This is going to be a build log for my F6F-5N entry into the PIN-UPS campaign. I will obviously be building the aircraft depicted on the box art in order to qualify for the campaign. This looks to be a great kit, and I'll probably end up adding a couple more to my stash as there are several interesting aircraft that can be built OOB from this kit.



I am working mostly on the cockpit interior components at the moment. It is quite detailed and requires a bit of patience to build. I will post pics before I box it up and install it in the fuselage. Looks like it's going to be quite a little stunner in itself

Looks like a good starting point, looking forward to this build.

Thanks Mark! I'm looking forward to getting this kit all built up

Looking forward to seeing your build when the Korean War campaign kicks off

I apologize for the lack of updates. It looks like it will be about another week or so before I am able to return home. Looking forward to finishing up that cockpit interior

Ok then, now that I have returned home I can commence building!

I just checked the fuselage intended for the plane portrayed in the box art and much to my surprise found that it was warped around the nose and tail. The other fuselage halves are straight and fit together with no problems whatsoever. There is an option for that version that does include pinup art, so I may be going with that one.

For now I am working on the cockpit and engine. Pictures to come soon.

*edit: Quick question, does anyone know a good way to attach the small PE pieces together and to the plastic of the cockpit interior?

For small parts of PE I like to use a drop ca glue on a scrap pc of paper and touch the part to the glue and then install.this way you don't get a huge drop of glue on anything

Very good then, thanks Justin! I didn't realize that nearly all of the controls were PE in this kit

I use alot of PE it can be grueling at times but its worth it in the end

No doubt, it looks to be quite the stunner when built up properly

Soooo are you done yet Got a sparkly ribbon for ya

Working out some issues with my airbrush atm, hoping to have this done within in a week and a half so I can trade in some pics for that sparkly ribbon you have waiting

Speaking of, do you have any preference for glues when you build aircraft?

Alright guys, I've been somewhat hampered by weather and such, but should be getting some pictures to you during the length of this week. Expect updates as early as tomorrow evening if all goes well

Well I use Testors model master liquid cement for the fuselages. for small gaps and what not I use medium CA Sir

Alright, It finally stopped raining so I had a chance to try out my airbrush and actually had success! (Keep in mind this is my first time painting with an airbrush, or doing any of this stuff for that matter )





Will add the Zoom set tomorrow and start getting this bird together

Excellent, am incorporating this method to my build and have several parts assembled, but none of the major pieces until I get my cockpit squared away

Alright guys, wasn't intending such a delay this past week.

The PE for the interior is beautiful, but trying my patience. I'm almost done with this part however and should have the interior together soon.

The Brownings are horribly offset in their casting and soft in detail, so I had to order some AM replacements for them, which just arrived today. I should have the wings together soon.

Once I get these aspects taken care of I will be able to prime the Hellcat. Wish my luck and will post pics soon