pacificmustang Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 G'Day All, and Merry Christmas Finishing up my 2018 modelling year is the Trumpeter 1/32 Hellcat F^F-3 which I have converted to a Hellcat MKII This is easily done by not cutting out the rear windows on this boxing. I also had to modify the -3 windscreen into a -5 windscreen by sanding off some frames and repolishing. Strictly speaking the aerial mast should be upright and offset to port too, but I left this alone. It should also have a circular rear view mirror mounted on the top of the windscreen. As soon as I can rob one from a spitfire kit, I will fit it. The Trumpeter kit s not the most accurate one, as it looks like its eaten too many pork pies, being a bit too rotund around the middle. Were I to do this again, I would use a Hasegawa fuselage mated to the trumpeter wings. The kit has an Eduard interior set, HGW seatbelts for the sutton harness, although the lap belts are USN type as I managed to mangle the fabric ones. Gun barrels are from master Models, and seats are by Roy Sutherland National markings are all painted on, thanks to a friend and his cutter. The serial numbers are the only decals and of course they silvered didn't they The observant amongst you will also note I have the ammunition boxes around the wrong way. The yellow one should be the rearmost one, To be honest, I just wanted it off the bench at this stage so left well alone. I'ts now time to clean the bench for next year. A safe Christmas and New Year everyone. I'd like to send a big Thankyou to Tony O Toole for the help he fgave me with some questions I had about the markings on this scheme. You're a true gentleman Tony. Cheers Bruce 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Nice finish on your Hellcat, really like it and a great addition to you cabinet.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 What a fantastic way to finish off your modelling year. Just right, love it. Have a great Christmas, and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us next year. Cheers 🎉🎄 Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Excellent, Bruce, right up there with your modelling skills. Love the Hellcat, especially in SEC livery. That isn't silvering I spot in the RN decal in the last photo.......surely....... Missed you at todays meeting, so hope to catch up in the New Year. Have a great Christmas. Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Despite the shortcomings of the kit - it's turned out nicely. Very nicely done painting and not over weathered. Shame about the slight silvering on the starboard serial - photographs can be very cruel sometimes! Nothing a bit of surreptitious brushwork couldn't solve. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 This camouflage looks great on this aircraft. Good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Lovely job Bruce really top notch ! Have a fantastic Christmas and new year see ya soon in the 'shed' best wishes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Very nice RN Hellcat! Love the camouflage colors. Do you remember the paints you did use? Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 That's a quality build Bruce,weathering look's great and rounded off with a great scheme,must be a big beast in this scale too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Great job, I really think that the FAA camouflage and markings look great on this aircraft, makes me want to build another ! Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Nice one to clear the desk with CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Very nice, I’m a big fan of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Excellent RN Hellcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Navy birds aren't my cuppa but this one does look great, especially the painted on markings. They really look, er… painted on. Pity about the serials – maybe you can replace them when it's time to mount the rearview mirror? The Trumpeter riveter has worked overtime, it seems, but the overall impression is quite awesome! Nice work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 16 hours ago, loloskymaster said: Very nice RN Hellcat! Love the camouflage colors. Do you remember the paints you did use? Lolo Bonjour Lolo, The paints used were all Xtracolour X007Sky, .X004 Extra Dark Sea Grey and X025 Dark Slate Grey . The extra dark sea grey was lightened to bring it closer to dark sea grey Roger, that is indeed silvering. Thanks for all the kind comments everyone Seasons Greetings to All Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 12/22/2018 at 1:15 AM, Baldy said: Shame about the slight silvering on the starboard serial - photographs can be very cruel sometimes! Cheers Malcolm That is so true about photographs! There are often minor errors on my models, such as decals slightly silvering, that can't be seen well by the naked eye but really stand out in photographs. But then again, I have too many major errors to worry about the minor ones! Very nicely built and finished Hellcat, Bruce. I usually just look at the 'big picture,' so to speak, and only see some fabulous work on your part and wouldn't have even noticed the ammo boxes and such if you hadn't pointed them out. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Top notch build - must look great on your shelf. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wonderful job Bruce,... a fitting end to your 2018 output and cheers for the credit,.....although I didn`t exactly do much! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 12/23/2018 at 5:53 AM, pacificmustang said: Bonjour Lolo, The paints used were all Xtracolour X007Sky, .X004 Extra Dark Sea Grey and X025 Dark Slate Grey . The extra dark sea grey was lightened to bring it closer to dark sea grey Roger, that is indeed silvering. Thanks for all the kind comments everyone Seasons Greetings to All Bruce Hello Bruce, Thank you for the answer. The result is really good Merry Christmas Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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