Vynce804 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hi All, i remember when Airfix first announced a new 1/24 kit was on the way and all of the speculation started.. maybe a p51b, a gloster gladiator, A Corsair (how awesome would that be!). Or even a P38!! So when the hellcat was announced I was a bit disappointed and a little underwhelmed! That didn’t last long and as more and more details of the kit emerged I came around to the idea and nearing release I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! I’m not disappointed, what a great kit, the plastic is great to work with, the detail is brilliant. And the finished model will have real presence in any collection. I’ve made a start on the cockpit and engine. The plan is to have all the panels open like my bubble top typhoon. And if I’m brave I may also fold both wings but may end up with one out. cheers Matt CANicoll, AlbertD, rafju and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Can't wait to see what you do with this one, Matt. I've added you to this month's raffle draw. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Things are progressing slowly, no paint yet, but soon! I have been using the air scale cockpit upgrade set, I was in two minds as to wether I would use it as the kit cockpit is really nice and you do loose some of the raised detail with the pe set, but decided to use it as I bought it after all. Easy to install and work with so far. And think the decals will definitely enhance the look of the finished cockpit. Cheers. Matt MikeMaben, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 I’ve had time to put a bit of colour on the cockpit, I think it is almost done but may add a bit of chipping. I think the green is a little green but it’s the mix Tamiya recommend in their mustang kit, if I do another I may use Mr color h58 which looks a better colour. So far the kit is a pleasure to build. There are a few frustrations like the engine core and the fuselage frame behind the cockpit but nothing that can’t be fixed. Cheers. Matt Out2gtcha, monthebiff, Greg W and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Fantastic result. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Nice work! The OOB belts actually look really good to my eye. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Ha I didn't even pick up those were painted on! Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 With it sitting there in your hand Matt, it's a good indication of just how big the kit is! Finish looks factory-fresh and fantastic, but yes, I'd chip! scvrobeson and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 That is super nice, are those belts really moulded on and just painted? Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 11 hours ago, monthebiff said: That is super nice, are those belts really moulded on and just painted? Regards.Andy Hi Andy, yes they are the kit plastic belts with just a bit of careful painting. Cheers. Matt Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Vynce804 said: Hi Andy, yes they are the kit plastic belts with just a bit of careful painting. Cheers. Matt They're separate parts though, right? One of your earlier photos shows the kit seat without any hint of moulded-on seat belts. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: They're separate parts though, right? One of your earlier photos shows the kit seat without any hint of moulded-on seat belts. Kev Hi Kev, yes correct, the 2 shoulder and 2 lap belts are separate parts and the seat cushion has belts moulded into it. Cheers. Matt LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Quick update, major milestone achieved as the fuselage is joined. Lots of tape, but generally fits really well. I omitted all of the internal detail aft of the cockpit to simplify things as this wouldn’t be seen on the final model. I’ve also been moving on with the engine and have many of the major sub assemblies built and painted. Cheers. Matt Greg W, dpastern, Seversky and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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