Geoff M Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Can the F6F-5 kit be used to make a F6F-3 version? Wondering if they include the open window option at the rear of the cockpit like the Hasegawa kit. Thanks Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 It depends on the specific F6F-5 kit; Eduard molded 2 different fuselages - one for the late F6F-5 that didn't have the windows behind the canopy, and one for the F6F-3 and early F6F-5 that did include the cutouts for the windows. As far as I know, all Eduard 1/48 F6F kits include the same clear sprue which has both the F6F-3 adn F6F-5 windscreens and the clear parts for the rear windows. If you are willing to cut out the openings for the windows yourself, you can get to an F6F-3 (with a few other minor mods to the panel detail on the wings if you're picky). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 @Geoff M: I MAY happen to have the correct Eduard fuselage parts for an F6F-3, if you're interested. If so, I'll check. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 I was wondering because Eduard just came out with a new weekend edition F6F-5. But I would like to do a -3. Any way I haven't ordered the -5 yet. Still thinking about it and maybe the -3 will come around again. Thanks for the offer. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CardsFan Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Geoff M., I believe that Eduard is slated to re-release the -3 Hellcat in a ProfiPack boxing in May or June of this year. HTH, Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 👍 thanks for the info. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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