discussion Lee Drennen’s 1963 Monogram 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat (Finished)

[Lee Drennen]

Well after a couple years I finally finished this one. I don’t think I will take this route again when building these old kits. It had its moments some enjoyable some not. Hope you enjoy the pics.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice one my friend........what's next on the list?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good clean finish Lee. Looks the part doesn’t it.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
As I said on the build thread this is a real silk purse from a sow's ear. I reckon you've done a great job.
Jim

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Although I'm FAR from a plane builder,I'd say that looks excellent mate
Andy

 

[Allen Dewire]

I'm with Mr. Smiff, Lee. Not a big wing thingy builder, but this has turned out really, really great. I love the outdoor pics too. As a kid, I always loved these Monogram 1/4 scale airplane kits. The best part was building them with all the working parts like folding wings, flaps. bomb bay doors and landing gear. I had to save my allowance for quite a while to buy one, but I couldn't afford the paints to finish it..............Ahhhh, those were the days my friend.................

Prost
Allen

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks my friend next is a 1/48 Spitfire I’m hoping this weekend it will be done.

Tim. Thanks for the nice complement not bragging but I have to agree she looks the part

Jim. Thanks again this this was a mess when I bought it but I’m happy with it now.

Mr. Smiff. Thanks for the complement glad you like it.

Allen. I’m glad you like it and thanks for the nice complement. I was looking last night at one of the Pocket Booklets that came with the Spitfire I’m building most of these were $1.50 in 1968 when I was born. I was thinking some kids had to save for weeks to get one of these. I like the moving parts too but can never get them to look right so I just glue them all together.

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work Lee

 

[yak face]

Great job lee , love the old monogram stuff , the cockpit has really brought it up to date , cheers tony

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ian. Thanks for the complement I’m glad you liked it.

Tony. Thanks for stopping by and the complement. Upgrading these old kits does help in some cases. Glad you like it.

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
A cracking result mate.

 

[Guest]

The committee were suitability impressive Lee and have awarded you the .
Very nice build Lee congratulations.

 

[Lee Drennen]

The committee were suitability impressive Lee and have awarded you the .
Very nice build Lee congratulations.

Thanks very much John! Please thank the Committee for the Awesome Award. I’m glad you post a pic of the head of the Committee now I know why it’s so hard to receive this Award.

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much John! Please thank the Committee for the Awesome Award. I’m glad you post a pic of the head of the Committee now I know why it’s so hard to receive this Award.

Your welcome Lee .

 

[Mickc1440]

Great work Lee, lovely clean finish

 

[Si Benson]

Top job Lee :smiling4:

 

[boatman]

VERY nice build Lee she looks ready to start up an begin taxying to the runway or on the carrier deck
chrisb

 

[JayCee]

A great finish, Lee.
John.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Mick. Thanks for stopping by and the complement glad you like it

Si. I’m glad you stopped by and thanks for the complement

Chris. Thanks for the complement I was thinking of making a Carrier Aircraft deck some how maybe some day. Glad you dropped in.

John. Glad to see you again and thanks for the complement

 

[colin m]

You've done a great job on that 1963 kit. Many others would have steered clear of such a vintage.