Nick L Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Just finished this last night - my first prop! Straight out of the box - this kit goes together really well. I actually managed to get away without filler on most joints (the cowling and drop tank being the only problem spots - but those were probably my fault!) I'm definitely thinking about doing another one - probably a -3 with the three color scheme. Antenna wire made from stretched sprue. Spinning prop courtesy of mother nature. Exhaust stains were my first attempt at freehand work with my airbrush. Used a mixture of Wal-Mart craft paints heavily thinned with water. I couldn't resist having at least one B&W photo... Landing gear is quite detailed, but because of the paint scheme you can't see a lot of it at all. Engine is well detailed although you can't really see much when it's done. Cockpit is really nicely detailed, thanks to the pre-painted PE. Of course you can't see a whole lot when the canopy is closed, but it's nice to know it's there! Also, the included precut canopy masks are a really nice touch. Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks, Nick Edited July 2, 2010 by Nick L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 She looks great love the finish and the antena Spinning prop courtesy of mother nature. <_< Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Looks great, I love the Black and White Photo <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Lovely he'll cat! Nice and shiny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick L Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks for the comments. The Hellcat is my favorite WWII fighter and I'm glad to finally have a model of it. I considered giving it a semi-gloss coat, but I had seen period photos that showed a visibly high gloss finish so I left it as is. It is called "glossy sea blue" after all! :) Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 nice Cat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 SHE'S A BEAUTY.... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 A lovely Hellcat ! I love that finish and the exhaust staining looks just right ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick L Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks very much for the comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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