Airfix 1\24 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat "Paper Doll"

[peterairfix]

Time for a proper look into this kit as I have taken my time to unbag everything and take some better pictures and some close up detail and with my choice of version.

 

[peterairfix]

I have just finished off page one and judging by how easy and how detailed it looks I am going to enjoy this kit plus I have added some weathering and a bit of wear.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good so far Pete. Well done. Andrew

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Nice start to what looks like a lovely kit.

 

[boatman]

Peter I thought you was doin the big typhoon ?
chris

 

[Steven000]

Wow that's a nice start Peter, I will enjoy following this build

 

[peterairfix]

Peter I thought you was doin the big typhoon ?
chris

I had almost forgotten about that one and as I had already done one I am in no hurry to finish it.

 

[peterairfix]

Seat and seatbelts added over the last couple of days and a small panel over the rudder pedals and weathered to suit so far no problems even the seatbelts came out better than expected.

 

[papa 695]

That’s looking great Peter

 

[tr1ckey66]

Nice work Peter. The big Airfix Hellcat looks a great kit with plenty of detail.
Looking forward to the progress.
Cheers
Paul

 

[peterairfix]

I have just managed to squeeze the cockpit into one side.
And added more behind the cockpit.

 

[stillp]

Stunning! One suggestion I think the lap belts could do with a bolt head where they attach to the seat.
Pete

 

[boatman]

Stunning! One suggestion I think the lap belts could do with a bolt head where they attach to the seat.
Pete

YEA I think you are right there pete as they look like they are just hangin there
chris

 

[peterairfix]

Stunning! One suggestion I think the lap belts could do with a bolt head where they attach to the seat.
Pete

Thanks for the suggestion I have just done a test fit of the two sides together but that area won't be seen.

 

[colin m]

This looks great peter. Nice work on the 'pit.

 

[yak face]

Looking good pete, very busy cockpit , cheers tony

 

[peterairfix]

Last pictures of the inside before sewing up and it's a bit of a squeeze to get it all in but I does need a bit of filler here and there.

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Peter, quite a big model too

 

[Jack L]

Love the (what I assume is) map table!

 

[papa 695]

That’s looking great Peter.