1/87 Trident M18 Hellcat

[minitnkr]

My attempt at Tridents' resin/PE M18 Hellcat. No boxart or sprues to speak of. First pic just starting.

References.

Progress pic

I'm not using kit 50cal.

[minitnkr]

Progress pics. Distructions were atrocious as usual. Trying to cram the crew into the turret will be a challenge as there is little room after gun, ready rack, & seats. The flat PE is well done but the round stuff is still flat so will/have use less of it as the wire grabs attest.


Grillwork & fenders were well done but likely won't use all the fenders.

[Guest]

Getting crew in there will be fun in this scale … it’s already difficult in 1:35, never mind at under half the size

[minitnkr]

Moving right along....potential crew & CITB.

[Lee Drennen]

Not a bad job on that resin kit looks good

[Tworrs]

That scale is far too small for me, I can only wish you the very best. You must have very good eyesight Paul.

[minitnkr]

Decals added, now for the hard stuff like crew, MGs, headlight & siren guards.

[Waspie]

Moving right along....potential crew & CITB.
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Nice Paul but CITB?? I could guess but I 100% guarantee I'd be wrong!!!

[minitnkr]

CrapInTheBack refers to misc. items piled on the vehicle. Not applicable to aircraft.:smiling:

[minitnkr]

Getting closer. Paint touchup, weathering & commander next.

[The Smythe Meister]

Sorry Paul,I completely missed this until now!! I do like the Hellcats,and you're making a damned fine job of this one mate.... following the rest of the build closely from here on in :thumb2:.

[Jim R]

That is excellent Paul. A tiny resin kit - not easy.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Excellent work - that certainly looked a challenge but you've bested it.

[minitnkr]

I still hate resin. Calling this done as it will be part of a US WWII armor display.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very nice indeed!