Guillows Hellcat Build

[skywarp]

Thanks. Wow if that hellcat is brushed, you did an amazing job. It looks sprayed. I'll give a try on a Spitfire I am building.

[scigs30]

OOOps...I am sorry. I brushed on the clear dope and airbrushed the Testors paint.

[ADW 123]

how do you get such a good covering job?

[ADW 123]

also, im getting the same kit, so do you have any tips?

[scigs30]

This kit flies great with no modifications. Just replace the kit rubber. Covering takes practice, just build and cover everything you start. A lot of people don't like to cover, so they build and stop. Then onto the next project. Their building skills improve while the covering stays the same.

[ADW 123]

well, ive been doing this for only four years and i am young. my best plane was a supermarine spitfire from the guillows kits.

first i like to cut the tisue to size, then i take elmers glue and strait from the bottle put it on the fraims. i then put the tissue on and then i take nasle spray, or salt water (which is in a presurized can for easy aplication) and it shrinks tight, but i tried this process on a dumas kit and the tissue just isnt as nice so it made it harder. i like non toxic ways to do this because my room has some what poor venilation.

[Scott]

Well done.

[ADW 123]

how did u make it so the landing gear and tail wheel come out for flight? i have always had problems with the landing gear breaking when i try to fly

[granpa]

Could we have some detail on the jig you use? At what stage do you use it and what does it do for you? Thanks

[Sai1704]

Hello all. I am also building a Hellcat for flying. All framework is completed, And weighs 18g.

*no hijack intended* I didn't want to start a new topic all together, so I decided to include it in a previous build of the same plane.

[scigs30]

She is a good flyer with the kit wood, but I bet she is even a better flyer with the laser cut parts.

[Sai1704]

I have finished the build and its ready to fly. It weighs quite heavy, 35g. But I still hope it should fly. After I am done flying it, I hope to convert it to a display piece.

[r wheatley]

beautiful job, The hellcat is a good flyer

Ronnie

[davidchoate]

very nice. love the detail.

[Sai1704]

Thanks, R and David. I thought Hellcat would be a good flier because of its large-ish wing area.
BTW I ditched the kit rubber and am using 1/8" rubber from AC supply.