1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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This is what I've been messing around with this weekend. I found it in a local gift shop at the Olympic Airfield here in Washington.

The previous owner had made extensive notes (including drawings) on how he had planned to scratch build the details. I decided it would be a waste to not use them. However, the orriginal mold was released in 1968 by Airfix before MPC reboxed it in 1982. It's not in the best of conditions and has sink marks and misaligning parts.

So far I've spent more time lining things up than scratch building anything, but I've made the radio rack, life raft stowage tube, and the MG shields. Already a big improvement. So one picture to show for the hours of work spent on this project.

[image]http://www.use.com/images/s_2/06cdd2baf1f75b04a07b.jpg[/image]

You can't even see the radio boxes lol. All that white blends together. But that's a start.

Edit:
I forgot to mention the scribing of the cowl flaps and scratch built exhaust tubes as well. :headslap:
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Re: 1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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You 1:72 scratch builders truly impress me...
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That blue plastic.......wow.
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Re: 1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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He he, thanks!

"Molded in color" sounds like memories to me lol!
I changed out the horri-bad kit prop for a spare Hobby Boss prop and now it's a -5 instead of a -3 lol.

I'm not going to go whole hog on this one because its has sink holes and other bad issues that will take more effort than it's worth, but I'm going to dress it up nicely for you all. ;)

It will look real nice next to my Corsair and Hellcat! Fun, fun! Lol
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Re: 1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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just a small update to show you guys how the Hobby Boss prop looks on the engine.

[image]http://www.use.com/images/s_2/3264c801d85b14de937a.jpg[/image]

Sorry I don't have more, but things are not so great right now. Wife, surgery, been up since 4am. Its going to be a long day.
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Re: 1/72 MPC Curtis's Helldiver (1968 Airfix) WIP

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Sorry to hear about the wife. I know you will take good care of her. Oh, nice start on the model.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Thanks, Lyle.
...and thanks. I needed a positive boost. :)
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Hang in there Mike. Family comes first! The model will be there ready when you are.

And yes, that prop looks real good on the engine.
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Well today went well. I just moved into my parents house with only the clothes on my back. Yay!

Best day ever.

Guess that insanity stuff is more relevant than I thought. So... not sure when I'll get my stuff back.
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Sounds like a rough one indeed. Hang in there.
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."

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