CrankyCrafstman Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 Here is a little update, just some pictures of the engine area temporarily assembled for photos, not completely painted need to add a lot of detail and weathering. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Looks great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Here are a couple more pictures. the head rest plate has been modified to a F6F-3 style. The rivets on the side were added with a toothpick (cocktail stick) and Perfect Plastic Putty mixed with some superglue, then just dabed on. These are the reinforcements for the -3 version. Plastic angle and rod. You will be able to see these through the side windows that I still have to add. have to add the water tank and oxygen bottle. Still have to prime and paint. This will be done in Grumman interior grey. Thats all for know have to get back to modeling. Ron G 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 JHC!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Well Dale, guess you found it....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 19 hours ago, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: JHC!!!!! I KNOW who that is........................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Just some pictures to show how good the fit is on all the cowl panels and wing to fuselage. It does fit together really nice, and will be much better once finally glued in place. I found these on Ebay. They look really good and are better then the kit parts. We will see when they get here from the Ukraine. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 The fit is nice but really tight in places just sayin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hey all Ok, well there's no turning back now. I've cut out the rear windows behind the pilots head. Now I need to get some clear plastic card, probably around 0.04" thick to make the windows glass. It took me about four to five minutes starring at it before I could get up the gumption to start cutting. I think they came out nice. Here's some pics. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 26, 2019 Administrators Share Posted August 26, 2019 Truly brilliant work so far. Looking great, Ron. Just amazing! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Very nice work, regarding glazing the windows, I usally work with discarded CD-covers. That works fine and can be polished back to full clarity. Cees 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Brave man well done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Will be adding these from Alistair at Aerocraft. These are going to be made out of brass, there shown primed. these will be cast in grey resin. Not sure which ones I'll be using, probably will get all three. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Fantastic work, the cut outs look just fine. Ryan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Ok the windows are in. I need to wait for the glue to dry, then its clean up time. Took a ding out of the fuselage so a little putty to fix. Need to add some pipe work to these area. Vent tubes for the water injection tank system. They will be visible thru the windows on both sides, also from the lower hatch. Thats it for now. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hey all A little update, the wheels & tires from ResKit came in the mail. It took awhile had to come all the way from the Ukraine. The tires look fantastic, but I wish they had the diamond tread pattern. They have B.F. Goodrich Silvertown on the side walls along with the tire size 32 x8.8 type VII also there is some smaller print by the rim area, but it's to small to read.There is no flat spot so you have to sand one in. The wheels come in two pieces a front and a rear. The rear has a VERY small part that you have to add, I'm not sure what it is, but I already lost one pair to the carpet monster. The wheels are really nice and have all the detail of the real thing. Here are some pictures that show the difference between the resin ones and the kit ones. Here are a few more pics. Two sets for two kits. Front Rear Side view These are the VERY tiny hose parts that are very delicate! Rear wheel, its so so, not sure if its better than the kit one. Well that's all for know. Ron G 23031.pdf 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Are those tires modern tires? I don’t think they had silvertowns in ww2. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Oops, I guess I stand corrected... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Boogaloo Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Following Aerocraft's self imposed delay to get the castings right I'm very pleased to say the aforementioned undercarriage set is now out; they are particularly nice and were worth waiting for. Damn fine work, Mr M! And while the resin main doors are a very nice bonus, the main legs (and rear) really are things of beauty - and so strong! Can't see these chaps ever bending! Highly recommended!! Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Yep, mine are in the mail as we speak. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Well guess what showed up today in the mail. That's right the two sets of landing gear, doors and tires from Alistair at Aerocraft. These are real works of art the doors are very thin, so be careful, they are very delicate I broke a piece off of one, but recovered it and it is now fixed. The landing gear legs have the brake line cast on, but they are real done well. Well here are some pictures. view showing scissor links here is one complete set. This is the diamond tread pattern that will be used on this (F6F-3) build. I have another set for my F6F-5 FAA bird with the straight tread pattern. view showing brake line, see how it's attached to the lower part of the leg (on the left). You need to detach it (I used a fine saw) then when you assemble the leg to the wheel you can bend it and glue it to the wheel. closer view showing brake line detail running up the leg. closer view showing scissor link and attachment plug. one of the landing gear extention and retraction supports. another view of the support. rear axle for rear wheel this will need to be trimed after installation. rear landing gear showing holes for the axle. another view of the rear landing gear. view showing landing gear temporarily attached to the wing center section. Also you can see the support part and how it attaches. another view of the landing gear on the wing center section. diamond tread pattern tires for the F6F-3. Straight tread pattern tires for the F6F-5 FAA. this view shows Alistairs tire with ResKits wheel. rear view, see the descolored nut on the lower right, thats were the brake line from the landing gear attaches, so you have to be carful when you glue the wheel to the tire to make sure you get the flat on the tire in the correct position. So what do think, I think they are fantastic and will really add to the authenticity of the finished model. So what are you waiting for go order a set, I highly recommend them. Ron G 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hey guys I almost forgot to let you guys know that Piotr at Master Model's has two new sets for the 1/24 Hellcat. An early set for the F6F-3 Hellcat, barrels with cooling holes unshrouded set# am-24-018 and set# am-24-019 shrouded barrels for the F6F-5. They don't show on his site yet but they should be available in a week or so. So keep a look out and get a set they will make a big difference to the look of your model. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Hi there - do you think you'd be able to fit the Gaspatch guns with the wings closed? I just started preparing the kit guns and they looked awful so ordered the Gaspatch ones after seeing this thread. I'd like to continue closing up the wings though and I'm not sure I'll be able to if I can't get the guns in! Thanks, Grant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 8:35 AM, Grant H said: Hi there - do you think you'd be able to fit the Gaspatch guns with the wings closed? I just started preparing the kit guns and they looked awful so ordered the Gaspatch ones after seeing this thread. I'd like to continue closing up the wings though and I'm not sure I'll be able to if I can't get the guns in! Thanks, Grant If you are going to close up the wings, (as in gun covers on) why worry about the guns they won't be seen. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Boogaloo Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi Ron, Maybe he means once he's joined the upper and lower half of the wings together, is it still possible to fit the gaspatch guns (they ARE the most amazingly detailed guns!!!) into the structure? Probably, but why make things harder Grant?! Ron, as you are doing your 'Cat as an F-3 I wondered if you might be interested in the masks for Alex Vraciu's aircraft available from The Crafting Well on eBay right now: unfortunately they don't include the kill markings etc by the cockpit, all these details are too small for masks but I did find some 1\24 axis kill marking decals on the same auction site, so just the bull's head and Felix the Cat squadron mascot badge to find/sort. I'm planning to do my model as the a\c flown by The Fighter Collection out of Duxford for many years - a cunning plan, as it flew with the F6F-5 canopy, so I don't need to make that! Hope that's of interest to you, really enjoying your build and the engine posts are a big help, too! Btw, what size spark plugs\ boots would you recommend? I'm thinking 1\24 auto ones are going to be a bit small for an aircraft engine, I wondered maybe 1\12 or 1\18? Be interested to know your thoughts. Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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