I began construction on my two new builds a few days ago spending a good couple hours on the prep work. Today was the first time since then that I was able to accomplish anything worthwhile.
On the workbench this week are two kits from Academy. In my personal opinion, Academy is the best all around manufacturer out there. For quality and the price, you get a great kit. I’ve chosen to build an F6F-3 Hellcat along with an F-8E Crusader. Both kits are typical of Academy. Finely detailed moulds with great recessed panel lines. The Hellcat cockpit is the best you can get without buying an aftermarket detail set. I’ve made great progress on this one. The fuselage halves are together and sanded. I put a coat of primer on this evening. The Crusader is equally as detailed. The landing gear bays along with the cockpit have wonderful detail. Another plus is all the ordinance provided. These two kits offer great potential.
Can’t wait to see that Hellcat!
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It should be done pretty soon. I can’t wait to see it finished as well. I’m still unsure of the paint scheme though.
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http://smu.gs/1h1rsVD – I think this is the same plane, but not sure.
This is the F-4J – http://smu.gs/1h1rSLQ
This is the F-8 Crusader – http://smu.gs/18EgGlM, http://smu.gs/18EgNxL, http://smu.gs/1h1selt
That last one is looking from the back of the plane (engine removed)
Good Luck on your build.
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I forgot the specs:
http://smu.gs/1h1srFp
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Thanks for the links. Beautiful pictures!
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That is the same plane. I have actually been to the Air Zoo quite a few times. They have a Dauntless there that they recovered from Lake Michigan and restored it. Thanks!
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I miss making model airplanes. I haven’t since I was a kid. It’s been more than 20 years. Seeing these makes me want to do it again. I look forward to seeing both of these planes.
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There is always time to come back. I took 20 years off before I started again.
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Oh, I plan to once I’ve moved back to Canada. Difficult to move any model airplanes around the world. They don’t fly by themselves 🙂
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It would be pretty awesome if they could. I do understand.
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I will do a review on some of my carrier-based model kits. One of them is a Hellcat from Otaki I built some 20 years ago. You know you’re the one who got me going on this. You never forget your first love.
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I’m glad I could respark the interest.
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Set me on fire would be more appropriate.
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There is one person who built it…
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/rh/articles.php?id=16275
Nice work!
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That is a good looking build! I hope mine turns out as well as his did.
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This one is awesome!
http://imodeler.com/2013/03/another-otakiarri-f6f-3-helcat-in-148-the-secret-is-out/
I will stop after this one. This model is light years from what I have built.
I just wanted to share it with your readers.
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I was actually thinking of going with the same paint scheme on my build.
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I did not notice the title!
Another Otaki/Arri F6F-3 Hellcat in 1/48 The secret is out!
Arri!
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