[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Armour Addict

Yeah, bring it on!

I recently came across these:

B11B567 Hellcat USN "Kangaroos"


B11B311 F6F-3 Hellcat U.S. Navy VF-27 Lt. James 'Red' Shirely

Now I am pretty anxious to get hold of them. Well, should be another week or so.

AA

Here she is, basking in the English-Winter Sun, Feb' '08

(brand new & not even out of the box yet !!!!!!!!!)

Gorgeous piece of BRAND-NEW Die-cast for just £ 15

Now That's what I call "a Result" !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ara1]

Hi guys talkin' Hellcats ^^^^

First, AA and Hornchurch, GREAT F6F grabs there, love the Kangaroos one (White 10) especially! Lucky guys to have that version!

The models I am hoping to present here will be versions never before presented in 1/48 diecast (to the best of my knowledge). Yes both are repaints, but they will be much more than repaints, at least one will be converted to a F6F-5 and I may go as far as a 5N.

I am researching machines and markings galore. I am looking into a very short period in USN history, Feb-May 1945, and am trying to find photographic evidence of what I believe existed but have yet to find proof of. I will not model if I don't have a photo, at least regarding an air group G style markings, if not actual machine numbers. If this sounds confusing I'm trying to keep it close to the vest until I have finished product to show you-- again, my window for both Hellcats being completed is about 30 days from now.

Elmer, I have to tip my cap to you for getting me back into iconic WWII fighting planes. I want production aircraft that fired heavy guns and stood proud in their moment. I want steak dammit even if I have to raise the cow and carve it myself.

Get ready for some new fighting planes in 1/48 boys-- I promise you'll never have seen them before.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Here she is, basking in the English-Winter Sun, Feb' '08

(brand new & not even out of the box yet !!!!!!!!!)

Gorgeous piece of BRAND-NEW Die-cast for just £ 15

Now That's what I call "a Result" !!!!!!!!!!!!

Great catch on the Hellcat!

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Ara1

If an office visitor comments on the planes I make it a point to put one in their hands, I want them to feel the weight and enjoy what the model has to offer-- the planes are quite durable if you know where to handle to them. For the Lightning it is easy. One thing I do insist for any handlers of the P-38 is to have the person place the model back on the shelf him or herself. The way it feels when the three rubber wheels take the weight off your hands is truly a "wow!" moment--- owners of Lightnings know exactly what I mean. I want visitors to experience that impressive sensation.

The other day, a neighbor of mine and his son came over. The neighbor father saw California Cutie and picked it up with his big mits. His first comment was... well, you can guess... "WOW! This is heavy!" He then snapped off the upper elevator mass balance and didn't even know it. His son, looking mortified said, "uh... dad... I... uh... think you broke it." It was kind of funny actually. Fortunately, I spotted the small broken piece and watched it like a hawk so I wouldn't lose it in the carpet. No biggie, I can glue it back.

So Ara, I hope your office colleagues have more delicate hands and fingers than my clumsy neighbor. Needless to say, I landed it for him so he didn't get the awesome experience of the rubber hitting the runway.

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Armour Addict

Yeah, bring it on!

I recently came across these:

B11B567 Hellcat USN "Kangaroos"


B11B311 F6F-3 Hellcat U.S. Navy VF-27 Lt. James 'Red' Shirely

Now I am pretty anxious to get hold of them. Well, should be another week or so.

AA

AA... please post pics. I would like to hear your's and HC's thoughts on these... also, are the mouth and eys pad printed?

[Ara1]

Originally Posted by Elmer

The other day, a neighbor of mine and his son came over. The neighbor father saw California Cutie and picked it up with his big mits. His first comment was... well, you can guess... "WOW! This is heavy!" He then snapped off the upper elevator mass balance and didn't even know it. His son, looking mortified said, "uh... dad... I... uh... think you broke it." It was kind of funny actually. Fortunately, I spotted the small broken piece and watched it like a hawk so I wouldn't lose it in the carpet. No biggie, I can glue it back.

So Ara, I hope your office colleagues have more delicate hands and fingers than my clumsy neighbor. Needless to say, I landed it for him so he didn't get the awesome experience of the rubber hitting the runway.

Thanks for sharing Elmer, sorry to hear about the mass balance. Yep, it can be glued...

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Elmer

Outstanding. I need a Hellcat too... so I look forward to your recommendation.

Originally Posted by Ara1

First, AA and Hornchurch,
GREAT F6F grabs there, love the Kangaroos one (White 10) especially!

Lucky guys to have that version !

Originally Posted by Elmer

AA... please post pics. I would like to hear your's and HC's thoughts on these...
also, are the mouth and eys pad printed?

To Quote Eric Idle/Neil Innes..."The Rutles"..."am I in Luv (ah, ah) I must be in Luv" (circa '77, WEA Records)



Oh, more pix to come !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

To Quote Eric Idle/Neil Innes..."The Rutles"..."am I in Luv (ah, ah) I must be in Luv" (circa '77, WEA Records)



Oh, more pix to come !!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy!

These are nice! I a very glad I snagged them.

P.S. I also have the B11B461 HELLCAT MK. I U.K. ROYAL AIR FORCE FAA 800 SQN. which is great, too!

[Ara1]

Hornchurch,

Thanks for showing the pics! Hey, how did you get the prop a turnin'? Did yours come with an engine? (Like Pappy's all seem to do? ).

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Ara1

Hornchurch,

Thnaks for showing the pics! Hey, how did you get the prop a turnin'? Did yours come with an engine? (Like Pappy's all seem to do? ).

Hi Ara; I took these (various) shots this morning.... (JUST 15/20 mins before it started raining !!!!!!!!).

It's been VERY blustery here & my M/cycle cover keeps comin' adrift......!

So, basically it's High-Winds whipping in off the North-Sea

(don't I just wish my F.6-F had it's own R.2800 )


I Don't have a speed-dial on my "point & snap", so it's just "pot-luck" as & when....

I'll put some more shot's out, cause Elmer' might just chime in on the next-page later tonight & miss the originals

I'll check to see if I can find some ('erm) "Engine-Power" shots; LOL