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Post by Daniel C on Dec 22, 2009 12:51:00 GMT -5
 This has been on the shelf for a long time, "in progress". My goal is to have it done by years end. It is at the apply paint and decals stage and then adding the final details. This squadron was the only Navy unit to have "nose art" on their planes, they were aboard USS Princeton, CVL-23. When Princeton was sunk off the Philippines, the aircraft that landed on other carriers had the nose art painted out. I will do mine as a -5 hellcat in overall Dk Sea Blue, the kit also gives you the option of doing a -3 hellcat in the 3 tone camo. The kit is from Academy in 1/72 scale. 
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Post by Daniel C on Dec 28, 2009 1:32:19 GMT -5
Glued everything up to get it ready for paint, this is how it looks tonight.   |
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Post by Daniel C on Dec 31, 2009 3:03:40 GMT -5
Decals on, just a few finishing items left to install.   |
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Post by Daniel C on Jan 3, 2010 13:13:22 GMT -5
Final portraits...... F6F-5, Ens. Paul Drury, VF-27, USS Princeton, Oct. 1944 The only carrier squadron to have nose art.     Overall a great kit!! Shortcomings? A few, I think the panel lines around the fuselage are way to heavy (seems like ALL makers of F6F or F4F kits make them to heavy) the rockets are the British type, and the fit of the cowling is not great. Pros? Good fit overall, great detail, good options on underwing armaments, decals are excellent, and as always with Academy PRICE! |
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Post by Gabriel on Jan 5, 2010 2:48:52 GMT -5
One of my favorite Dan when I was a little kid and the models were cheap than today...  You did and excellent job, and I like the way it looks, thanks for sharing Daniel, you bring me good memories... Keep on modeling |
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Post by Daniel C on Jan 6, 2010 2:22:09 GMT -5
 Thanks for the comment, you should get one Gabe, it is a good, inexpensive, fun kit! Oh, and thanks for not busting me about forgetting to paint the wing lights..... hehehe, they are noe red and green as they should be!!
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Post by mexmarine on Jan 6, 2010 23:04:07 GMT -5
Nice glossy finish Dan, at this rate, by April you wont have any space to place all these models!
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Thanks for the comment, you should get one Gabe, it is a good, inexpensive, fun kit!