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Old 02-02-2009, 02:43 PM
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#6 - OTDAEABT 2 Maly Modelarz F6F Hellcat

Well, I can't pass up another one of these, just have to throw my hat in the ring. Have purchaced the f6f3 Hellcat, its really an old one, though!
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Old 02-02-2009, 03:45 PM
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Oh, you brave, brave man. Not only is this one of Bohdan Wasiak's designs, the colors are horrible. They look more like tea stains. Having said that, I'm really glad you're doing it! This is one of the kits I pull off the stack every so often and almost decide to build. Maybe seeing your build will get me off my seat and build it!
Good luck and take plenty of pictures, please!
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PS. The good news is that (if I'm remembering correctly) this one has a cockpit interior so at least you can do a clear canopy!

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Old 02-02-2009, 04:37 PM
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Thanks Chris, the line between bravery and foolishness is not always clear, however I can't really comment on the model until I can see it:D
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Old 02-03-2009, 03:29 AM
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f6f hellcat

Birder,
built it ,the old royal navy version that is,and apart from the pain its not to bad and goes together well .
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:15 AM
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Thank you, it is encouraging to know it will go together ok I'm very curious about the kit and it's printing, but have to wait for the mail...
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Old 02-09-2009, 12:50 PM
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Today made a special trip to the PO for a package, turns out the stiff cardboard packaging was used to protect this precious antique. It looks older by far than the stated date, remindes me of a Rigby model the manner in which it is drawn, and the paper is faded and fragile. Perhaps it has been stored outdoors, you know or gone through the wash in someone's pocket. It's like an old dollar found outdoors in the spring when the snow melts. I'm going over my options now in my head....
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Old 02-09-2009, 01:07 PM
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Glen,
Look at this as a blessing - model came heavily weathered from prolonged exposure to the sun, wind and salt water :D
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Old 02-09-2009, 01:15 PM
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Sure, Mike! I think no option of using original paper for me with this particular specimen. What exactly I need to do I'm not sure, lots of interesting options, hand recoloring might keep some feel of originality, was considering watercoloring the parts and then copying onto regular paper. That might look cool. Or I could heavily seal the original paper, but there are waterspots on it, just can't really build it the way it is.
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Actually, Glen, your copy looks less faded than mine! Scan and print, scan and print!
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Old 02-09-2009, 01:18 PM
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build as is, Chris' Rolls and my racecars are older, and we are using original kit work
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