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Here is my 1/72 Hasegawa F6F Hellcat. All hand painted, no airbrushing (Because I don't know how to use an airbrush)
This is one of my better models I have completed I feel. I'm not good at weathering yet, so I went for a fresh out of the factory look.
I was super happy with how the gloss turned out on this aircraft, like a mirror!
A unique American squadron Spitfire, i built this aircraft prior to the Hellcat, and it shows. 1/72 Airfix Spitfire hit, all hand painted (and I think a lot more noticeable). Finished with a semi-dullcoat of Testor's spray.
Potato quality photo, beautiful plane.
My current project, a P-51D Mustang, 1/48 Revell kit. Again, all hand painted, because airbrushes and me do not get along. This one has been more of a struggle, since it is an old Revell mold which requires a lot of fighting with to get wings/body halves to line up with each other.
I've always struggled with exhaust colours on piston planes, but i am liking the way this one is turning out so far, but weathering some oil/smoke burns onto the fuselage side is next, and I'm kind of dreading it.
On the positive side, landing gear is a lot easier to paint on a big 1/48 compared to the 1/72 I am used to building. You can see the rad/turbo scoop doesn't quit align with the fuselage, despite aggressive filing.
Much thanks to the friendly imgur model building community for your kind words! It's inspired me to get back into the hobby!
Extra thanks to @kurehell for his amazing F4U Corsair (seriously, go check out his album) and kind words!
HayuFatBudLPOTLF
awesome love this hobby, addicted..
SirDistic
These are really cool. Thank you for showing us.
freezingpilot
No problem, the Hellcat is one of my favourite WW2 planes. P-47, Typhoon, Hellcat, P-40, LA-5FN.
SirDistic
My personal favorite WWII plane has always been the Mustang, But the Hellcats are cool too. Great job.