RussellE Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 When it comes to aircraft I build almost exclusively in 1/72 with one exception: new tool 1/24 kits. So YES I'll be getting an Airfix Hellcat to sit front & centre with my bubble top Typhoon! 😃😓 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) I see Airfix have released indicative colour schemes for the Hellcat.... Nothing overly adventurous but you get a FAA scheme. I quite like the USS Randolph scheme myself... Edited January 9, 2019 by Plasto 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I hope they have FAA bits in the box. I think the instrument panel was slightly different and it had a RN radio fit. I guess I had better get on with the 1/24 Typhoon soon so as to make space in the stash cupboard for this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Grey Beema said: I hope they have FAA bits in the box. I think the instrument panel was slightly different and it had a RN radio fit. I guess I had better get on with the 1/24 Typhoon soon so as to make space in the stash cupboard for this one... And a British oxygen system too like the Corsair I believe. Yep my 2019 modelling is going to be taken up with that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I want to do JW779/W1xx 1844 NAS HMS Indomitable, which was flown by Lt WHI Atkinson RCN when he destroyed an A6M Zero and possibly a Ki61 Tony on 12.04.45 during Operation Iceberg I. I would be pretty sure it was painted TSS and carried full BPF roundels and W on the tail but I'm not sure of the side number of the aircraft. If anyone can provide the side number or a dated colour photo of the left and right sides (tongue in cheek), I would be delighted to see it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Airscale is working on a cockpit PE upgrade set Source: https://www.facebook.com/airscale.uk/posts/2321259444605900 V.P. Edited March 17, 2019 by Homebee 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 15:48, Homebee said: Airscale is working on a cockpit PE upgrade set Source: https://www.facebook.com/airscale.uk/posts/2321259444605900 V.P. Is your set available yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 More importantly....is the set appropriate for FAA Hellcats??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceB Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 As beautiful as the Airscale set appears to be, based on photos posted so far it is a -3 instrument panel, not a -5. It is missing the reflector panel that was added to the -5 to improve things for night flying, as well as the rocket selector switch and wing bomb rack manual release. This is a -5 panel, from the manual: And this is a -3 panel, again from the manual: The side consoles also appear to be -3 standard, not -5 (missing the IFF destruct switch, generator warning light and a couple of other niggles). https://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/f6f/f6f_pit.shtml 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I’m surprised so far that there aren’t more aftermarket accessories available yet of a FAA nature with this release due shortly. Eduard appear to be doing just US seatbelts so far and I haven't seen any FAA decals/ paint masks other than that with the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just got my shipping notice and tracking number from Hornby so my two kits are on the way to the US. 🍾 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) I like Hellcats, and I'm aware of some of the proper Royal Navy schemes, but I don't know a great deal about them. Is Hellcat KE209 in the Fleet Air Arm Museum in a completely spurious scheme, and were any RN Hellcats finished in that scheme? Edited June 18, 2019 by 71chally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, 71chally said: I like Hellcats, and I'm aware of some of the proper Royal Navy schemes, but I don't know a great deal about them. Is Hellcat KE209 in the Fleet Air Arm Museum in a completely spurious scheme, and were any RN Hellcats finished in that scheme? From a certain point in production of the F6F-5, all aircraft leaving the Grumman factory were finished in Gloss Sea Blue regardless of who they were going to. The EDSG/SG/Sky scheme provided in the new Airfix kit is therefore a bit of an anomaly for a -5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Since I build a lot of trucks, this would make a nice load on a flatbed trailer as a freshly restored plane or one just dragged out of the water or something like that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 DPD have just sent me an e-mail to tell me that my kit will be delivered today, 21st Jun, between 3:30 and 4:40!! Happy days. 😃 Guess what I'll be doing this weekend? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Released - https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/videos/384647752166918/ V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Looks awesome in the box But I did have a concern with someone building the kit on a Facebook group which showed a warped fuselage, which for the price we wouldn't expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/21/2019 at 7:19 PM, 224 Peter said: ...my kit will be delivered today... Guess what I'll be doing this weekend? Hiding from the Missus? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Review here on BM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I've been reviewing the instructions carefully, in particular trying to work out if by not sticking parts N30 and N34, the hinges for the wings down or N39 and N40 into the wings it it would be possible to build so it could be shown wings up, or down. Or would the upper wing gap just look wrong with wings down? It would mean flaps up, but that isn't a problem. Has anyone else had this thought? Some dry runs are called for... ideally some additional bits to play with, but that isn't going to happen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locust Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Newby here Name of LOCUST Hope to have fun building the Airfix Hellcat, and talking to you experts about the build. My first is to 224 Peter, I am also looking at the folding wings. Do you think if parts N30 and N34 were a proper hinge would the wings be able to fold, and drop down for flight. If you look at a real wing fold there is another flap that drops down Part no N20/36 and N19/35, this is an easy fix. I realise the flaps would have to be in for this to work. Your thoughts please. Locust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 One option is an 808 Squadron machine. That's my pocket money gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 On 6/30/2019 at 12:16 AM, NAVY870 said: That's my pocket money gone. I was just imagining your bank manager weeping if Airfix release a 1/24 Sea Venom! Steve 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 12 hours ago, fightersweep said: I was just imagining your bank manager weeping if Airfix release a 1/24 Sea Venom! Steve Nah Just flog of a few excess kits from the stash and a kid or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 40 minutes ago, NAVY870 said: Nah Just flog of a few excess kits from the stash and a kid or two. Keep the stash.....just sell a few kids 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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