1/48 Eduard Hellcat

MkI/II combo

This kits is a wonderful offering by Eduard. It includes a model of both the MkI(F6F-3) and the MkII(F6F-5) and photo-etch and masking for both. The plastic is wonderfully moulded

with fine engraved panel lines and details. the cockpit is a little sparce..but the photo-etch more than makes up for it

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 There are markings for 6 different aircraft:

MkI JV132, No. 800 Sqn, May 1944

MkI JV131 No. 800 Sqn, June 1944

MkI FN430, No. 1844 Sqn , August 1944

MkII JX814, No.1844 Sqn, April 1945

MkII JZ796, No. 808 Sqn, 1945

MkII JZ935, No1839 Sqn, April 1945

Updated Nov 28 2009