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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.
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http://www.historicaviation.com/historicaviation/product_info.po?ID=13139&product=Models+and+Kits&category=ww&subcategory=U.S.%20Naval%20Fighters

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

Another satisfied "Bad Cat" customer here.

Is it worth it? Hell yes, there quite impressive.

I started with one, and now have 25+!

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

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

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George Preddy was....Just the greatest fighter pilot who ever squinted through a gunsight,He was a complete fighter pilot.
General John C. Meyer

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.