Eduard 1/72 F6F-3 Hellcat Build-log and Reveal

Buildlog and Reveal of the Eduard 1/72 F6F-3 Hellcat. It's the Alexander Vraciu aircraft "19".
CREDITS:
Photos:
Wikipedia
Music:
UA-cam Audio Library
Chris Haugen "Firefly", "Campfire song", "Northern Lights", "Morning Mandolin"
Dan Lebowitz "Birds in Flight", "The Opening"
Endless Love "Dirty Mac"
The kit:
Eduard 1/72 F6F-3 Hellcat Profipack #7076
www.scalemates.com/kits/10097...

[@dougmackenzie5976]

I've built a number of Hellcats in all scales and have watched dozens of build videos. Yours stands out as probably the best of them all! Nicely edited, excellent focus, good soundtrack, good credits at the end. Brilliant build and a wonderful video. I'd take that model off your hands if I had half a chance!!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

@Doug MacKenzie
Thank you very much for those kind words, Doug! 🙏

[@dougmackenzie5976]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling Keep up the great work! I started modeling in 1965 and stopped in '76 (discovered guitars and girls...) and have only recently returned to the hobby. When I left it, everything was secretive: It was hard to get pro modelers to give helpful tips. I never understood it. And now, there are thousands of good modelers posting vid's with all kinds of helpful tricks and tips. I wound up building jet engines and working on aircraft for over 30 years and am now retired. For 18 years I helped build the world's largest, most powerful jet engine, the GE90. My hands took a beating doing it and I'm now happy to only have to work with models. I look forward to many more of your outstanding videos!! (And I was serious about the Hellcat: If you ever want to sell it, you have a buyer!) Take care!

[@datamek]

Great job... must try this kit as well!

[@-Hellcat-5]

Nice plane

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks! Nice name 😉

[@brucerobinson7295]

Nice weathing detail learned a few tips on how to do things on the hellcat thank you for the input stay the course Bruce

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Bruce, I'm happy that the video was useful to you - keep on modelling ! ;)

[@stuartbremner9680]

Stunning work. Really enjoy your videos and have leant a few things on the way. Cheers, look forward to your next build 😀👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much, Stuart :) It's great to hear that you enjoy the videos and can find a thing or two that help you in your work. Happy modelling ;)

[@codewaterairsoftandmore1050]

Great work! Looks very realistic

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks ! :)

[@michaelwojcik6577]

Beautiful detail for that scale. You are my Yoda

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Delighted I am. Glad you liked it :)

[@kerouac50]

Awesome video, thanks for posting! Just picked up this kit and can’t believe the level of detail for a 1/72 model, such good value! I’ve got the Blue Angels decals from Draw Decal so the paint job should be pretty easy, this video will really help with the build though!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks for your comment!
It's a fantastic kit - enjoy the build

[@SK-yt8gt]

Great job👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much! :)

[@petercavellini3232]

Yep, a nice valid to watch.....😎

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Peter :)

[@2-Hands]

Very NICE, any problems with the build to look out for??? I got about 4 of these I am building.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

I cant remember any issues with the kit.... it went together really well! Best of luck with your builds

[@2-Hands]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling "Thank You".