F6F-3 Hellcat
A well-known Eduard kit in 1/72 scale. I’ve added landing and navigation lights. Also kit contains colored photo etched parts for engine and cockpit. Painted with Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. Oils for washes and weathering along with pigments.
Scheme for 1944 year, USS Intrepid, pilot Alexander Vraciu. Alexander is now at age 95 and lives in California now.
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Rick Wilkes said on August 10, 2014
Really well done Hellcat Dmitry, thought it was 1/48 scale when I first saw it. I hate to be “that guy” but have a look at the main landing gear struts and doors. They don’t appear to have been weathered, and really stand out from the rest of a very nice finish.
Dmitry Stropalov said on August 10, 2014
Yes, Rick, it’s true. I’ve weathered doors separately from other parts and that didn’t work. Will keep in mind this for feature.
Rick Wilkes said on August 10, 2014
I’ve been there and done that myself Dmitry. 🙂 Could you run a wash over the gear and blend them in to finish?
Dmitry Stropalov said on August 10, 2014
Will do, Rick.
neil foster said on August 10, 2014
Really nice little Hellcat Dmitry,I’ve visited USS Intrepid in NYC,great day out.
N.
Jack Mugan said on August 10, 2014
Well done Dmitry, I especially like the finish. Your lighting for the photos is very nice as well.
Paul Wilsford said on August 10, 2014
a beautiful rendition Dmitri
AL HOFFMAN said on August 10, 2014
Another great build Dmitry. I particularly like the bleached appearance of the upper finish.
Simon Whitney said on August 10, 2014
Nice Dmitry nice, and to think it`s only 1/72 scale.
Well done mate.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 10, 2014
Stunning work, sir – especially in that scale. Outstanding build!
Milan D. said on August 11, 2014
Awesome!
George Williams said on August 11, 2014
Your photographs really show off the brilliant finish on this model.
Frank Cronin said on September 23, 2014
Dimitry,
Very, very, nice.