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- Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
6 years 6 months ago #1
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat was created by Fritz
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
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
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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6 years 6 months ago #2
by Dads Army
"Rough as Guts Production's"
Replied by Dads Army on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Nice one 
"Rough as Guts Production's"
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6 years 6 months ago #3
by Andrew
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
Replied by Andrew on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Sweet
I've built and primed the 1/48 Hasegawa F6F-3 Hellcat, goes together pretty nice
Look forward to further updates
I've built and primed the 1/48 Hasegawa F6F-3 Hellcat, goes together pretty nice
Look forward to further updates
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
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6 years 5 months ago #8
by jimmy07
Replied by jimmy07 on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
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.
My two cents
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.
My two cents
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6 years 5 months ago #9
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Ok great thanks for the help. They seem to be bending ok so far. Finding the eduard instruction sheet a little confusing 
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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6 years 5 months ago #10
by jimmy07
Replied by jimmy07 on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
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!
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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6 years 5 months ago #11
by Andrew
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
Replied by Andrew on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
I normally glue all the PE on first, then paint afterwards. Its hard enough to get the PE to stick to plastic, let alone any paint getting in the way interfering with adhesion
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
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6 years 5 months ago #12
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
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.
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.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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6 years 5 months ago #16
by Tiger
Replied by Tiger on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Cool Fritz. Havn't done PE stuff myself----yet, I have some on my next project and feeling a little nervous
Great start, looking forward to watching.
Tiger
Great start, looking forward to watching.
Tiger
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6 years 5 months ago #17
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
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
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
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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4 months 5 days ago #21
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
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.
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.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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4 months 4 days ago #23
by Viperbuilder
On the bench:
Revell 1-72 Hunter FGA.9
Replied by Viperbuilder on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
On the bench:
Revell 1-72 Hunter FGA.9
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4 months 1 day ago #25
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Have applied most of the decals, just a few more to go.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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2 months 3 weeks ago - 2 months 3 weeks ago #26
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Fritz's Pacific GB - Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Onto the final leg to getting this completed.
I did a pin wash of light brown/black, but kinda wish I had just gone with straight black, as you can't really see it.
Exhaust staining was done using NATO black and Tamiya xf-20 grey. I think I'm happy with the stain, not entirely sure.
I was a bit annoyed when I took the canopy masks off, as I saw that some glue has frosted on the inside. Not much I can do, but it's a bit of a bummer
I did a pin wash of light brown/black, but kinda wish I had just gone with straight black, as you can't really see it.
Exhaust staining was done using NATO black and Tamiya xf-20 grey. I think I'm happy with the stain, not entirely sure.
I was a bit annoyed when I took the canopy masks off, as I saw that some glue has frosted on the inside. Not much I can do, but it's a bit of a bummer
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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