I have started new build of very well known kit from Eduard. I also improved cockpit with own set of detailed parts - you can say I can buy them, but it was fun to learn new stuff and I could do something extra not available on market.
Currently I designed also pedals, but they are not printed yet.

My intention is to re-work landing legs and wheels - I know they are available on market, but it looks to me OK to make them in 3D.
For next Hellcats I plan to design lowered landing flaps as nobody do them properly.

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Excellent entry and an amazing start, Martin @naviatik
Your current attention to detail indicates an awesome build.

Tom, when flaps are done, I will let you know for sure... Do have 3D printer or would you need printed parts?

Wow! The 3D printed opportunities are really amazing, my friend @naviatik!

@naviatik - I'd need printed parts

Hello guys, no big progress on model, but I spend time with designing flaps extended down in CAD...
After having that done, I have to redesign also wheel bay and legs and wheels... It is a lot of work, but I do not want to buy Eduards brassins - I have still at leats 3 models in stash and this all would cost me another 3 kits...
I am starting feeling quite confident in designing those things, so I hope in faster progress.

Anyway, flaps are almost done and I love them in this position on Hellcat, knowing that nobody sell them in such quality.
I will add some rivets and fabric cover look, but for test print I do not need it.

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Looking excellent, my friend @naviatik!

Looking awesome already, my friend @naviatik! I am sure you will get the bay section shape correct at the next print.