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Ratch · Posted: Sun 15 Feb 2009 15:21 pm Post subject:

I have this boxing

But I don't think I'll use that one, but this one

which is from the VJ-Day set

These are the decals from the set

for an overall Sea Blue Gloss, 800 Sqn FAA Think

But I have a few more references

from Model Aircraft Monthly, August 2005 - a few options

and a quick sort through the Spare Decal File reveals...

I quite like the look of Hellcat PR Mk II, JV222 of No 888 Sqn, HMS Empress, circa February 1945, northern Sumatra and southern Malaya.
Converted for the photo reconnaissance role, JV222 was one of several 888 NAS Hellcats to be repainted in an overall 'PR Blue' scheme created by mixing roundel Blue and white. The original ETO markings have been modified into SEA blue and white style and fin markings also modified to suit

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Interesting choice. Looking forward...

Ratch · Posted: Sat 21 Feb 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

I've had to revise my plans

The PR Hellcat is the wrong variant and I don't possess the correct markings for the others in the article do it'll have to be OOB

The good news is that painting is underway

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TopGun · Posted: Sat 21 Feb 2009 12:47 pm Post subject:

Nice start
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TimJ · Posted: Sat 21 Feb 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

The pilot looks like he's wearing a flying helmet and thermal undies.

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

Like the Dauntless, this one has been racing along

I painted everything on the sprues

and then started putting things together

paint touch-ups as I go along

I'm glad I opted for folded wings, as I'm not impressed by their fit

decals applied, no Klear, straight on the gloss paint

the starboard horizontal tail didn't fit into it's slot

Rather than open the slot I opted to remove one of the tabs, which made it none too secure

the canopy frame is brush painted

and painted nose

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Bob(K) · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 15:43 pm Post subject:

Thats pretty rapid progress there Ratch, coming along well. What colour did you use for the dark blue?

Bob(K)

Ratch · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 16:58 pm Post subject:

I'm using a very old tinlet of HB: 9 Sea Blue Gloss from the Authentic Colour range

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Bob(K) · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 17:32 pm Post subject:

299_paul · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 18:34 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hijack your thread Ratch but would that colour be the same as Humbrol's discontinued Hu181 Sea Blue which is available as Xtracolour X121 Gloss sea blue?
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Ratch · Posted: Mon 23 Feb 2009 19:18 pm Post subject:

Yes it is

FS35042 or Testors/MM 1717/1718

Not sure whether to weather it or leave it all shiney Juggling

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 08:38 am Post subject:

Got her finished last night

pix to follow

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feanor · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 09:25 am Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

Well done. looks like you're the first to officially finish...
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

Yea, what happened to George

I wasn't racing, honest Guv, it just went that quick Angel

Anyway, enough waffle, here's the piccies

F6F-5, of 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm embarked in H.M.S. Emperor in February 1945.
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TopGun · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

Very nice
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digitaljunior · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 11:29 am Post subject:

Nice Build Clapping

Nice Plane.
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 15:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks chaps

Just practice Michael

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Roger 410 · Posted: Tue 24 Feb 2009 16:26 pm Post subject:

Very good build Ratch.
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