1/32 Hasegawa Grumman Hellcat F6F-3 (Late)

[jeroen_R90S]

On 7/28/2025 at 3:46 PM, Tolga ULGUR said:

Yes CMK set has a vacuform part for the windscreen and sliding canopy part, but not for the rear side windows.

Thanks! Does sound a bit like a missed opportunity though. 

[reconspit]

…amazing what someone skilled can do with such an old kit…, awesome outcome, thanks for sharing 

[Tolga ULGUR]

2 hours ago, reconspit said:

…amazing what someone skilled can do with such an old kit…, awesome outcome, thanks for sharing 

 

Thanks

[amurray]

Tolga,

 

I see that when you sand a kit for a modification you use a very rough grade of sandpaper but still end up with a great finish later.  What is your sanding technique?

 

Thanks,

 

Art

[Tolga ULGUR]

7 hours ago, amurray said:

Tolga,

 

I see that when you sand a kit for a modification you use a very rough grade of sandpaper but still end up with a great finish later.  What is your sanding technique?

 

Thanks,

 

Art

 

Hi Art

I don't have a special sanding technique. If I only need a rough finish, I start with Tamiya's 240 grit. Then, to smooth the surface, I continue with 400, 600, or even 800 grit. That's all.

[KUROK]

I watched you build this on your WIP thread.

Amazing job on an older kit.  Best one I've seen built!

[Tolga ULGUR]

19 hours ago, KUROK said:

I watched you build this on your WIP thread.

Amazing job on an older kit.  Best one I've seen built!

 

Thanks a lot Kurok, appreciated

[williamj]

That's the way... lovely job on a classic kit.  

[Tolga ULGUR]

5 minutes ago, williamj said:

That's the way... lovely job on a classic kit.  

 

Thanks a lot William , appreciated

[LSP_Ray]

On 7/24/2025 at 1:53 AM, Tolga ULGUR said:

 

Thanks Ray

Yes sure

Article is posted!

Well done!

[Tolga ULGUR]

6 hours ago, LSP_Ray said:

Article is posted!

Well done!

Thanks a lot Ray, appreciated

[Dpgsbody55]

Great looking Hellcat, with just the right amount of wear shown.  

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[Tolga ULGUR]

3 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said:

Great looking Hellcat, with just the right amount of wear shown.  

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

 

Thanks Michael