Hellcat II Royal Navy - Eduard 1/48

Post by **ajcmac** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:52 pm

Sorry for any mistake because my English is not good

(help with the Google translator).

Right now I have two models on the workbench. A Bf 109 E-7 Eduard 1/48 that I am participating in a GB on another forum.

The second, which will be my first model in this forum, a Hellcat Mk II also Eduard 1/48 and already started painting the model.

The paint scheme chosen.

The interiors.

All glued and ready to start painting the model.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **Joesdad** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:45 am

Very nice, I did this kit a while ago, good kit and you've chosen a great scheme. Keep us posted ajcmac

Post by **RoscoRSA** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:57 am

Ok, I have to share this brain fart moment

, I saw Hellcat, but read wildcat and for a moment I was confused as to why I keep seeing the Hellcat and not the wildcat when I was sure you said wildcat and not Hellcat..... I need coffee...

On topic though, that 109 looks amazing and if that is anything to go by I can't wait to see the Hellcat finished.

Post by **ajcmac** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:32 pm

Joesdad nad RoscoRSA thank you.

First color applied. Sky XF-21 Tamiya.

Applied after shading.

I already have the mask ready to paint the second color Gunze H-305.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:08 am

The BF109 looks great in that Camp scheme and you've made a great start on the Hellcat. Good work with the cockpit and the shading!

Post by **patrickroos** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:37 pm

Agreed, both builds look very nice!

Post by **AndreFerro** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:38 pm

Antonio is a very talented modeller!!
Due to common language (he is from Portugal, I´m from Brazil, so we both speak portuguese) I know his work from portuguese/brazilian foruns, and I bet this Hellcat built will amuse all of you!

Go ahead, my friend!

Post by **ajcmac** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:07 am

UKguyInUSA and patrickroos

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Thank you for your comments.

André

Thanks (obrigado) for the kind words

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I painted the Grey (H-305 Gunze) and applied lights and shadows.

Mask made with BluTack and painted the Green (H-52 Gunze).

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **ajcmac** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:01 pm

The propeller already ready with the engine. The engine will be painted once again that the cylinders are painted aluminum.

The wheel.

Bombs with the PE.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **heel** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:21 pm

Sweet. I'll be following this one as I'm starting on a USN version this afternoon. Your work is excellent.

Post by **m0rce** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:41 pm

Ola ajcmac
Muito bom trabalho
What did you use for the underside post shading?
Is it tamiya smoke?
Obrigado
S

Post by **shortCummins** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:33 pm

the propeller and engine have come out really good, love the directional streaks on the prop

rgds
John(shortCummins)

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:41 pm

Looking really nice so far mate!

Post by **ajcmac** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:40 pm

Thank you all.

m0rce

I did not use the Smoke.

For each color that I apply in the model make two mixtures. Mix white to base color and apply the lights. Mix black to base color and apply the shadows. The two mixtures with 80% thinner.

XF-21 Tamiya.

H-305 Gunze.

H-52 Gunze.

And the model already painted.

Here's a mistake I only saw after I had taken the photos.

Already corrected.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **chief5437** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:00 pm

That's quick work buddy! Looks very nice so far, great painting.

Post by **ajcmac** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:17 pm

chief5437 wrote:That's quick work buddy! Looks very nice so far, great painting.

Thanks chief5347

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Some chipping, applied a layer of clear gloss and put individual marks.

Now the stencil.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **peppie** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 4:16 pm

Very, very nice paintwork senor.

Post by **e4rly1982** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:25 pm

Stunning work

I have always pre-shaded my models but after this i think i`ll be post shading.

looking forward to seeing more.

Post by **Ads24** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:58 pm

Love the paint work - it's looking great.

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:41 pm

Lovely work mate, top drawer

Post by **rodrant** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:44 pm

Fantástico !

Great Thread , beautifully done so far ! I only come here to the forum after a looong absence (work and Hollidays) , but still on time to get this great build !

Post by **ajcmac** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:59 pm

Thank you for your kind words

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And after 63 stencils can finally go to the next step. Already applied some weathering.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **nero** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:34 am

Fantastic build my friend! I love your use of post shading, very well done!

Post by **ajcmac** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:35 pm

nero wrote: Fantastic build my friend! I love your use of post shading, very well done!

Thanks nero.

A wash.

Now, mate clear.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **ajcmac** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:20 am

More weathering and finally the clear matte applied.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **ajcmac** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:26 am

More photos.

Now missing doors and landing gear, antennas and cables.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **heel** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:50 am

That's how it's done! Excellent!

Post by **Goose** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:21 pm

You did a stunning job on this one!!

congratulations

Goose

Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:38 pm

Man oh man she beautiful mate amazing work truly amazing

Post by **Joesdad** » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:43 pm

Absolutley lovely, stunning in fact

Post by **patrickroos** » Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:49 pm

You are indeed very talented, this is great stuff!!
Absolutely beautiful...

Love it!

Post by **e4rly1982** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:03 am

Fantastic, I'll defo be using this shading technique on my next aircraft.

What Matt finish do you use, and how many layers if you don't mind sharing.

Post by **peaceduringwar** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:12 pm

Absolutely fantastic looking Hellcat.

Chris

Post by **ajcmac** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:24 pm

Thank you all for the comments

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e4rly1982 wrote:Fantastic, I'll defo be using this shading technique on my next aircraft.

What Matt finish do you use, and how many layers if you don't mind sharing.

No Future, I can not get more, I started to use varnishes of Alclad and now not change. I like them very much.

Aqua Gloss ref. ALC 600 and Flat Klear ref. ALC 314. Apply only one layer.

Regards

ajcmac

Post by **e4rly1982** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:46 pm

Thank you.

Post by **mincemeat** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:27 am

Beautifully executed and such an unusual scheme!! The pre-shading work is so crisp, you must have a very steady hand.

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:22 pm

She's a beauty mate! Gorgeous paintwork and finishing!!

Post by **AndreFerro** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:09 pm

Absolutely Fantastic!
GENIUS !

Post by **Dopplershift** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:06 pm

Glorious!

Post by **Avgas** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:15 pm

Fantastic job. Thanks for posting up the photos, it's good for new boys like me to see how it's done.

Post by **frack** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:33 pm

love this build

Post by **Hosbabon** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:44 pm

What a great build !

Post by **Pauljames** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:49 pm

Nce kit there well done