Wolf Buddee Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Beautifully done Bill! Always liked the look of the Hellcat and you’ve definitely done it justice. Cheers, Wolf williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Wolf Buddee said: Beautifully done Bill! Always liked the look of the Hellcat and you’ve definitely done it justice. Cheers, Wolf Thanks Wolf....certainly not a Tamiya kit. be great if they did one though.Still waiting for an early Spitfire. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Damn that is one fine Hellcat. Nicely done my friend! cheers Pete Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Thanks for that Pete. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 That's a mighty fine Hellcat Bill, thanks for paving the way. williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Nice one Bill! Really a realistic looking model man. Well done! williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Thanks Kag..and Brian...Do appreciate the comments. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Looks awesome Bill. I plan on doing the same. I need to check out the in progress work. Did you stuff any Trumpy bits into the fuselage? Engine or cockpit items? Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Troy Molitor said: Looks awesome Bill. I plan on doing the same. I need to check out the in progress work. Did you stuff any Trumpy bits into the fuselage? Engine or cockpit items? Hey Troy...did not use any Trump cockpit parts..way to big for the Has. pit, used a combo of Eduard PE(for the Has.) Verlinden,(an old set) and CMK I did use the Trumpeter engine and seriously regretted it afterwards...use the Has, engine and try to detail it yourself,you will be happier LOL. I actually hate that decision now. We all learn from others mistakes here,Know I have. The Trumpeter pit and glass are oversized ,too wide... you can see in the pic ,windscreen is the wrong shape .Gives you an idea as to how "fat" this area shouldn't be. Had to cut up the main gear doors as well as they are too thick to use.used thin sheet. And whatever you do don't forget the pitot at the tip of starboard wing (use the Has.right size)and paint it steel with a red body because if you don't Martin will phone you at home. Thanks again Troy..appreciate it. Bill. nice semi gloss to gloss finish. Edited June 18, 2020 by williamj Martinnfb and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 6/15/2020 at 3:55 PM, williamj said: Sure...if you want..thanks Ray. Finally, finally got to this one: F6f-3 Kitbash article. Great job! williamj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: Finally, finally got to this one: F6f-3 Kitbash article. Great job! Thanks Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Don't know how I missed this one. Absolutely brilliant job, and brave of you to do the kitbashing! Beautiful result. Richard williamj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Yep, missed this one too, just tripped over it, but this is a great build, great finish, but most of all great kit bashing to get to this result. I'd never have the "guts" nor time to try this out, have several Hasegawa Hellcats, and i'll just stick to the "original" with scratchbuild adaptations probably. good show, Jack. williamj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Jack,Richard Thanks so much for the kind comments ,do appreciate it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 What a gorgeous aeroplane, the Hellcat. You have captured the essential grace of Grumman's masterpiece. This deserves to be on a flight deck. Grumman has always been my favourite. Grumman and Hawker. Well done! williamj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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