Mozzy19 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hot on the heels of the Hurricanes, I decided that the next build would be a Hellcat. Me being me though, I couldn't decide which one. Then I thought, why not do all of them! The F6F-3 has progressed the furthest and the fuselage will be closed up tonight. The other 2 have had the basic interior green applied. All of them have had the cowlings and wings built up so far. Sean 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 They might be labelled but don't get those two mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Darby said: They might be labelled but don't get those two mixed up. I'm keeping the British ones at opposite ends of the box and the American one is kept on the other end of the table. Tomorrow I'll build up the Mk I and then I'll keep that with the 3 so fingers crossed I can keep up with them... Another Hellcat landed this morning and I was very tempted to add that to these three, but common sense prevailed. The fuselage of the American is now together. Everything fitted beautifully apart from the damn insert for the oil cooler I think it is, which was a pain. Sean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 The Mk II fuselage has now been closed up. This one had a slightly better fit than the F6F-3 although the cowling was worse. The Mk I will be done tomorrow. Sean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Bought a F6F-5 just this week so I'll be keeping an eye on this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 All 3 are now at the same stage. I had real trouble with the underside insert on the Mk I and it will require some filler. Next up will be sorting the canopies then onto primer. Sean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hello Sean, I really like the trio ! Very good job on these. I have a bunch of hellcat to do too, Eduard seem relatively easy. The way I know me , I will surely make a mixed bag thing, crossing Eduard and Monogram ! I will follow the thread, popping up from time to time if you don't mind ? Sincerely. corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Two of the Hellcats have progressed further. Canopies and wings have been fitted, seams filled and primer applied. A few joints need some tweaks but apart from that everything is going nicely. Mk I Mk II Sean 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 The Mk II is now blue. I used Revell Aqua 54 as a base colour, but added a fair amount of black, 2 different greys and some olive green to get a closer colour match. It's possibly a little dark but it's much closer to the Xtracrylix I used on a Corsair a couple of years ago. Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 The Mk I now has some paint on it. Sean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 The Mk I has had a coat of Slate grey and the Mk II has had another coat of blue. I added some Gunship Grey to the blue and to my eyes it looks like a pretty good match to Gloss Sea Blue. The stripes need a bit of touching up. Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Nice 'cats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Finished the main camo on the Mk I. I think I masked over the Slate Grey before it had cured properly, because when I removed the tape, there was a sticky residue left behind. I leave it to dry properly for a few days and then I'll see if I can wipe it off with a damp cloth or possibly micro mesh it out. Still, at least I got the colours the right way around unlike my Sea Hurricane... Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Well I certainly left the paint to dry properly didn’t I? Anyhow, I’ve started tinkering with the Mk I while paint on the Mosquito dries. I’ve removed the masking tape residue as well as I can do, there’s still a bit there but it’ll do. I’ve also added the tail surfaces. Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 How long 'til the next update? Enquiring minds need to know. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Erm, hopefully not two years... But I make no promise’s Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Tiny bit of progress: Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Landing gear started. Engine built and painted. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Good to see a re-start. It will be interesting to see if the canopy masks leave a residue when you remove them. I'm sure mine do if they have been on too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 I’ve managed to get a few decals on today. Sean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Interesting aircraft you are building. Flown by Lt Blyth Ritchie attached to 800 NAS HMS Emperor Op. Tungsten, Operations off Norway. 08.05.44 FW190. Destroyed 800 NAS HMS Emperor Grumman Hellcat I JV132/E*F 15.05.44 1.5 x He 115 Destroyed. Grumman Hellcat I JV132/E*F The only Hellcat to shoot down an FW190 (although this is debated, some suggest it was a 109). Lt Ritchie died in a training accident later in the war.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Decals finished, wash applied and matte varnish sprayed on. @Greg Law the Eduard masks worked beautifully and didn’t leave any residue behind whatsoever. There are still a few details to finish off but hopefully it should be completed tomorrow. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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