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IAN JACKSON
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Hellcat II

October 3, 2023 · in Aviation · · 14 · 356

Built this at the same time as the Hurricane I posted here a few weeks ago but only got around to finishing it this morning. Fairly straightforward build, could have done without the separate fin-tip antenna post which was instantly gobbled-up by the carpet monster but that may have been down to 'user error'. Paint is all Tamiya acrylics, as usual mixed by eye. Not too much else to say, very relaxing and rejuvenating project, now ready for something more challenging.

Please feel free to comment, question or criticise. Cheers from NZ.

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14 responses

  1. Excellent result, Ian @ij001
    Very nice scheme and great paintwork.

  2. Very neatly finished, Ian, interested to see what’s “more challenging”.

  3. Nice result with this Ian.

    I sure wish Eduard would fix that funky prop. The "fly in the salad" of a really nice project.

  4. Great work, Ian. The SEAC bands add a lot of interest to the overall GSB scheme.

  5. Very nice build of an interesting machine.
    Most interesting scheme.
    Very good job.

  6. Great looking build.

  7. Well done, Ian. Like the scheme.

  8. Thanks everyone, as ever really appreciate the kind words. Next up...

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  9. Sharp looking RN Hellcat!

  10. Fantastic Hellcat, Ian!

  11. Nice! Love that scheme.

  12. Looks great! Love those markings - I may have to replicate in my scale!

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