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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #180 on: December 19, 2011, 07:58:31 PM »
Before to airbrush clear varnish, I had to do some things I've forgotten...

First, I completely forgot to place the decals on the propeller!!! Not a big mistake of course, but I'm glad to have seen that before to continue the work...

Then, with a razor blade, I've cut the decals of the eyes and the mouth to follow the lines of the cowler...
Razor blade... :-dal Rapid check: five to left hand, five to right hand... Okay, my fingers are all present!  :))

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #181 on: December 19, 2011, 09:34:40 PM »
 :-ok

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #182 on: December 19, 2011, 10:37:44 PM »
Decals set up perfectly :-clap

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #183 on: December 20, 2011, 05:08:59 PM »
Thank you!!! ;)

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #184 on: December 22, 2011, 05:06:38 AM »
Two days ago, I've airbrushed Pébéo clear varnish on the aircraft. And yesterday I've begun the oil wash. The wings and ailerons are finished; today I hope to make the fuselage and little parts...

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #185 on: December 22, 2011, 07:18:20 AM »
Almost complete :))

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #186 on: December 22, 2011, 09:33:49 AM »
 :-jump

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #187 on: December 22, 2011, 10:14:54 AM »
Yes... I just hope to have some time for modeling today; my grandson is at home and I'm baby sitter this morning...
...Too dangerous for my kits to go to the workbench with the kid ;)

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #188 on: December 22, 2011, 03:03:40 PM »
OK, I had two hours of free time and so, I finished the oil wash on the aircraft.

I have also finished the ammo box on the right wing...

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #189 on: December 22, 2011, 03:08:17 PM »
Nice. :-ok

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #190 on: December 22, 2011, 03:14:42 PM »
I see here Winner Model on any competition!

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #191 on: December 22, 2011, 03:28:15 PM »
 :-red Thank you

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #192 on: December 23, 2011, 11:05:25 PM »
I've airbrushed Pébéo matt varnish. Once again, Pébéo varnishes are IMHO the best ones!  :-love

I have also removed the masks.

Some details to fix before final assembly... But, really, what a great kit!!!

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #193 on: December 23, 2011, 11:14:39 PM »
Only best words for Pebeo :-ok And your work is top!!!

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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #194 on: December 23, 2011, 11:21:00 PM »
Thank you! ;)