1/32 Trumpeter F6F-5 Hellcat “Fleet Air Arm 1944-45”
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Project Complete: 1/32 Trumpeter Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat "Fleet Air Arm 1944-45"
Markings: Fleet Air Arm Squadron assigned to the HMS Indomitable from 1944-45, Pacific Theater.
Kit: 1/32 Trumpeter 1/32 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
Build Duration: Apx 1-Month 3-4 hrs per Day
This Hellcat was a commissioned build assembled and completed mostly out of the box except for: Techmod Decals, Brass Gun-Barrels, Eduard Steel Seat Harness, Resin Wheel/Tires.
Please see my other 3 WIP articles for details related to this build.
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Craig Abrahamson said on October 20, 2018
Well done indeed, Paul...I'm sure you're client will be duly impressed.
paul teixeira said on October 20, 2018
Thanx Craig, he loved the pictures.
Matt Minnichsoffer said on October 20, 2018
Paul,
Really great build. How was the Trumpeter kit to build? I am putting the finishing touches on a Haswgawa Hellcat and it has anything but a joy.
As always your skill is impressive. Keep building, love seeing your work.
paul teixeira said on October 20, 2018
Its not a bad kit to build. Very detailed in so many ways. Fit of most parts was decent with no serious complaints. Only had some issues with the engine parts and how it mounted to fuselage and have not figured out why. I think the instructions are misleading on the engine parts resulting in me doing something wrong but just a guess. I did not use any filler, and/or putty b/c main parts are good.
Greg Kittinger said on October 20, 2018
What a beauty! You really have a way with weathering and finishing. And I love that scheme - I'm definitely adding one to my collection - much more visual interest than the USN blue. (though I'll build one of those to...)
david leigh-smith said on October 20, 2018
A ‘signature Teixeira’ and that is a compliment, Paul.
Pedro L. Rocha said on October 20, 2018
Paul, it turned out splendid! Photo #3 is stunning. Well done.
Did you airbrushed the exhaust stains or did you used other mediums?
paul teixeira said on October 20, 2018
This time around I went with airbrushing the exhaust with several variations of black, and dark earth. Thinned a lot, very little paint and built up slowly. Same with gun soot.
Jeff Bailey said on October 20, 2018
Paul, it looks fantastic! I'm not at all surprised that your client like the photos and he will be amazed and VERY pleased when he sees it in person. You are a true artist. Your weathering is absolutely outstanding!
Bravo!
Robert Royes said on October 21, 2018
Terrific build!
Terry Schuler said on October 21, 2018
Paul, This is one well worn looking Hellcat. The weathering and worn paint areas turned out really nice. I also really like the scheme. Overall, well done !
Tom Bebout said on October 21, 2018
Ridden hard and put away wet, that's one war weary Cat. Looks good Paul.
James B Robinson said on October 21, 2018
Wonderful job Paul. This looks great!
Matthew Fletcher said on October 22, 2018
Damn good! I really admire when naval weathering is done well as it is here. Great work, you can be very proud of yourself!