easixpedro Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Finally finished and was able to grab some mediocre photos this morning! WIP here, (in case you missed it): https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/86796-124-f6f-5-hellcat-in-flight/ Pretty happy with how everything turned out. Built about as OOB as I could--think the only thing I added was a pilot and the aerial antenna. Everything else was per the instructions (including the wiring harness). Markings were custom cut masks and the kit decals. Love the overspray--think it looks pretty realistic, so left it (Channeling my inner Bob Ross...there are no mistakes, just happy little trees--or in this case realistic markings!) Tough to photograph upside down...! And one last mustache pick as our steely-eyed Fighter Pilot looks for the next target. Thanks to everyone that commented and followed along. A fun and enjoyable build! -Peter MikeMaben, williamj, airea and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Love it! The premise and execution are SUPER well done. Great work! easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Thats is a great fun diorama , the finished pics really bring it out more that the WIP log. Cracking result and +1 on the 'tache ! easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, Panzerwomble said: Thats is a great fun diorama , the finished pics really bring it out more that the WIP log. Cracking result and +1 on the 'tache ! Thanks! I agree about the photos, and why I knew I HAD to get a bigger backdrop. I use foamboard, but the standard stuff from Dollar Tree wasn't big enough. This is a 3' x 5' sheet from Hobby Lobby. Allowed me back up enough to give a sense of size. I really like that first pic--seems like an 'In Action' cover painting from one of the old squadron books by Lou Drendal! Panzerwomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Great job! Must look amazing in person. May I post it on the website? easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, LSP_Ray said: Great job! Must look amazing in person. May I post it on the website? Thanks, and sure thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Excellent concept and execution, Peter! Kev easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Excellent build and outstanding diorama composition! Ernest easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Very clever idea and fantastic execution!! easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 5 hours ago, MARU5137 said: Peter, Its been an honor and a privilege to have followed your build which was EXCEPTIONAL. the end result is SO blooming AMAZING. the Crash and smoke looks Spectacular. Photographs are Brilliant. Love the different angles showing an OUTSTANDING diorama in itself. Constructed beautifully!! Thanks Maru! I must give you props as your enthusiasm most definitely gave me a bump when I started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Nice one Pete , daring and different easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 5:37 PM, easixpedro said: Thanks, and sure thing! OK, Peter, article has been posted! Great display! easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, LSP_Ray said: OK, Peter, article has been posted! Great display! Great! Just saw it thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Super in flight Peter. It's really one of a kind. Love it easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 That moustache is epic! Love the thought that went into this. Great job! easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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