New from Hawaiian Air Depot: 1/24 Minsi II and Minsi III Mask and Conversion Set For The Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat

[Hawaiian Air Depot]

Airfix swears they aren’t planning more big F6Fs and they didn’t include rear windows in their F6F-5. So how on earth are we supposed to model the most famous Hellcat of all?

 

This is our first set of designs to include downloadable files for cutting both your own paint masks and styrene sheet parts. The mask includes the names, victory markings, tail stripes, and gear door markings for both McCampbell’s Minsi II and Minsi III. You can add the insignia, clear parts, and a whole bunch of other stuff from our Essential Mask Set.

 

The downloads provide a simple solution to cut and install the rear windows: Use the included paper template to remove kit plastic, cut the same shape out of clear styrene or PTEG (.020-.040, your choice) glue in place, and cut the mask designs to create the window shape.

 

There are also designs to cut the earlier F6F-3 style headrest and armored windows other products don't offer. When rear windows were present there were armored glass windows in the rear plate, and scallops in the headrest to increase the pilot's viewing angles.

 

Check out the set on our website, and you can also read about how we designed the Minsi masks-- and all of our products-- in our Make Your Own blog.

Edited January 28 by Hawaiian Air Depot
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[LSP_Ray]

At least Aerocraft Models provides the conversion set for the early -5 Minsi III.

You are right, though, they are missing out if they don't do a -3!

[Collin]

Are these going to be available for the new-tool Kotare 1/32 F6F-5 Hellcat?

 

Collin....running for cover.  

[David Hansen]

On 1/29/2024 at 6:49 AM, Collin said:

Are these going to be available for the new-tool Kotare 1/32 F6F-5 Hellcat?

 

Collin....running for cover.  

 

[Collin]

17 hours ago, David Hansen said:

 

My desire is that Kortare see's it as well.

 

Cheers

Collin