Hobbyboss 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat

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Final update.

Done!!

I present to you Minsi 3

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And in her final position pride of place next to the Mossy.
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Very happy with this one tried lots of new things and most worked out well.
Will get some nice daylight pics tomorrow.

As always comments feedback and criticism welcome.
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Yeah great job guppy, she looks superb mate. Look forward to the daylight pics :thumb2:
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Looks great mate just right with well everything can't wait for the daylight shots.
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:clap: :clap: :clap:
Looks the dogs Guppy...... Well done mate and your canopy is clear and well painted.
Did you coat it in future floor wax first before fitting? :th:
I too am sat waiting for the daylight shots.. :pop:

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Cheers for the comments guys.

As for the canopy didn't dip it because still not 100% sure on how to do it right.

Hobby boss provided really good clear parts on this one.
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Well done Guppy, lush......
Yes.. It is supposed to look like that!

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Excellent work Guppy!!! You really did a fine job with the new techniques you tried :thumb1: Looks excellent. I have one that I should finish, your build is very inspiring.
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the preshading really does enhance the aircraft. I really need to try that out myself sometime.

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Cheers guys.

I wasn't convinced with pre-shading until I gave it ago and really useful tool to use. :th:
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Nice one Guppy looks great :th:
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