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This is 1/48 Grumman Hellcat finished in the
markings of 808th squadron of
Fleet Air Arm with HMS
“Khedive” during May 1945 .
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The kit is not too young,but can easily be
accepted as it is, except for the critic shape problem on the cowling. I have
replaced the kit part with the Obscureco F6F3 / 5 corrected cowling .
I Hope we all agreed that
it’s more accurate now.
The cockpit painted to Gunze interior green.
I've replaced
the seat with the Ultracast
#48030 and added some parts from Eduard cockpit detail set.
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The painting was done with Tamiya and Gunze
Sangyo acrylics. Underside is painted with sky (duck egg green) from Gunze
Sangyo
On the upper surfaces I've used Gunze Dark
sea grey and Tamiya XF73 to
simulate the slate grey.
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For the code number and letters I 've used
Aeromaster #48399 decal sheet set.'ve used
Aeromaster #48399 decal sheet set.
Weathering was done with artist s oil paint
as usual.
Though the clear parts are nice, I decided
to finish her as an open canopy Hellcat.
So, I replaced the sliding part
with the Squadron vacuform canopy.
So, I replaced the sliding part
with the Squadron vacuform canopy.
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After the exhaust smoke stains application, It’s finished by airbrushing an acceptable amount of Gunze matt coat.
Tolga
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