Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat

Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat 6 years 2 months ago #1

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Have had this kit in the stash for a wee while, so I thought the Pacific GB would be perfect chance to build it.
I've got 2 after market parts for it, the Techmod decals and the Eduard photo etch set that I bought from the Duxford airshow back in 2011.
I have never used photo etch before so hopefully this will go ok

I am aslo not a fan of the Navy Blue scheme as I feel its a bit bland. so I am gona go with the 3 tone scheme in the decal set.

I hope you enjoy this build

Mike

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Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat 6 years 2 months ago #2

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Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat 6 years 2 months ago #3

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Yay, another WW2 aviation entry. Cool. It won't be just me and DA!
I like the Hasegawa F6Fs, although for super-accuracy buffs the cowling is (apparently) incorrect. There a some corrected versions available I believe.
I reckon their cowling is adequate in shape but begs to have the flaps opened. Next one I do I shall take to it with razor saw & hobby knife.
The other thing you can't do with it OOB is have the canopy open I seem to remember.
Good choice of F6F-3 version from the Techmod decals though because its not a well known (and consequently overdone) one like "Little Joe"
On a carrier deck base ya reckon?
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Hey Wally. Yea I heard the cowling was apparently incorrect. It will do, looks pretty good to me.
The cowling flaps would indeed look nice open. But knowing my luck I will ruin it lol.
I am rather please with the decals, they should come out nicely to.
Would like to display it on a base, going to have to try find one online and order it in.

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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	I was wondering if anyone can help me. When using photo etch do people apply all the etch first and then paint, or do they do it in sections? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Hey Fritz,
It's best to "bend" the parts to how they will be on/in the aircraft before painting. Also pays to either lightly sand the bigger bits or wash again in laquer thinner (I've heard vinegar works just as well) which gives the primer or paint something to hold on to.

Painting before shaping usually ends up flaking the paint off. That said the paint goes on better when the PE has been primed beforehand. There are metal etch primers around apparently, but provided the surface is prepared beforehand (light sanding or wash) you should be fine with what ever you've got.

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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	Ok great thanks for the help. They seem to be bending ok so far. Finding the eduard instruction sheet a little confusing Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Yeah they can be a real headache on some sets!

It's tricky trying to figure out the best order to fold the pieces, with these folding tools you have to allow for the tools itself to not get in the way. When I get the real brain twisters I copy the part on paper and figure the order to fold it easiest. Saves A LOT of hassle than winging it. I don't know if eduard really put specific fold steps, just more where to fold, if that makes sense.

My four cents, now

Chuck some pics up!

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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	Hey Small up date. Have been trying my hand at PE and yeeeeeaaaaaa........... Getting a little frustrated with it but it's getting there. Some pics below of where I am at, at the moment. Hopefully I can spray the cockpit tonight. Will touch up the wires on the engine as well. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Wally Offline Platinum Boarder Wally Posts: 2372 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 360	The engine looks great as will the seat when painted. Good for you. I find PE detail sets just TOO FRUSTRATING. Seat belts alone are enough for me. I look forward to seeing more. Wally. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	Cheers Wally. Yea I am finding it very frustrating. Some things like the rudder pedals I decided to leave out I just couldn't get them to work. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	Cheers Tiger and Kiwi. So I have just done a bit more. Cockpit is painted and is ready for assembly. PE was a major challenge. Still have a lot to learn about that stuff. Started to get a bit annoyed with the seatbelts. Below is some pics on where I am up to. Cheers Mike Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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After seeing all the Airfix big Hellcat builds appearing on Facebook, I decided to pull this off the shelf of Doom and get it finished. I was going to do it the tri colour scheme, but ended up painting it in the glossy blue colour fs15042 instead, as it was much easier.

I was originally using some techmod decals I had purchased years ago, but they did not work at all. Ended up buying some microscale decals and so far, results have been very good.

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Full marks for getting this off the shelf and back on the workbench. I had no idea there was a Pacific GB but this was around the time I started frequenting the site, so that probably explains it.

So what was your problem with the Techmod decals? I'm asking because I've got a set for a Hawker Hurricane and forewarned etc.

Cheers,
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Terry wrote: Full marks for getting this off the shelf and back on the workbench. I had no idea there was a Pacific GB but this was around the time I started frequenting the site, so that probably explains it.

So what was your problem with the Techmod decals? I'm asking because I've got a set for a Hawker Hurricane and forewarned etc.

Cheers,
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Thanks Terry

My ones wouldn't react and conform using microsol. When I tried to cut them (after they had dried) through the panel line, they ended up shredding. This was using a brand new blade to. I also noticed some silvering as well.

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Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1465 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 240	Have applied most of the decals, just a few more to go. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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