Redboost Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hi folks, this my latest rendition of the well established Eduard kit built from the FAA Dual Combo kit. As usually with my builds, I implemented some aftermarkets that in my opinion improve certain details; this time I went for HGW raised rivets and Res-Im extented flaps. The kit was painted with Gunze Aqueous and AK Real Colors. The full build will be described, along with my other build, in already announced Valiant Wings book on the HELLCAT. Cheers Libor 52 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hi Libor This a classic British Hellcat but your kit is fantastic. Cheers. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Excellent Hellcat, in proper colours! The finish is really superb. Well done. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Great Hellcat Libor! Hard to believe it is only 1:72 🙂 Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Absolutely magnificent build! And that rivets really add to the model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Another superb build, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 A truly exceptional build. I too find it hard to believe that's 1/72 scale, especially after seeing the cockpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 This is really nice, I’m in awe at how much detail you’ve got into 1/72. I’d be pleased if I could get 1/48 looking half as good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Superb Libor, do you ever get tired of producing masterpieces? 😂 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Exemplary work, Libor - as we've come to expect. I have that kit somewhere...I should probably build it! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 That is superb Libor, the way that I'd love mine to turn out. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 fan Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Beautiful, Libor! Another superb example of modeling art. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Outstanding results Libor. Your mastery shows with this `Cat. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Excellent build, the paint finish is perfect and the capturing of fine detail makes it hard to believe this is 1/72. I especially like your use of light washes to bring out the rivets and panel lines on the dark camouflage colours and the black stripes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 To Vlad> just a small correction on the rivets, these are positive (raised) rivets by HGW, so they are only accentuated by sanding through the camouflage paint. Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Redboost said: To Vlad> just a small correction on the rivets, these are positive (raised) rivets by HGW, so they are only accentuated by sanding through the camouflage paint. Cheers Libor My apologies, I was so taken in by the pictures I missed that part in the text. I didn't know such aftermarket rivets existed, they're quite mind-blowing. Out of curiosity, if they're raised, why not dry-brush to highlight them. Edited June 3, 2020 by Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 No problem Vlad, thanks 😁 In fact, these rivets are so tiny (their height is approx. 0.1mm), so I’m afraid the dry brush may not stick to them, but to be honest I did not try that. Maybe next time! Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Libor, That is one beautiful Hellcat! How hard was it to fit those Res-Im flaps? They look great and are very characteristic of a parked F6F! Out of curiosity- were the parts of the wing flap exposed when deployed painted in the surrounding camouflage color or would they have been in primer, as in many other aircraft? Hard to find period Hellcat photos that show this, so maybe you have a good reference? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Another stunner Libor. Did you use the kit decals? Look forward to the book. Edited June 3, 2020 by Hobo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Hi Mike, the flaps were not that diffucult to install, of course some surgery is needed. I have few pictures of FAA Hellcats, even one whilst landing with D-Day stripes (Squadron book on FAA I guess) where you can see the inner parts were painted in camouflage colours. Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Lovely Hellcat! I like especially how you've picked out the rivet detail around the foward fuselage, it gives it a really good look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Hobo said: Another stunner Libor. Did you use the kit decals? Look forward to the book. Yes, decals came from the box. Looking forward to the book as well, I think this will be another great effort from them! Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 A beautiful and inspirational build. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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