LSP_K2 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Indeed, I've got both kits and intend to do exactly that. But I'm still holding out Tamiya or someone similar will grace us with a new tool F6F. Besides the new Airfix kit? I know you prefer 1:32, but 1:24 ought to look great too. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Oh I'm definitely looking forward to it! But I'm likely doing that one wheels up in flight, and will still do a 32nd Hellcat, gear down. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) I have built 2 of the Hasegawa kits and thoroughly enjoyed the builds, they are big aircraft but then again so is the Corsair, so I sit mine next to the Corsairs and P-47's. Cheers Dennis Edited December 13, 2018 by dennismcc Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Rivet counter part.......???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trioconbrio Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 OK...so responses continue - wonderful - so let me ask another question - Since a lot of you like me - put these aircraft in flight with wheels UP. I tend to build up the wheel wells with spare parts (even wood) but try and fill out with filler. Been using Tamiya Putty (basic type) . The horror is it deforms the plastic as it cures. SO - any ideas of a filler that will not deform plastic - I am All Ears. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, trioconbrio said: OK...so responses continue - wonderful - so let me ask another question - Since a lot of you like me - put these aircraft in flight with wheels UP. I tend to build up the wheel wells with spare parts (even wood) but try and fill out with filler. Been using Tamiya Putty (basic type) . The horror is it deforms the plastic as it cures. SO - any ideas of a filler that will not deform plastic - I am All Ears. I tend to use thick CA or CA gel mixed with Microballoons (used in the remote control ships as a light filler) I've used Talcum powder as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STWilliams Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 If anybody approached any of my models with a ruler to check 'em, I'd very politely smack them in the chops. The Dude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I think I looks just right. They are big aircraft. Think I have two. As for the air fix one. Bring it LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trioconbrio Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 I would agree..why I hang them high...out of reach..... as for the ruler..I am not a scale nut...but..still..this kit...next to other 1/32...is OUT OF WHACK...BIG TIME MikeMaben and BiggTim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, trioconbrio said: ... any ideas of a filler that will not deform plastic - I am All Ears. Apoxie Sculpt Great stuff for filling and forming. Adjust it's viscosity with water and a drop of dishsoap. Edited December 13, 2018 by MikeMaben Alain Gadbois and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, trioconbrio said: I would agree..why I hang them high...out of reach..... as for the ruler..I am not a scale nut...but..still..this kit...next to other 1/32...is OUT OF WHACK...BIG TIME If I've misinterpreted your post as saying the Hasegawa Hellcat is at fault then I apologize. But.... Aside from the 1970's molding technology and the simplified (and sometimes overemphasized) details, and a couple of assembly issues, the kit is pretty accurate as has been said time and time again throughout this thread. The cowl smile may be "off" somewhat compared to the 1:1 item but as far as the kit goes, the wingspan, as quoted above is 42' 10" (13.064 meters). In 1/32 scale that equates to: 16.07" (408.18mm) which is exactly what you said it was, " ...it is over 400mm!!" The 1:1 length of the F6F is 33' 7" (10.242 meters). In 1/32 that equates to: 12.6" (320.04mm). I fail to see any justification for your "is OUT OF WHACK...BIG TIME" evaluation. The Hellcat is a large airplane and will dwarf a Bf109. In comparison: P-47D Thunderbolt Wingspan: 40' 9 5/16" (12.427 meters) Length: 36' 1 3/4" (12.437 x 11.43 meters). In 1/32: 15.3" x 13.56" ( 388.62 x 344.43mm). Smaller in span than the Hellcat but longer. F4U-1D Corsair Wingspan: 40.97' (12.49 meters) Length: 33.33' (10.16 meters) In 1/32: 15.37" (390.4mm) x 12.50" (317.5mm). Again, smaller than the Hellcat in both span and length. If something doesn't look right to your eye then say that and detail what led to that conclusion, and use a scale (ruler). REFERENCES: Nohara, Shigeru. Hards, Scott. T. (1996). Aero Detail 17, Grumman F6F Hellcat. Dai Nippon Kaiga Company. Tokyo. (p. 81) Nohara, Shigeru. Hards, Scott. T. (1995). Aero Detail 14, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Dai Nippon Kaiga Company. Tokyo. (pp. 74-75) Hideo, Maki. Hards, Scott. T. (1999). Aero Detail 25, Vought F4U Corsair. Dai Nippon Kaiga Company. Tokyo. (p. 95) Edited December 13, 2018 by Juggernut Trying to be non-adversarial as much as possible Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 As long as you stay within the posting rules you can say whatever you want. Jugg , you might want to verify what he meant by "out of wack" before dressing people down on the forum. If you really want to help new people, a PM might have been the better approach. Tryin' to keep it friendly K5IKL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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