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

[Guest]

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 :thumb2:

[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.