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Post by dukemaddog on Dec 29, 2023 22:52:01 GMT
Here at the end of the year, we managed to get another couple models over the finish line. First is this ancient Matchbox 1/72 scale F-6F Hellcat done up as a bird serving in the Fleet Air Arm. I already have a US Navy one so I jumped at the chance to add this to my British aircraft collection: Yes, the propeller looks like it's sagging, sometimes it does that. Normally it sits right when I have it on my shelf. Next is this MPM very short run kit of a Sikorsky R-4D serving in the USAAF in 1946. It had vacu-formed canopy parts; four in total. This was my first time ever doing a multi-part canopy with vac-formed clear parts so it ain't the best looking bird in the collection. The main rotor looks off in a couple pics; that is an optical illusion from the camera angle in one case, the other time it shifted when I moved the model for the next pic. This is also a shelf queen started back in 2010: Those two now complete the production for this year. Now I'll go get started on my Pass in Review. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 30, 2023 2:33:29 GMT
Excellent work, Duke! I know you had your hands full with that MPM helo but the end result is great.
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Post by JEFF on Dec 30, 2023 11:12:26 GMT
Way to finish the year,Man.Well done😎
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Post by Paul B on Dec 30, 2023 14:50:37 GMT
How many more are going knock this year Duke ? Well done ole chap
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Post by nito74 on Dec 31, 2023 22:22:58 GMT
Superb work on the Heli and the Hellcat's !!
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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 2, 2024 7:13:43 GMT
Ian, thank you! Yeah, that MPM bird was quite a challenge, but fond it was also quite fun to fight. I'm thrilled the fight is over though.
Thank you Jeff!
Thank you Paul! According to my pass in review, I finished up 42 models all told this year. That includes number 895 in my vehicle collection.
Thank you John! I'm so glad I was able to get these over the finish line.
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