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F6F-3 & F6F-5 Cowlings

for Eduard kits

 

DMold Modelworks, 1/48 scale

 

S u m m a r y
Catalogue No. and Description DMold Modelworks DM48005 F6F-5 Hellcat Cowl $17.50 coming soon
DMold Modelworks DM48006 F6F-3 Hellcat Cowl $17.50 coming soon
Price:

Each cowling AUD$17.50
Will be available online from ZED Hobbies in Australia

DMold Modelworks products are also available online from Relish Models in the UK
Contents and Media: Each set contains a single part in cream coloured resin
Scale: 1/48 scale
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Simple, one-piece replacement; perfect casting; nice representation of Hellcat's "grin"; open lower cowl flaps
Disadvantages:  
Recommendation: Highly Recommended.

 

Reviewed by Brett Green


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FirstLook

 

DMold Modeworks has produced two replacement engine cowlings for Eduard's 1/48 scale Hellcat kits.

The first, item number DM48005, is appropriate for early F6F-3 Hellcats. This cowl features the bulged exhaust fairings on the sides and cowl flaps on the bottom. All flaps, upper and lower, are cast open. This is unique amongst all the available F6F cowl replacements.

The second is DMold item DM48006, an F6F-5 engine cowling. The cowl flaps are also cast in the open positon.

Both cowls are perfectly cast in a single piece and they are supplied ready to use - no cleanup or removal of casting blocks is required.

The shape of the controversial intake "grin" looks good, capturing the very subtle hint of a double bulge.

 

 

These will be useful accessories and very simpel to install on Eduard's current and future Hellcat kits.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to DMold Modelworks / ZED Hobbies for the review sample

DMold accessories are available online from ZED Hobbies

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2008 by Brett Green
Page Created 22 June, 2008
Last updated 22 June, 2008

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