F6F-3

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August 10, 2022
Trying chipping on this spare Fw190 wing
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August 10, 2022
So far so good, 2 layers of hairspray might be too much though.
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August 10, 2022
Is it possible to peel the film off and then chip the decal??
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August 11, 2022
Test completed. How does it look? Expect for my horrible bumpy clear coats (Spray can).
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August 15, 2022
And here we go…
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August 15, 2022
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August 15, 2022
Putting Gauzy agent on is always so satisfying
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August 16, 2022
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August 16, 2022
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August 16, 2022
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August 17, 2022
Fishing line to recreate the seam and a DIY punch
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August 17, 2022
Double Wasp
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August 17, 2022
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August 17, 2022
Went together without a problem. Greatest fit from all of my builds so far.
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August 19, 2022
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August 26, 2022
Just a tiny amount of chipping
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August 26, 2022
Quickboost upgrade set for the undercarriage
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August 27, 2022
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August 28, 2022
Last decal is on. Now to peel of the film with enamel thinner and put it all together.
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Comments

40 10 August 2022, 13:39

Bruce Huxtable
Watching with interest, Matěj. Looking good 🙂

21 August 2022, 18:22

Michael Kohl
Nice progress

23 August 2022, 10:37

Guy Rump
Very nice build, congrats. 👍

1 September 2022, 11:44

Bernhard Schrock
Great work and a very unusual color scheme. Do you know the reason for it?

1 September 2022, 17:07

Matěj Šárník
I don't. Please enlighten me if you do.

By the way, this was probably the best kit I've had the pleasure working on so far. Highly recommend getting one.

1 September 2022, 17:12

Bruce Huxtable
Superb work and splendid, subtle results 👍🙂

1 September 2022, 17:40

Project info

F6F-3

47 images

1:48

Completed

1:48 F6F-3 Hellcat - Undercarriage Covers (Quickboost QB 48 174)

1:48 F6F-3 Hellcat - Late Gun Barrels (Quickboost QB 48 190)

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