JohnB Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Finished with this one this afternoon. Nice little 1/48 kit of a -3 Hellcat that has very few cuss factors. At first I intended to build one with the later style national insignias but decided on this one as the red surrounds seem to really look good on the Hellcat. Painted with Tamiya Gloss White (undersides), Xtracolor Intermediate Blue, and Xtracolor Sea Blue. Decals all came from my decal stash. I hope you like it. Click on the 1st photo for best resolution ,etc. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That is awesome , John ! Your painting is flawless ! Jeff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 John Simply stellar - just a beautiful build. Fit and finish is flawless. 🏆 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, Jeff said: That is awesome , John ! Your painting is flawless ! Jeff Thank you Jeff!!! Very much appreciated! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 38 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Simply stellar - just a beautiful build. Fit and finish is flawless. 🏆 Thanks Peter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I like the exhaust stains, well done John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: I like the exhaust stains, well done John. Thank you. I like 'em too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Once again, a great finished project! Nicely done John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 That is a flawless paint John I do not know if you were trying or not but looks ever so worn/faded like it's been at service best a couple of months to the S.Pacific sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 13 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Once again, a great finished project! Nicely done John! Thank you Paul! Very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, KevinM said: That is a flawless paint John I do not know if you were trying or not but looks ever so worn/faded like it's been at service best a couple of months to the S.Pacific sun. Thanks Kevin! That was the effect I was trying for and I think it worked out well. I'm glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, JohnB said: That was the effect I was trying for and I think it worked out well. Well you tapped into that one correctly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 2 hours ago, KevinM said: Well you tapped into that one correctly Agreed Kevin, thanks! (I was trying to be very careful not to over do it. A lot of the weathering is a heavier than usual coating of Alclad Kleer Flat. (The thing about using that technique though is you don't quite know what you've got until it's had time to really dry. I've had it come out looking like the model was sitting in the desert after a sand storm! LOL Needless to say, that one had to be repainted, etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Hanna Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Nice work John.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 9 hours ago, Stuart Hanna said: Nice work John.👍 I'm glad you like it Stuart, thanks! Something about those very late war camo schemes I really like. A bit out of the "usual". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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