F-6 F Hellcat. 1/48 eduard

[Andy Dyck]

Hi friends,

 

this is my reproduction of eduards F-6 Hellcat in 1/48.  I performed complete riveting. I built it 2 or 3 years ago. I used MRP colours and also used Splatter masks. A little bit overdone, as you can see at the cowling.  Otherwise an old kit , but perfect fit and even worth to build.  Had a lot of fun and like the little „Lolly“.

 

[Steve27752]

Amazing, looks original full scale and not a model.

[Vince1159]

Beautiful build and photo's especially the first,the pilot looks as though he's in deep thought about something...

[foxhandybread]

Woooooow, now THAT's a realistic finish. Something to aspire to! Fantastic build!

[Tbolt]

Amazing work! 

 

It does make me feel old when some one calls the Eduard Hellcat an old kit 😂

[Alpha Delta 210]

Incredible skill on display there! I love the first picture. 

[Duncan B]

I think it's brilliant, really nicely done.

 

Duncan B

[Ade H]

2 hours ago, Tbolt said:

It does make me feel old when some one calls the Eduard Hellcat an old kit 😂

It's just so 2007! 😁

 

[GREG DESTEC]

Totally agree with everyone else,

 

Superb Hellcat 👍👍

[Alan P]

That's extraordinary work, if I had to pick out just one detail that makes this special, those exhaust stains are superb.

 

Brilliant, as usual 👍

 

Trying to work out why anyone would react to that build with a 'sad face' emoji 🤔

[russ c]

That first photo blew me away Andy. Fantastic work, build, finish pic`s and all

[RMCS]

Excellent skills 

[Remus389]

It looks just like the original, very cool 👍

[Bertie McBoatface]

That's really good modelling and photography. Excellent!

[Andy Dyck]

15 hours ago, Alan P said:

That's extraordinary work, if I had to pick out just one detail that makes this special, those exhaust stains are superb.

 

Brilliant, as usual 👍

 

Trying to work out why anyone would react to that build with a 'sad face' emoji 🤔

Hi Carl,

Proud that you like it.  Yes indeed I spent  a lot of time to the exhaust stains.  First put a very high diluted Tamiya Buff on it. Then worked further with oils for the streaks and very small brushes and blend them a little bit.

 

[Andy Dyck]

15 hours ago, russ c said:

That first photo blew me away Andy. Fantastic work, build, finish pic`s and all

Hi Russ,

 

glad you like it and hope you’re on your feet again! 😁 Thx for your kind comments.

 

Andy 

[Paramedic]

That´s fantastic - well done sir!

[Dric]

Beautiful cat 👍

Edited November 11, 2021 by Dric

[Toryu]

Another beautiful model and presentation Andy! Mit Hintergrund sieht es doch gleich noch realistischer aus. Klasse!

Gruß, Michael

[Gary Brantley]

Well, what can I say?   That is fantastic Andy!   Superb realism is evident throughout the entire presentation; weathered to perfection (and yes, those exhaust stains are superb ) and beautifully photographed too!    Please stop by the front office to pick up your trophy! 🏆   

[Whofan]

Lovely example of a hellcat, looks extremely realistic. 

 

Well done.

[72modeler]

What the others have said; if done in b&w, these pics could easily pass for  period photos! Very realistic weathering! 

Mike

[Rod bettencourt]

That's awesome Andy!! Great scale effect.

 

Rod

[Andy Dyck]

49 minutes ago, 72modeler said:

What the others have said; if done in b&w, these pics could easily pass for  period photos! Very realistic weathering! 

Mike

Like that one ? 

Just now, Andy Dyck said:

Like that one ? 

[Andy Dyck]

23 hours ago, Andy Dyck said:

Hi friends,

 

this is my reproduction of eduards F-6 Hellcat in 1/48.  I performed complete riveting. I built it 2 or 3 years ago. I used MRP colours and also used Splatter masks. A little bit overdone, as you can see at the cowling.  Otherwise an old kit , but perfect fit and even worth to build.  Had a lot of fun and like the little „Lolly“.