keithjs Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Been a bit of a long term project since May, this one, (not continuous mind) but finally finished now (I hope).. Absolutely super kit and despite the enormous parts count everything seemed to be pretty good fit wise. The engine I detailed as per the kit instructions with some wire as I think in this scale it does need it. I also ( for my sins) decided to put a little motor in it and fitted a battery pack and switch in the fuselage with access to it into the open hatch. Trouble with that idea is that it looks really naff with the prop running and no pilot...So someone kindly made me a 3D printed figure (only because they wanted to use the new one we have at work...) for now until I can source a proper Airfix one from somewhere...Anyone got one they don't want??? Thanks. The only extras I used were a set of RB Productions seat belts and a pair of the excellent new brass undercarrige legs and doors from Alistair at Aerocraft. https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/airfix-hellcat-brass-undercarriage-and-wheel-doors Thanks, Alistair for letting me have the first set off the production line to get the model finished! The markings are a mixture of the new Dutch Decal sheet and the Top Notch masking set. I chose not to use the code letters from the Dutch sheet as they're not the correct style. I found the Top Notch ones much better. After some research ( and a post on BM) I also decided to add the dark paint markings on the top of the fuselage. Despite having no information to the contrary I put them on the other side too. If anyone can prove they're not there I gladly take them off. Anyway, I hope you like it and thanks for looking.. 20191101_160328 20191101_160352 20191101_160419 20191101_160439 20191101_160551 20191101_160607 20191101_160726 eabc9ccbeecdbd9cd9402cf8615ddd55 Edited November 1, 2019 by keithjs 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Impressive work on an impressive model! Edited November 1, 2019 by Sturmovik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Big and beautifully done Kieth,great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Helluva good Hellcat! Admiring Quack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great job Keith. Beautifully finished. Great addition to your display case.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGonzales Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great. Not only is size, but as a model too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Niiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Gorgeous job Keith,..... nice to see the big kit in British makings too, hopefully we may get some British rocket rails and blast plates at some stage to add to the model eh? Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Great looking bird! Nice with the engine spinning over to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Very nice work, the engine detail looks particularly impressive. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Outstanding 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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