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new built F6F3, NO.19, Ace Vraciu, VF-6, USS intrepid, feb 1944


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this time i build one of the most famous and most successful AMerican fighters in WWII. the Gruman's Great F6F.

 

this is a hasegawa F6F3 decaled as one of the most successful pilots, Lt. Alexander Vracius. noticed the mark of his plane, coming from the same group with Edward O'hare who was a legend.

he shot down 6 japanese bombers in one mission ALONE!!! with his old F4F wildcat. he was the first Ace of US navy in WWII.

 

Lt. Alexandera Vraciu is just as successful as his CO and mentor.

 

i did some modifies:

1. eduard seatbelts

2. drill out gun barrels.

3. drill out engine pumps.

4. brake wire.

5. cushion on the seat

 

shadowing and weathering with different colors. one day i worked until four in the morning :)

 

the result is ok for me. hope i can do better in the future.

 

these are pictures, enjoy:

 

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thank you for watching, comments are welcome.

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