Eduard 1/48 F6F-3 Hellcat

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Eduard 1/48 F6F-3 Hellcat

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Got the Hellcat finished up I would like to build another but will definitely look for a older boxing, the molds are starting to show their age with this kit having a lot of flash. I also really liked the new Eduard decals and the ablity to pull the carrier film off after they have had time to properly set. The 117 and the Star and Bar was painted using a custom mask off my Portrait cutter.
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Video of painting the Hellcat
https://youtu.be/G7qLYNC3_PI

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Wow, that looks really nice. Another Floki Masterpiece!
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I agree with Lyle! Wow, that looks great man. :yikes: That cockpit is beautifully done as well! My-tee-fine work, mon!! :shoutout:
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Well done!
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Nice job Clint. Pretty interesting markings for a Hellcat - I like what looks like spray painted 004 on the cowl.
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Very sharp work! Nice to see a unique Squadron marking scheme. :shoutout:
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Absolutely beautiful!!! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:
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Stunning work Clint! Wow, you seem to raise the bar with every new model!
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Re: Eduard 1/48 F6F-3 Hellcat

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Thank you everyone!
keavdog wrote: Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:48 am Nice job Clint. Pretty interesting markings for a Hellcat - I like what looks like spray painted 004 on the cowl.
One of the reasons I chose this scheme along with the white spine and tail. From what I've read they would spray paint the numbers on at the factory, why this one still had the number visible I'm not sure
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Odin's sons... Attack!
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Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
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