DaveJL Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Eduard Hellcat MK.II, in the markings of 1844 Naval Air Squadron, flying off HMS Indomitable in the Pacific in 1945. Indomitable's Hellcats accounted for 40 enemy aircraft downed during their Pacific campaign. JX814 was flown by Sub Lt W.M.C Foster who became one of the few Hellcat aces in the FAA after downing 5 Japanese aircraft during Operations to secure Okinawa. JX814 was subsequently downed by AA fire from allied ships. The build thread is below: Built completely OOB other than an LF models camouflage mask. Paints are from MRP with the weathering being a mixture of Abteilung oils, Flory wash, Tamiya powder sets, AK pencils and dry brushing. Thanks for looking and stay safe Dave 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Lovely Hellcat. Great model and back round information too. Cracking work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Really good looking build. I really like the finish and weathering. It looks well used, but not over the top. I found your background info interesting and your list of media used useful. Thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hallo Great model. Suggestion: Wing fold. This is my challenge I can propose you. If you need any information on any winggold ww2 a/c let me know. Most of them photographed. Happy modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Thanks all! I'll maybe try the wing fold someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Very nice BPF Hellcat there, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Excellent looking FAA Hellcat. I like subtle weathering a lot Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Lovely build and the weathering is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Wow, amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Great looking Hellcat Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I think that's the nicest FAA Hellcat model I've ever seen. Just the right amount of wear and tear and weathering too. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Very good, I really like your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 she turned out really nice and I think you got the weathering spot on! I especially like the "mud" on the walkways, you've matched the reference photo really well cracking build 👍 rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Beautiful build and finish - congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Looks superb in FAA colours! Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 What the others have said- very subtle and realistic weathering and stains. About as nice an FAA Hellcat as I have seen. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Great looking Hellcat, well done! Built it a few years ago, painted in that midnight blue - enjoyed that alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Really good build. I've just finished reading 'Heaven High Ocean Deep - Naval Fighter Wing at War. Basically the story of Indoms Hellcats squadrons. This model makes me want to build another. Well done and thanks for the inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 Thanks mate! I've just ordered that book too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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