lewis25049 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Latest off the bench is the Eduard 1/72 F6F-3 Hellcat (Weekend Edition). I used this build as a palate-cleanser after fighting with an Italeri kit for my previous build. I wanted a nice, simple build where I could focus on the finish rather than copious amounts of filler and sanding etc. Fit was very good, only slight sanding required to remove seam lines. I tried black-basing to see what effect this technique has under darker colours, but found it difficult to get much tonal variation. I originally finished it as a clean model, but wasn't entirely happy with it. After sitting on display for 24 hrs I decided to use it as a test bed for some post-shading and highlighting techniques with oils and pastels on the upper wing surfaces. Also attempted some exhaust stains with chalk pastels and chipping with a sponge. I generally struggle in the weathering phase, so any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Built OOB with the exception of antenna wire with EZ-Line. Cheers 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Really nice. Great job on the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Very nice. The F6F is one of my favourites but i haven't built one in a long time. You might just have persuaded me to do just that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Very nice Hellcat lovely wearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Great looking Hellcat, nice job on the weathering. Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Looks excellent. Your weathering adds a nice realistic touch. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Fun kit innit? The prop hub is the worst bit appearance-wise and painting it a different colour helps it look better. The underside is gorgeous. My inner Hellcat nerd would suggest toning down the chipping on the cowl and adding some pale exhaust stains to compliment the nice sooty ones you've applied topside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I think you did just fine on the weathering. The entire subject looks great!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Very impressive work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 That's very nice 👏👏👏 thought it was 1/48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Lovely kit, and nice weathering. Looks great for an 72nd kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Nicely done on that, I do like a Hellcat in the earlier scheme rather than all GSB & I reckon what you've done with your weathering enhances that. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Excellent work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Very attractive. Looks more massive than the scale suggests. Great version of a great kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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