chuck540z3 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 As I wind up my CF-104 jet model I usually do a prop next, and have decided on the big Airfix Hellcat. Should be fun- and a lot of work! Anyway, as usual when I start a new project, I know nothing about the subject at first and often buy just about every aftermarket item available, only to find that I don't need half of it later. For instance, I bought the resin Barracuda pilot seat for my Tempest build, but found that the resin seat in the kit box was actually better, so it was a waste of money. I asked about aftermarket for my CF-104 build here some months ago and got fantastic advice, that saved me a lot of money and I'm certain some heartache with parts that don't fit, like the Aires cockpit. So what should I buy for aftermarket items for this Hellcat and which should be avoided because they really aren't better than the kit parts? Are there any good books I should buy? A lot of the books I have bought for other builds turned out to be mostly useless because they lacked detailed pics, which I will need. Thank you for any suggestions you may have. Cheers, Chuck dennismcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Bombs and rockets here: http://www.model-monkey.com/aircraft-1-24 Martinnfb, nmayhew, chuck540z3 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi, Chuck! I would love to see what you could do with this monster, its such a great kit to start with. For aftermarket, I would peruse Aerocraft as they have several items, including conversions for nightfighters and an early -5. They also have wheels and a nice set of brass gear and gear doors. chuck540z3, scvrobeson and Kagemusha 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I second what Ray said, I reviewed most of the Aerocraft Hellcat products which you can find listed here, personally I hope you go for one of the nightfighters, looking forward to it already! LSP_K2 and Dragon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I would add Anyz spark plugs and braided lines for the ignition harness to the kit's engine chrish and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Model_Monkey said: Bombs and rockets here: http://www.model-monkey.com/aircraft-1-24 You might want to consider adding bazooka tubes and rockets to your catalog too (not for the Hellcat), as they'd be really handy for big Mustangs and Thunderbolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Barracuda does some killer wheel/tire sets for the Hellcat. I have one of each (thanks, Andy), and I rate Barracuda as second to none in the world of AM. John1, Martinnfb, scvrobeson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jennings Heilig said: We have a decal for it that has been a real snoozer on sales. I think we've sold maybe 20 of them. Our first and last 1/24 subject. I thought I remembered that there was a fair amount of enthusiasm for that sheet when it was discussed here on LSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 For books, I'd go Aero Detail, Squadron/Signal walk around or both, but that's just me. The Detail & Scale book might be of some help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: You might want to consider adding bazooka tubes and rockets to your catalog too (not for the Hellcat), as they'd be really handy for big Mustangs and Thunderbolts. Ah, yes, bazooka tubes, great suggestion. Good news, rockets are available now. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I think decal sales MAY have been better had Airfix opted for an earlier version (-3). Mark Proulx Dragon, jgrease, nmayhew and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mark P said: I think decal sales MAY have been better had Airfix opted for an earlier version (-3). Mark Proulx I'd pretty much guarantee that. I never really considered the -5 as a purchase, but I'd grab a -3 in a New York minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Which makes one wonder how well the kit sold? Mark Proulx LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scimitarf1 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mark P said: Which makes one wonder how well the kit sold? Mark Proulx Airfix announced pretty early on that they had fully sold out. Not sure how many retailers have left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2660 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Jennings, What is. your website for the decal sheet on the Hellcat, I would like to purchase 1. That makes 21! Thanks Paul LSP_K2 and nmayhew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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