1/18 Hellcat on sale
Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:36 pm
Not sure if this is a good deal or not... Sale Price: $49.95
F6F Hellcat 1/18 Model
Lt. (jg) Alex Vraciu, U.S. Navy
Now, for the first time ever, you can add an F6F Hellcat to your 1/18 model collection! Replicating Gadget, the F6F Hellcat flown by 19-victory ace Lt. Alexander Vraciu - the U.S. Navy's fourth-leading ace of all time - with VF-6 in the Pacific Theater of World War II, this wonderfully detailed plastic model of the "Zero killer" features engraved panel lines, a fully outfitted cockpit with an opening canopy, folding wings with movable control surfaces, a rotating propeller, retractable landing gear, removable armament and a removable fuel tank, an articulated figure of Vraciu, authentic markings, and more. 28½" wingspan.
#0099111
http://www.historicaviation.com/historicaviation/product_info.po?ID=13139&product=Models+and+Kits&category=ww&subcategory=U.S.%20Naval%20Fighters
F6F Hellcat 1/18 Model
Lt. (jg) Alex Vraciu, U.S. Navy
Now, for the first time ever, you can add an F6F Hellcat to your 1/18 model collection! Replicating Gadget, the F6F Hellcat flown by 19-victory ace Lt. Alexander Vraciu - the U.S. Navy's fourth-leading ace of all time - with VF-6 in the Pacific Theater of World War II, this wonderfully detailed plastic model of the "Zero killer" features engraved panel lines, a fully outfitted cockpit with an opening canopy, folding wings with movable control surfaces, a rotating propeller, retractable landing gear, removable armament and a removable fuel tank, an articulated figure of Vraciu, authentic markings, and more. 28½" wingspan.
#0099111
http://www.historicaviation.com/historicaviation/product_info.po?ID=13139&product=Models+and+Kits&category=ww&subcategory=U.S.%20Naval%20Fighters
Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:58 am
Thats about right on, but it's not suppossed to be released till August!
Historic Aviation never tells you that. Try "Bad Cat Toys" watch for holiday sales.Good to deal with! .........John
http://www.badcataviation.com/f6.html
Historic Aviation never tells you that. Try "Bad Cat Toys" watch for holiday sales.Good to deal with! .........John
http://www.badcataviation.com/f6.html
Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:35 am
Another satisfied "Bad Cat" customer here.
Is it worth it? Hell yes, there quite impressive.
I started with one, and now have 25+!
Is it worth it? Hell yes, there quite impressive.
I started with one, and now have 25+!
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:52 am
I have about that many too Just not enough time too build my own. 
Here's a picture of me with my Admiral Sabre 
Eager for the Hellcat! ..............John
Just not enough time too build my own. Here's a picture of me with my Admiral Sabre Eager for the Hellcat! ..............John
Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:00 pm
I just got my Hellcat the other day and YES she is worth the 49.99..
If you check out the 1/:18 area you will see my Hellcat Picture.
JP
If you check out the 1/:18 area you will see my Hellcat Picture.
JP
Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:45 pm
Got mine Tuesday! It seems really fragile compared to the BBI Zero. Had to tuck this one away in a glass case. Unhappy with the lack of wing dihedral when its unfolded.