Trumpeter 1.32 F6F-5N Hellcat night fighter

[Vaughan]

Hi All, it's been a while since I last built a model in fact the last one was the Me262 which I completed last August. There are no excuses this time as I'm confined to barracks for the next 12 weeks even Gill is not allowed out otherwise it will compromise me. I'm on immunosuppressant therapy for a back condition so I come under the umbrella of shielding. Any signs or symptoms and I have to go straight to hospital which isn't a good prospect. So no stepping out the front door, food is being delivered. I can't have any contact with family members so the only way I can see them is via WhatsApp :sad: Anyway on with the build this looks to be a good build. Trumpeter have predictably provided a clear engine cowling so will have to be sprayed inside and out with primmer. I've started on the engine which is a model in its self. Shame that it's buried deep in the cowling little will be seen.

[Steven000]

Nice project Vaughan,
I'll be following your build. These are weird times indeed, keep it safe :thumb2:

[yak face]

Great choice Vaughan , and a bargain too! I’ve never really got the clear cowling / fuselage thing , they aren’t really that clear and can look very odd . If a maker is keen to show the inner detail they’ve provided wouldn’t it be better to have optional open access panels ?They could provide two cowlings , one with open panels and one fully closed. I wonder how many people actually use the clear bits unpainted ? Anyway looking forward to the build , stay safe mate , in the shed ( with the flammable , irritant , chemical laden modelling products !:smiling5::smiling5. Cheers tony

[Guest]

I’ll be watching this one too.

I have no doubt this will keep you entertained for the foreseeable future, particularly if you spend time making and painting all the hidden bits!

[scottie3158]

Count me in.

[Vaughan]

Totally agree Tony, yes and it was a bargain considering it's my local Toymaster in Norwich. Still plodding on with the engine there's a lot of parts, shame it won't be seen.

[Vaughan]

Some progress but this was required :tears-of-joy:

[yak face]

Wow that’s a fancy looking brush cleaning jar Vaughan

[flyjoe180]

Many modellers are now being justified in acquiring kit stashes. None of us will be bored during our lock downs Looks to be a nice kit Vaughan.

[Vaughan]

Wow that’s a fancy looking brush cleaning jar Vaughan

I can tell you it was needed

Many modellers are now being justified in acquiring kit stashes. None of us will be bored during our lock downs :smiling3: Looks to be a nice kit Vaughan.

Joe you look suitably dressed, I might need to borrow in the near future when I'm released

[Vaughan]

Small amount of progress engine is complete I've added the ignition wiring for the front row of cylinders. I've almost completed the cockpit weathering yet to be finished.

[Steven000]

That's some very nice progress Vaughan!
Nice work :thumb2:
Steven

[stona]

I just found this thread, most fortuitously, as the 'American' project I had in mind as a near future build is the 'standard' version of this very aircraft from this very kit!

I'll definitely be watching and cheering you on from the side lines, as you going first will definitely high light any potential pit falls or bear traps for me.

Looks very nice so far.

Cheers

Steve

[colin m]

A nice well used pit there Vaughan. Looks good.

[dave]

Looking very nice