I know there was a cook-up for Spitfires before my time on SMM and one for Japanese WWII last year. What others have there been that I missed?
Dave,
I think Ray was compiling a list of the past cook-ups. Of course, you didn't really "miss" any of them, because they never end. I'm still working on two Spitfires. :-)
Garet
There is a list of cook-ups on the left hand side frame at the old MSN site. I believe it is accurate.
http://groups.msn.com/SolidModelMemories/cookupboard.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=3333 (http://groups.msn.com/SolidModelMemories/cookupboard.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=3333)
Thanks. I just took a look at the list. My idea of combining them all into one model isn't going to work after all! ::)
Was there ever a Hellcat cook-up? I discovered there are several in the gallery archive carved by various past and present SMM members.
Yes, there was a Hellcat cookup. I plan to make a small one soon for that one. I am also working on a display 1/16 scale Guillow's Hellcat. It is planked and the tail surfaces are solid. That one isn't exactly solid so I will post it in my "Hollow" gallery. I plan to make a couple of 1/72 Hellcat's, one for me and one for the gentleman who owns the monster Hellcat.
Ken Pugh
I really intend to finish my Hellcat . . . . soon.
Cliff
Cliff, this is the closest I can come to the Hellcat cook-up as it did not survive the transition to this site as a stand alone post. I notice that you mention real soon in your last message dated 2009.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10010/normal_Wildcat-4.jpg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10010/normal_Wildcat-2.jpg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10010/normal_Wildcat-3.jpg)
Thanks Lou. Of course for me "real soon" can take a bit of time.
Cliff.
Barry's contribution to a very old cook-up. Excellent rendition Barry.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10005/20120529_2.JPG)
This was my 1/48 scale Hellcat. I believe it was my first cook-up project. I will see if I can round up other Hellcats from the gallery.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Lou_s_Hellcat_003.JPG)
We have always had a fond spot for the chunky Hellcat here and the various models constructed have done credit to this subject,it also shows that the ongoing build cook up works as various models are pulled together over the years and are now surfacing,on reflection the Hellcat build must have been over 5 years ago ? it was certainly my first cook up here and one that has been very enjoyable as well.
To Ken your models have solid model elements so that works fine,there is lots of block parts to carve in these type of models and the system fits in nicely.
Barry.
I found a picture pf Kenny's Hellcat, but none that show it completed.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/Kenny_s_Hellcat_002.jpg)
And the same for Roger's Hellcat.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Roger_s_Hellcat_020.jpg)
Would either member advise as to the status of their build?
Lou
There is no Hellcat drawings in the WWII ID plan section. Does anyone know where it may have gone or if there ever was one?
Lou
Lou,
There is an F4F (Wildcat) but no F6F (Hellcat). I'd never noticed that before! I checked the Smithsonian's master list and do not see an F6F plan in the list of ID models.
Garet
I believe the ID model drawings are based on current knowledge/speculation of 1941. The later additions to update the training were only implemented in the cast plastic models that replaced the wood models. I could be wrong on the date, but that was the general time frame.
Ken Pugh
The Hellcat is not listed on the NASM drawing price list for the USN school programme.
The last drawing of the USN school programme is G-10 dated 8-3-44 (August 44). The F and G series seem a bit of an eclectic mix. Would Comet have been at liberty to distribute their Hellcat kit anyway as presumably the actual USN recognition models were professionally produced in plastic or metal by then?
Hellcat is in Volume 5 of Aircraft of the Fighting Powers which was published December 44. Hellcats were first in combat September 43, possibly the details of the planes were still secret (or at least not for distribution through schools?) when the last schools programme plans were chosen.
Regards
Will
Thanks guys. I will make do with the current Hellcat drawings and call it "WWII ID +"regardless.
Lou
My first Hellcat suffered when a water leak damaged the decals. In those days my markings were printed on label paper and not protected. I will replace the paper decals with testor decal film. Fortunately no other model was subjected to this minor water leak.
Lou
Other than the markings, those water stains on the wings look quite realistic Lou.
Do a gallery search for f6f and you will find about 3 sets of plans including patterns. ::) ;D :o