1/72 Heller SBC-4 with extra AM

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1/72 Heller SBC-4 with extra AM

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I started on the 1/72 Helldiver. Not much to show except the unboxing and trying to figure out what I have.
The resin cockpit is a bit of a head scratcher but I'll bet I can figure it out.

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I started by drilling out the exhaust manifold.

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needs portholes! Neat kit.
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LyleW wrote:needs portholes! Neat kit.
I will be starting a Walrus after this one. I believe it may have portholes.
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Looking forward to this!
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OK guys I started in earnest on the little Helldiver. The AM pit is nice although somewhat of a head scratcher. After reading the very limited instructions, I decided to throw those in the bin and fit everything together using the my spatial analysis superpowers.

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I then painted the pit and wheel well interior green and added a brown wash. I assembled the upper and lower wings and after some trimming. I attached the two halves of the fuse.

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It looks to be a quick build but I do need to pick up some of that Yellow/Orange the mid war planes used for the upper wing.
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very nice. As for the cube, i just took it apart and reassembled in the correct positions. much easier for me.
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Everyone’s a comedian... :bored:


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I’m loving this project. An old kit with some help to bring out its potential!
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What an interesting subject to build, you don’t see these Helldivers that often!
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LyleW wrote:very nice. As for the cube, i just took it apart and reassembled in the correct positions. much easier for me.
No, really. Popped it apart.
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