discussion Hobby Boss 1/48 Hellcat Fleet Air Arm

[Guest]

Here is my recent build


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Cockpit installed


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I decided with this kit to mask and paint the invasion stripes as i think they look better i normally start painting them before i add the cammo


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All major airframe parts all painted in base colours now ready for post shadding


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A coat of Future added and decals done and a pin was done


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Canopy masked and starting on painting under carridge prop and bombs etc


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All matt clear coat applied and ready for wings to be added

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[Guest]

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Final pictures a very nice kit indead a joy to make and looks stunning


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Just waiting on a hobby master carrier deck base to arrive in post to finish her off


Thanks for taking time to read hope u all enjoy looking at the build as much as i enjoyed building it

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[papa 695]

That is just fantastic Jeremy some great painting and weathering love it


I would have given a great build doodab but there isn't one

 

[Guest]

Love the paintwork extremely well executed next time how about a build review so I can learn from you


All the best Roger

 

[monica]

fantastic build Jeremy,very well done with the paint work,like the camo ,very well done,

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely looking Hellcat Jeremy. The weathering is sublime.