Arniec Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys,I have changed my mind and want's to do a different build over here instead of the Wildcat mk V.I have a Hobby Boss 1/48 Grumman F-6F-5N in my stash and after seeing a article over here that the FAA also flew some of those. I wanted to build one. I have got no direct decals for this, but luckely I have a set from SAM for FAA markings. This will be helpfull to do my own markings.It will be build straight out of the box with only the adition of decals and some seatbelts from MDC.Here are the pictures of the box content.Cheers, Edited September 9, 2013 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 There's the first of the Hellcats! A bit of a rare bird as well. This is gonna be good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 and it's a nightfighter!!!! this was my second choice after the Tigercat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice choice. Did the FAA examples have a weird and wonderful colour scheme? Looking forward to seeing what results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice choice. Did the FAA examples have a weird and wonderful colour scheme? Looking forward to seeing what results! Hi Vulcanicity, These were all late build aircraft, so unluckily it hase a overall blue scheme. But on the other hand it makes my painting more easy with one colour. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I hope to start this very soon. At the moment I have been doing nothing, because my modelroom feels like a sauna (33 degrees). Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have done yesterday and today some work on it. Not much, because it's still very warm here. But i managed to give the engine it's first paintcoat. If there is more progress I will put on some pictures. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Good choice Arnold and its a nice kit - I built the day fighter version last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Good choice Arnold and its a nice kit - I built the day fighter version last year Yes I know. I will do it with folded wings. The only down side is that there are no mg's. As I am building this for the competition in Telford than that will look a little bit awkward.I also know that the fuselage is to fat, but I build it as it is. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, Here is a small update on the build. I have finished the engine first. I have also started the cockpit, but no foto's jet. I find it a little bit strange to put a lot of things into the cockpit and bulkhead that won't be seen after closing the fuselage up. I think I will leave these parts of to fasten the build. Here are some pictures of the engine. Some paint on. After a wash and some drybrushing. And finaly after some detailed painting and putting it together. That's all for today. There will be more updates in the next two weeks. Cheers, Edited August 3, 2013 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great stuff! The wash really brought out that engine detail nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi Guys, Small update; The cockpit parts are now ready for some paint. I hope to do this tomorrow. Here are two pictures. The first of all the parts layed out and the second is of the seat with PE seatbelts Q-type. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Again some pictures. Now after airbrushing it. First some of the parts pre shaded. And some pictures after the interior green. This is how far I have gotten today. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hi guys, here are four pictures of the finished ccokpit. The fuselage will be closed in the next couple of days. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ooh! That's a bit nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi Guys, I closed the fuselage today and I hope to do some more work on it this weekend. The progress is slow, because I want to finish my F4F Wildcat V in the FAA GB first. This one is now ready for some decals and after that I will have more time for this one. I have no pictures jet. These will follow in a later stage. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have done some more work today. The under fuselage with wing stubs are placed. I have also been bussy with the wings. There were some sinkmarks to get rid of. Here are a few pictures of how she would look like with folded wings. This is the option I am going for. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That is coming together very nicely. Is that mast on top of the fin going to survive the rest of the build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 That is coming together very nicely. Is that mast on top of the fin going to survive the rest of the build? Thanxs, I don't know if the mast wil survive, but it was already on the fin so no option to do it otherwise. It's quite sturdy. Fingers crossed it will survive. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 This is looking great now it's all sealed up-the wingfold option was a good choice too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have one of these in my stash- am watching this one with interest. I have the Big Ed set for it- got it in Hannants for half price. Although I have seen lots of negative comments about the width of the cockpit and fuselage it still looks good. Might get started on mine soon- although I have too many half built kits to complete, lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Thanxs guys. I have done some work last couple of days. The seams on the fuselage and inside wings are done. The only ones to do now are the outside wings and the radar pod. After this it will be some small stuff and then she is ready for a coat of paint. I hope to do the painting next week. Cheers, Edited August 24, 2013 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 The wings are now done as well. I will be bussy this weekend so I think there will be no updates. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Finaly I have started painting. I forgot to take some pictures before I started. Here are some pictures. I am going to give it tomorrow a coat of Klear and hopefully I can put on some decals Friday. Here are the pictures. The pictures are a little light because of flash photografy. This is how far I have got today. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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