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F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« on: October 31, 2011, 09:36:41 PM »
Here is the latest release of the 1/72 Hellcat from Eduard: the F6F-5 version.

It's a really nice kit, completed with photoetched parts and masks.

At first look no important problem. I've just noted that the numerotation of the PE parts on the instruction sheet is not correct; after PE part #12 there are all decaled of one number (if Eduard indicates PE#24, you have to use PE#25 instead).
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2011, 09:39:10 PM »
I will eventually use the two following PE sets: exterior for F6F-3 (but many parts are common with the F6F-5) and the gun bay. But for this last one I have a problem: the machineguns made by Aires are needed and I don't own that set and don't have found it at Jadar or Hobbyshop...
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2011, 09:39:59 PM »
Good point about numbers mate and about the same kit- you will enjoy the build!!!
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2011, 09:42:50 PM »
Quote from: No.1 on October 31, 2011, 09:39:59 PM
Good point about numbers mate and about the same kit- you will enjoy the build!!!

Yes, first "dry-fitting" tests reveals that the kit will be a pleasure to build. I have the intention to try some techniques I've seen on a French forum for what concerns weathering...
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2011, 09:55:40 PM »
Great mate :-ok Have you choose which one you will make? Maybe to tyr to find any images as guide for you?
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2011, 10:14:27 PM »
I'm not fixed yet. I hesitate between two decos...
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2011, 10:27:26 PM »
All right ;)
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2011, 12:32:22 AM »
This will be great build-no doubt. ;)
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2011, 06:35:15 AM »
If your kit is as nice as the 1/48 version in my "to do" stack it will be a very nice project!
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2011, 07:32:30 AM »
I don't own the 1/48th scale kit, but this one is really a jewel... :)
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2011, 08:05:37 AM »
For me this small is better :) I more enjoy in this one :))
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2011, 01:05:11 PM »
OK, I've decided: I will build the aircraft of the boxart. Just because I like aircrafts with so nice eyes  :))

I've prepared all the pieces that will receive the interior color.I have also worked with some of the parts of the PE set for F6F-3 exterior: in fact I can use all those parts for the F6F-5; the PE set for this last one being simply more complete. But for me, the one I own is good enough  ;)
Well, not evident to manipulate and to form some little parts; it's a nice challenge...

I have also removed some plastic of the half fuselages, to let the place to the just formed PE elements.

I finally placed the masks on the clear parts.

Ready for the airbrush...
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2011, 01:11:40 PM »
Excellent start mate, hope that images posted on our forum or web site could be of help. Will search spare box, I think I have some spare machine guns, from... bombers I think ;)
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2011, 03:40:47 PM »
Nice job! ;)
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Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2011, 09:42:16 PM »
Thank you!

For the Aires machineguns, I have found a set in a shop in Germany... Hope to receive it quickly!!!

Well, a new use of the now infamous sponge!!! Firstly, I've airbrushed white primer then Gunze H-58 as recommended by Eduard. Once dry, I've applied Maskol (or Neo) with a sponge on the parts. Once dry, I've airbrushed Tamiya XF-4 (yellow green) highly diluted (one part paint for ten parts thinner)
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