Grumman Hellcat 1 – No 800 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm (Royal Navy) – 1/32
Not having seen one in real life, I hadn't fully appreciated how big the F6F was until I built this kit and parked it alongside other WW2 fighters of the same scale.
This is from the Trumpeter 1/32 F6F-3 kit. OOB except for Eduard cockpit enhancements and ignition wiring on the R2800.
And, guys, if I ever manage to complete a model without making some stupid mistake about two yards from the finish line, or not lose a couple of small but vital parts to the carpet monster, you'll be the first to know 😉
great model
AWESOME! I hate that carpet monster.
Beautiful build, sir...well done!
Gorgeous !
Following your presentations, one could say this is a "classic Bricknell".
Fantastic model, K.J.!
By the way: I just recently came across the (for me surprising) information that Hellcats were responsible for 4947 out of 6477 air victories operated from US carriers.
Superb! I guess they had to drop the spare fuel tank before the bombs were dropped - they look like they are almost touching!
Nice build! Love the weathering
Wherever alleged 'stupid mistake' you made is invisible to me - this Hellcat is exquisite in my opinion - thanks for sharing
Always have to like a Hellcat in invasion stripes. Well Done.
Great colors on your Hellcat.
Very well done.
Great job on the 'cat. Invasion stripes especially well-done. She's a beauty.
"I feel your pain" on the carpet monster. Have had to do far too much fabricating of lost bits, as I'm doing at this time for a Tamiya Mig-15 bis undercarriage bit that flew away two days ago.
You are right about the size of it K.J., I have one parked next to a Mustang , and it dwarfs it.
Nice job there sir.
Well done.
Another boringly-beautiful KJB production! 🙂
Seriously, the ability to build to a consistent high standard is the mark of real excellence. Like the way Bob Hoover did the exact same routine every time in the Shrike Commander - that's hard!
Bob Hoover! Now there, Tom, is a man who knows how to fly an aeroplane. The first time I saw his Commander display, I found it difficult to believe. A legend if ever there was one.
Beautiful finish on this, KJ.
Nice work! I have a soft spot for British Hellcats.
K.J.,
Very, very nicely done
Nice this english version ! Congratulations !