Grumman F6F-3 by ccoyle - FINISHED - GPM - 1:33

**ccoyle** · #1 07-12-2022, 06:14 AM

Hello, friends!

Today I'm sharing just a few photos of my just-completed Grumman F6F-3 from GPM. Before I built this, I didn't appreciate how large the Hellcat is -- the finished model doesn't fit on any of my shelves! Fortunately, my display space is not this model's final destination, as I have built it as a going-away gift for a friend. Building a GPM product was a new experience for me, and not a particularly pleasant one. GPM uses a bewildering parts numbering system, and many parts were duplicated for no obvious reason, and this was true even with the laser-cut frets. But despite this, it is finished, and I am satisfied with the result. Enjoy the pictures!

**Mike1158** · #2 07-12-2022, 06:28 AM

That is a very fine airframe you have built there. Certain the intended recipient will love it.

**georgerutherford1861** · #3 07-12-2022, 08:05 AM

That is beautifully put together, great job.

Doug

**Texman** · #4 07-12-2022, 08:11 AM

Great job for sure!

**ccoyle** · #5 07-12-2022, 09:09 AM

Thank you, gentlemen!

I forgot to add that this is GPM's issue #605 (7'2021) and depicts an aircraft of VF-27 aboard USS Princeton (CVL-23) in October of 1944. The same kit is available in a different livery showing an aircraft of VF-9 aboard USS Essex (CV-9) in 1943. I also purchased the laser-cut frames set, molded canopy, and resin wheels.

**rifleman** · #6 07-12-2022, 09:46 AM

thats a awesome build well put together top marks

**Erik Zwaan** · #7 07-12-2022, 09:54 AM

Beautiful build Chris!

Erik

**Michael Mash** · #8 07-12-2022, 10:11 AM

Gorgeous work.
It would be a pleasure to see any "build" photos if you have them.

Mike

**Isaac** · #9 07-12-2022, 10:34 AM

Impressively clean build.

A little exhaust stains, dirt and oil and it's an operational fighter.

Well done

Isaac

**YOAVHOZMI** · #10 07-12-2022, 10:27 PM

Good job.
Clean and smooth work .... really impressive.

YOAV