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Old 06-10-2017, 11:31 AM
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Chad Veich
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That's interesting JORO. I have several dozen books on the Hellcat and the reference you posted by Tillman is the first time I have ever read about very early -5 Hellcats being painted in tri-color camo. Always good to learn something new! Regarding the 1/48 scale Hasegawa Hellcat I have that web site book marked as it is a superb reference for Hellcat details. I think that the gentleman's scale drawings are about the best you can find of the airplane as well and I used them as a reference when designing my 1/6th scale model which is still under construction. At any rate I think the Hellcat is a fantastic airplane with nearly perfect proportions for a model other than that short nose. I don't think I have ever seen a bad flying model of the Hellcat. My 1/8th scale version is among the best flying warbirds I have ever had. Very much looking forward to watching your progress JORO. It seems you have the necessary skills to create a truly spectacular model. Good luck!