jssel's F6F Hellcat.***Finished***

Post by **splash** » February 7th, 2015, 7:43 pm

That's coming along nice.

Regards Splash

Ian · Post by **Ian** » February 7th, 2015, 8:15 pm

Fantastic progress, Jeff. I built an Academy 'cat some years ago and remember it because I didn't have to use one spot of filler anywhere.
You're shaping up to have this done in the next half hour or so!

Post by **jssel** » February 7th, 2015, 8:22 pm

A late Blitzbau lunch.

A Dog..........................................

and Suds.........................................

Time check and state of play.

Watching the Future dry.

No intro needed here.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » February 7th, 2015, 8:25 pm

What's with all this old music? I don't recognise any of them, what with being so young and all....
The 'cat is looking very nice, Jeff.
I can't say the same about that dog though. Looks a bit anaemic to me.

iggie · Post by **iggie** » February 7th, 2015, 9:19 pm

Fab progress!

What on earth is that green 'substance'?

Clashcityrocker · Post by **Clashcityrocker** » February 7th, 2015, 9:27 pm

Looks very nice, and is that dog on a bed of onions?

Nigel

Post by **jssel** » February 7th, 2015, 9:38 pm

The green stuff is Squadron Putty. No. Pickle relish.

Ok, the decaling is getting there but tougher than the Corsair. Nice thin strong decals that will not conform easily to the curve of the cowling. Future is working however but needs a bit of assistance. If you have never worked with Academy decals before expect them to stick were they land. Be careful to get good alignment right off. They don't move much.

Old music yes, but it is "real" music IMHO.

Like this one.

fredk · Post by **fredk** » February 7th, 2015, 10:01 pm

Thats is looking 1st class

Ian · Post by **Ian** » February 7th, 2015, 10:14 pm

She is looking really nice!

Post by **splash** » February 7th, 2015, 10:25 pm

That three tone colours really suit it.

Regards Splash

Post by **jssel** » February 7th, 2015, 10:47 pm

Had this one ready for posting and I had been logged out. At any rate, the antenna is on, bombs ready for mounting, glass had been masked and painted earlier, about ready to wrap things up.

This is when all H$%#@ can break loose.

Post by **splash** » February 7th, 2015, 11:39 pm

Post by **jssel** » February 8th, 2015, 12:07 am

Thank you Splash.

Well, at the 12 hour mark I am calling this one done.

It turns out that it was more of a challenge than the Corsair but nothing that really stopped the progress. Glamour shots tomorrow.
Family time now.

I do see the Academy P-40E as a possible Blitz yet this month.

I leave you with another "newer Hollies" hit that I have always liked.

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » February 8th, 2015, 12:11 am

Excellent build. BRAVO!

Post by **PaulBradley** » February 8th, 2015, 12:43 am

Well done, Jeff - looks great! 12 hours.........

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