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Grumman F6F Hellcat Flaps
for Eduard kits

Offset Scale Models, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Offset Scale Models Item No. OFFS_4804 - Grumman F6F Hellcat Flaps

Scale:

1/48

Contents & Media

19 x 3d printed resin parts; instructions.

Price:

Price and shipping costs are available by messaging from Offset Models' Facebook page

 

Also available for 21.18 Euro plus shipping from The 48ers

 

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Perfectly printed; crisp surface textures; will make a dramatic change to the look of the wings; simple removal and cleanup from printing base; minimal surgery required to Eduard kit

Disadvantages:

Brittle resin - take care when removing parts from their attachment points.

Conclusion:

Offset Scale Models' dropped flap set is a welcome upgrade / conversion for any of Eduard's 1/48 scale F6F Hellcat kits.

Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

 

Offset Scale Models is a small accessory company that produces 3d printed updates, vehicles and figures..

The latest addition to their range is a dropped flap conversion for any of Eduard's 1/48 scale F6F Eduard kits.

The set comprises around 20 perfectly printed 3d resin parts and a page of instructions.

 

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The resin parts are packed into a ziplock bag inside a small stout cardboard box.

 

 

Surface textures are very nicely done. Printing quality is excellent.

The attachment of the parts to their printing bases will be familiar to anyone who has worked with 3d prints before. A nice touch is printed part numbers on the support bases. I have left the smaller parts on their support bases so I can identify the part numbers during assembly.

 

 

I used a new blade in my Olfa knife handle and a small sprue cutter to remove all the larger parts. The resin is a bit brittle so take your time removing each individual artefact attached to the parts.

 

 

Installation requires that a narrow strip along the trailing edge of the wings be sliced off. I would recommend scribing the panel line a few times before breaking out the hobby knife.

Flap supports will be glued inside the trailing edge of the wings.

These are followed by small individual hinges and a fixed fillet on each wing.

 

 

The flaps themselves will be the final step. I suggest that these should be left to the very last assembly step.

Offset has included a printed page of instructions with text and images.

 

 

Offset Scale Models' dropped flap set is a welcome upgrade / conversion for any of Eduard's 1/48 scale F6F Hellcat kits.

Thanks to Offset Scale Models for the sample.


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Last updated 27 June, 2025

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