the appropriate places. I'm thinking of using a base coast of flat white then seal it with flat clear before spraying it with the blue. This may lighten the blue up just enough to appear to have had a bit of fading from exposure to the sun. Any thoughts? Again, thanks for the advice it's much appreciated.
fubar57
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Just did a quick check before work, several color photos out there. Notice the fading on the wings
from the web
from the web
DarrenW
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Very true. The semi-gloss paint and polished wax finish also helped to keep the effects of wear-and-tear down a bit too. It will prove to be challenging for sure. The panel wash suggested by fubar57 and the lightened shade of blue sound like good ideas to go with. Maybe having different degrees of a glossy sheen throughout and chipped paint along panel lines will also help give the effect of daily use as well. Good luck with everything, I'm sure that it will be a fun project no matter what.
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Gwaredd Thomas
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The pic that Fubar posted was pretty much what I had in mind: I'll search for more. I think the underside of the fuselage and wings can remain pretty much the same as the original sea blue. Yes, I think it will be a fun project...and CHALLENGING.
Cheers mate!
For the Dark Sea Blue - FS 15042 :
7-10% Scale Fade - the Tamiya XF17
15% Scale Fade - the Tamiya XF50
25% Scale Fade - the Tamiya XF24
Source: Grumman F6F Hellcat Modeler's Online Reference
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Gwaredd Thomas
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I'm working on the F6F-5. Is this colour scheme for the 5 or the 3 or doesn't it matter?
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Gwaredd Thomas
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Okay, got it. Thanks!
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Gwaredd Thomas
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That is an outstanding help, not only for the Hellcat but other builds as well. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers mate!
