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Title: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Lee_K on Sat 09/15/12 04:08 PM

This is my Curt Bandle build project. The classic Otaki kit was upgraded with a Black Box cockpit, Squadron vacuform canopy, and True Details wheels. Markings are for James Flatley's -3 Hellcat as seen in a spectacular Kodachrome image taken aboard the USS Yorktown in August 1943. The airplane was filthy, which I replicated as best I could with washes, pastels, and subtle fading of the paint.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/leekol/Models/F6F-327.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/leekol/Models/F6F-305.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/leekol/Models/F6F-331.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/leekol/Models/F6F-302.jpg)

Lee K

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Ryan K on Sat 09/15/12 04:14 PM

Looks really nice.

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Anthony Leger on Sun 09/16/12 12:13 AM

very nice :)

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Ronnie Murray on Sun 09/16/12 09:41 AM

Good job on the Otaki Hellcat Lee. I think it's a very under-rated kit and one of the best Otaki kits. Looks like you did your usual quality work and I look forward to seeing it in person.

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: WMReece on Sun 09/16/12 01:28 PM

Outstanding Lee.

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Bill L2 on Sun 09/16/12 08:03 PM

Very nice model Lee. Great work

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Lee_K on Sun 09/16/12 08:04 PM

Thanks everyone, for the kind comments.

Lee K

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: Matt C on Thu 09/20/12 03:40 PM

Fantastic build!

Title: Re: Otaki 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat
Post by: ClydeM on Fri 09/21/12 04:52 PM

your usual outstanding build Lee......but wheres the hook?

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