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Post by Daniel C on Aug 9, 2012 0:42:05 GMT -5
I have been reading online on how wonderful the Eduard 1/72 scale F6F hellcat kit is. So, when I saw a boxing of it that contained markings for some USMC birds I thought I would give it a try. I picked this up at Discount Hobbies and it is my first Eduard "profipack" kit. Looks like a nice kit, construction has started.....  |
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Post by mexmarine on Aug 9, 2012 17:20:52 GMT -5
Hmmm...lucky 13....and colored PE...  whats next? a "black Cat " PBY? |
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Post by Daniel C on Aug 9, 2012 18:48:19 GMT -5
 Hey!! at least its Marine Corps..... ;D Some more about this kit..... The box art, this is the USN decal choice in the box.  Other choices are a British fleet air arm machine and VMF 511, the first USMC night fighter sqd to deploy from a carrier. USS Block Island CVE-106.  I like the VMF 511 bird except it has the standard 6 x .50 cal mgs. The final decal choice is Maj Porter, CO of VMF(N) 542, Maj Porter became an ace in this aircraft.  I like this aircraft because it carried 2 x 20mm and 4 x .50cal guns. The decal sheet looks nice.  The sprue shots.....    The kit also contains colored p/e and canopy masks.   The cockpit starting to come together.... The colored p/e on the panel....... hmmm, cheating or wow?? 
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Post by captfue on Aug 13, 2012 9:19:17 GMT -5
Super work, looks like a detailed kit
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Post by mexmarine on Aug 14, 2012 0:40:11 GMT -5
I have to say...wow  |
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Post by Daniel C on Aug 25, 2012 19:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by mexmarine on Aug 26, 2012 17:52:28 GMT -5
The cockpit looks impresive. Have you considered a black wash and some drybrushing to accentuate the detail? Otherwise, the PE makes it very realistic at this scale, it will look great when the fuselage is closed.  |
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Post by Daniel C on Nov 20, 2012 1:39:40 GMT -5
Back on the desk..... I have been working on the engine, p/e wiring harness is being added. I have no clue how it really was mounted, so I hope it will look ok when done. There are also two tiny data plates for the engine to apply.    Next up will be some painting so I can glue things together after an inital coat of paint. I will have to touch up the paint later, but this the way I have decided to try this build. Usually I would glue the wings and tail first, then paint, but I feel there are somethings I wson't be able to paint if I do it that way on this model. |
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Post by Daniel C on Nov 27, 2012 0:50:00 GMT -5
I started preping and painting this bird, I am using Vallejo Model Air dk sea blue for the late war camo.  looks good when wet....   But dried a bit lighter than I want, still no problem as I have to sand the seams and spray a light second coat which should bring things to where I want. |
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whats next? a "black Cat " PBY?
