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by **Squishyp38** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:37 am

I started my hellcat earlier today. Here are some pics:

by **lukebozek1** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:04 am

I really like these 500 series kits, they build pretty straight forward, don't take space or resources and you can detail these like any of the others. Keep posting.

by **lukebozek1** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:04 am

Where did you get those pins? Are those the "bug" pins?

by **Squishyp38** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:19 am

Actually, they are old sewing machine needles.... Don't tell mom!

by **supercruiser** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:21 pm

Why is it that mom always seems to have just what you need?
sewing needles
muffin pan to separate parts
wax paper
,etc., etc.,
the almost empty peanut butter jar that you want to store your rubber bands in and you volunteer to dispose of the remaining peanut butter.
:wink:

by **Squishyp38** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:31 am

More progress:

Almost finished, next step is covering.

by **Squishyp38** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:18 pm

by **lukebozek1** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:08 pm

I may be wrong, but your tissue techniques are looking really good. This is going to be a very nice build. Keep us posted.

by **Squishyp38** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:00 pm

Thanks! all thats left is one side of the fuse, then on to final assembly.

by **lukebozek1** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:26 pm

I gotta tell ya that those sewing machine needles are not the economical way to go here. Besides, when Mom wants to take in a hem, she will figure this out, who's guilty and who's gotta pay! Take my advice and pick some regular pins up. By the way it still looks very good!

by **ADW 123** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:28 pm

indeed. if you really are keen on getting something from mom's sewing kit, get the magnetic pin holder.

by **Squishyp38** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:30 pm

actually, mom doesn't care that I am using them. I found them in my barn anyway.

by **lukebozek1** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:01 pm

Sounds like the time I found this big jar of coins in a barn. Nobody seemed to miss them until they missed them. I won't reiterate the rest of the story, it brings back some painful memories. Please note the emphasis on PAINFULL.

by **Squishyp38** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:38 am

finished:

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