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Old 05-18-2007, 11:39 PM   # 1 Quick Link (permalink)
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Assessment HM Vraciu F6F Hellcat

I went by Bigguns collectibles to day and had a look see. I saw the HM Vraciu Hellcat and had to have it. I also saw the new 1/72 "Last Skyhawk" and true as stated the blue is a little deeper than the photos suggest. I am not into later Skyhawks. but it looked good all the same. Man The Vraciu Hellcat is heavier than I thought it would be. Alot of metal in this model. All the parts fit together well canopy is snug and flush, landing gear is perfect. Color is right on with the Gearge Bush TBM. Has some exhaust smudges which are a nice additional detail and the ink wash is not over done. Cockpit has a control stick, seat with seat belts but it has one glaring major thing missing. NO INSTRUMENTATION?. All there is is a black dashboard. Hmmmm, scratching the head over this one. Phantomphans store looks fantastic and still some awesome planes for really cheap too bad my burget is so restricted at the moment. My rating of this model is a 9/10. It is painted very nicely, all parts fit well, box includes a pilot figure and a card with planes history and specs and Vraciu bio. I am very satisfied with my purchase and will just have to keep the closed canopy option on. It is really not that huge of a deal although all my other HM planes have instruments i hope it is just this way on my planes. I say BUY IT!
 

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Thanks for the insights Louie. I was thinking about this one and the French one.
 

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Does this model lack the rockets and bombs that came with the rest of the HM Hellcats?
 

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Yes and Yes.
 

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