FULL BUILD VIDEO ACADEMY F6F-5 Hellcat 1/72

Hellcats destroyed 5,223 enemy aircraft while in service with the U.S. and British forces, the most of any allied aircraft. Hellcats were a major factor during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where they shot down so many Japanese the battle was coined the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot". This icon of the war remained in service as late as 1954 as a night fighter.
I will be building this 1/72 scale plastic model of the airplane by Academy and documenting the process. If you like the video, feel free to leave a like and sub to the channel for future builds!
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[@eagle5600]

Very Cool! I learned a lot!!

[@louflores6553]

Retired a few months ago and recently purchased the Academy F6F Hellcat model AND THEN came across your video by accident. Got lucky because you have a great step-by-step video. I have to agree with the recent comment that the blue looks black. But I must say that I that your video is an awesome training. I learned about the dark wash, the use of tape, use of Milliput, deepening the panels, Mr. Surfacer, files 200 grit, liquid mask, etc., etc..... Totally awesome.

[@joekmodels]

So happy to hear you found the video helpful! Thank you for your kind words and checking out the channel :)

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Joe... very well done... the narration was excellent...i found this this video just in time...this will be my next build... i'm not sure of the color... it looks almost black... anyhow thx 4 sharing... vinny

[@joekmodels]

XF 17 sea blue is what I used for the color of that is what you are wondering. Thank you for the kind words and good luck on the project! I very much enjoyed building this one.

[@opfor_8876]

I love your style, especially how you do the paint chipping!

[@joekmodels]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@edmayday2142]

Very nice job and quality video. I have a 1/72 MPC Hellcat dating back to 1975...no cockpit detail at all but will be good practice in easing back into modeling. Will use your video as a guide. Thanks for the build !!

[@joekmodels]

That makes my day, thank you Ed! This was a really fun one to build despite it's age. It's just one color so very friendly to someone just getting back in. Love to see how you do when you get it built! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions :)

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

Excellent work, I got this model. Awesome.

[@joekmodels]

Cool, thanks! I really enjoyed this one.

[@capt.macmillan5055]

Wooooww that's so cool, love it love it love it... Perfect 😍😍

[@joekmodels]

Thank you so much!! I really like how this one turned out, appreciate you taking a look.

[@capt.macmillan5055]

@@joekmodels you're most welcome

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Very nice video, enjoyed it.

[@joekmodels]

Thank you for watching! I really enjoyed building it. Looking forward to more videos on your channel also!

[@blackwhite2159]

very nice video

[@joekmodels]

Thank you for checking it out! I enjoyed building it!

Nice build! In these days I am building this model as well. :)

[@joekmodels]

We have similar interests, I am wanting to order the Revell Memphis Belle myself :) Also, IL2 is an awesome game

I can definitely recommend the B-17 from Revell. It's a nice kit. I will look forward to how you build the model. I believe you will build a beautiful model again. 😎👍

[@joekmodels]

@ thank you for the kind words!

[@supermickey6196]

Great job I’m working on the same one right now u just got a new sub

[@joekmodels]

Thanks for the sub Mickey! Really enjoyed making this one, hope you do to!

[@supermickey6196]

@@joekmodels wow thx for replying my only question is how did u tape up the canopy cage I’m stuck on this step cos there are so many approaches and I’m scared I will botch the procedure

[@joekmodels]

@@supermickey6196 17:48 is how I did it. I cut thin strips of Tamiya tape, and using a brand new blade, cut the strips. I used a masking gel over the part I didn't want to paint to save time, but you could just put a square piece of tape over that as well. Something else I do is I will just put a whole strip of tap over the whole thing, and with a toothpick push in so I can see the out line and then cut the square.

[@MVeminor7]

Beautiful! A simple Grumman build. Excellent. Thanks for sharing

[@joekmodels]

Thank you kindly! This is one that would make a get beginner kit, but I think it turned out really nice. Thanks Michael!