Karls 1/48 Eduard Hellcat (Late)

[KarlW]

I was originally going to do a Tamiya Corsair, but having just built a different version have decided they fall together too quickly so have instead opted for this slightly meatier kit.

Not the highest parts count but still more than I would of had with the Corsair.






One of the clear parts has broken away, if it's damaged it will force my hand to whether the cockpit is open or closed.

And of course being a ProfiPack there's some extra goodies, resin main gear wheels, painted etch for the cockpit and regular etch for the engine loom and bomb/rocket fins.
(And course canopy masks to keep @The Smythe Meister happy.)



There are a few bits not on the sprues, these are actually the gun barrels, but fortunately the previous owner got a set of Master turned brass barrels.


Nice big geometric shapes on the decal sheet, I'll probably make my own masks to do these bits.


And being the big kid I am I'm going with some death and destruction.


All ready for next Monday, which is a holiday so should be off to a flying start. Except I'm away for work and shall be working on the Monday (Can't say no to the overtime.) So it'll the Friday before I can put cutters to plastic

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Karl. Looking forward to seeing this.

 

[adt70hk]

I was originally going to do a Tamiya Corsair, but having just built a different version have decided they fall together too quickly so have instead opted for this slightly meatier kit.
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Not the highest parts count but still more than I would of had with the Corsair.
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One of the clear parts has broken away, if it's damaged it will force my hand to whether the cockpit is open or closed.

And of course being a ProfiPack there's some extra goodies, resin main gear wheels, painted etch for the cockpit and regular etch for the engine loom and bomb/rocket fins.
(And course canopy masks to keep @The Smythe Meister happy.)
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There are a few bits not on the sprues, these are actually the gun barrels, but fortunately the previous owner got a set of Master turned brass barrels.
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Nice big geometric shapes on the decal sheet, I'll probably make my own masks to do these bits.
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And being the big kid I am I'm going with some death and destruction.
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All ready for next Monday, which is a holiday so should be off to a flying start. Except I'm away for work and shall be working on the Monday (Can't say no to the overtime.) So it'll the Friday before I can put cutters to plastic

Cool. Got a different version in the stash, so will follow with interest!

 

[Geoffers]

“Death n` Destruction” love it

Looking forward to watching your build Karl.

Geoff.

 

[KarlW]

Thought I was going to get home last night, client on this job adjusted the spec so it got finished yesterday instead of running on until next Thursday.
Informed our planning team on Friday and they found a job handy to the hotel, starting tomorrow morning. So no work today, not worth driving home, stuck in a hotel on a BH monday, local model shops closed, closest show is model rail and 100 miles away.......
At least they'll put the snooker on in the bar here but cheapest pint is €6...........

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I was originally going to do a Tamiya Corsair, but having just built a different version have decided they fall together too quickly so have instead opted for this slightly meatier kit.
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Not the highest parts count but still more than I would of had with the Corsair.
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One of the clear parts has broken away, if it's damaged it will force my hand to whether the cockpit is open or closed.

And of course being a ProfiPack there's some extra goodies, resin main gear wheels, painted etch for the cockpit and regular etch for the engine loom and bomb/rocket fins.
(And course canopy masks to keep @The Smythe Meister happy.)
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There are a few bits not on the sprues, these are actually the gun barrels, but fortunately the previous owner got a set of Master turned brass barrels.
View attachment 479946

Nice big geometric shapes on the decal sheet, I'll probably make my own masks to do these bits.
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And being the big kid I am I'm going with some death and destruction.
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All ready for next Monday, which is a holiday so should be off to a flying start. Except I'm away for work and shall be working on the Monday (Can't say no to the overtime.) So it'll the Friday before I can put cutters to plastic

Missed this earlier,
Looks cool,and a nice array of "extras" too.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice, looking like a good one……

 

[Jim R]

These Eduard ProfiPACK kits are usually pretty good and with the extras are good value too. That blue plastic is a bit bright!
Look forward to how this goes.

 

[KarlW]

These Eduard ProfiPACK kits are usually pretty good and with the extras are good value too. That blue plastic is a bit bright!
Look forward to how this goes.

I think the white balance was thrown off by the spilled blue paint.

 

[adt70hk]

I think the white balance was thrown off by the spilled blue paint.
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Oh dear.....

 

[KarlW]

Oh dear.....

How do you think I got my shed.........

 

[KarlW]

You're all putting me to shame......anyway long weekend to take advantage of and it looks like I'm working local for a week or two so I might catch up.

 

[KarlW]

Nothing like a bit of PE in the morning to wake you up and get you ready for the day..... Derrick Errol Evans MBE will be proud, though I don't think this is the PE he means.

Cockpit now all ready for the paint shop and then some smaller PE to do, but that'll all have to wait as my unpaid taxi work is starting soon......

 

[Geoffers]

That’s a tough test for your eyes on a Saturday morning

Mission accomplished though, looking good

Geoff.

 

[KarlW]

Another early PE session and trying a new approach with these Eduard layered cockpits.
Usually I use CA to glue them all together, avoiding the dial faces on the lowest layer, then come back and add glazing to the dials with Micro Kristal Klear.
Today I am painting the lowest layer in an even coat of Kristal to glue and create glazing in one step.
Don't know why I haven't tried it before.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Interesting, not to mention "nice"!
Hadn't thought of doing that before either, although I've not done that many of these yet.
I'm guessing there's a few additional controls to add to that column?

 

[KarlW]

Interesting, not to mention "nice"!
Hadn't thought of doing that before either, although I've not done that many of these yet.
I'm guessing there's a few additional controls to add to that column?

57 bits of etch in this cockpit.......12 for the harness alone.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work so far Karl.

 

[KarlW]

A quick fettle in-between visiting my mum while my dad is in hospital almost ready to zip her up, just a bit of weathering and the shoulder straps of the harness that it took a photo to make me realise I haven't added them yet......

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looks good Karl.