SPA Modeler

I started on the 1/72 Helldiver. Not much to show except the unboxing and trying to figure out what I have.
The resin cockpit is a bit of a head scratcher but I'll bet I can figure it out.




I started by drilling out the exhaust manifold.

needs portholes! Neat kit.

LyleW wrote:needs portholes! Neat kit.

I will be starting a Walrus after this one. I believe it may have portholes.

Looking forward to this!

OK guys I started in earnest on the little Helldiver. The AM pit is nice although somewhat of a head scratcher. After reading the very limited instructions, I decided to throw those in the bin and fit everything together using the my spatial analysis superpowers.



I then painted the pit and wheel well interior green and added a brown wash. I assembled the upper and lower wings and after some trimming. I attached the two halves of the fuse.




It looks to be a quick build but I do need to pick up some of that Yellow/Orange the mid war planes used for the upper wing.

very nice. As for the cube, i just took it apart and reassembled in the correct positions. much easier for me.

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I’m loving this project. An old kit with some help to bring out its potential!

What an interesting subject to build, you don’t see these Helldivers that often!

LyleW wrote:very nice. As for the cube, i just took it apart and reassembled in the correct positions. much easier for me.

No, really. Popped it apart.