mynameismatt Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Long time lurker - but thought I'd share a build I just completed. 1/32 F6F-5 Hellcat. It has it's issues - but to me - it still looks like a hellcat - Montex masks & markings - Barracuda Wheels - Master covered metal gun barrels - Airscale instrument dial decals- Prop & rear landing gear from Hasegawa Hellcat kit -EZ Line antenna wire (amazing stuff!) Modelmaster enamel paints. Tried to give it some character with a lighter colored wash (white and yellow mix). Also post shaded some panels & varied the final finish using both a semi gloss clear and flat clear. Not much in form of chipping as I hear the GSB finished were pretty tough. The weathering may be over done to the purist, but I'm overall pleased with it. Edited September 1, 2015 by mynameismatt mywifehatesmodels, BiggTim, Learstang and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 That is rather nice! Great weathering effects, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Matt Terrific work on the Hellcat .. fit and finish is spot and and very well done. :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Awesome build, I love the scheme and the weathering is very well done. Congratulations. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very, very nice indeed! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I love it Matt ! One question, did you bother with the Trum "bulge" just behind the pit ?..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Beautiful work! I know the kit has it's faults, but you've done a remarkable job with it. John Edited September 1, 2015 by mywifehatesmodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameismatt Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 I love it Matt ! One question, did you bother with the Trum "bulge" just behind the pit ?..........Harv I thought about it - but the stash is full of imperfect trumpeter kits! No surgery done on this build! Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I thought about it - but the stash is full of imperfect trumpeter kits! No surgery done on this build! I guess once again the "bad" Trump kit isn't as bad as the "rivet countes" said it was. It does look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorKai Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nice! I like the recipe for your wash too- Looks awesome Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameismatt Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks for all of the kind comments. One thing I noticed I forgot - the pair of straps around the external fuel tank. Am I wrong that they are not included with the trumpeter kit? They seem to have drilled out 4 holes in the bottom fuselage where they should attach, but no part or mention of them in the instructions that I can find....maybe I'm going crazy. Any ideas how to scratch one? Maybe some folded masking tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Oh man, that looks awesome!! Just finished mine, too, always fun to see someone else's take on it. I always see something I wish I'd done!! mynameismatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wow, that is fantastic, Matt! The light-coloured wash you've used has worked really well, much to my own surprise. May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Very good looking Hellcat model. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Real nice work Matt. Like to see more of your work soon. For the fuel belly tank straps. I would use lead foil. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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