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re: Vader’s Model Desk: Grumman F6F Hellcat
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:55 pm to Darth_Vader
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:55 pm to Darth_Vader
Bad arse plane.
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Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:56 pm to Reubaltaich
was contemplating a reread of the black sheep by gamble this week, might have to just do it
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:58 pm to GruntbyAssociation
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Nice of them to put the arrow on the wing so those squids would know which direction is forward.
Those are carrier air group markings.
That Corsair was the the USS Bunker Hill’s Air Group.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:05 pm to Darth_Vader
Guillows
Balsa and paper
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Balsa and paper
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Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:07 pm to One72
Damn. That’s nice. I’ve never tried working with balsa and paper. Not sure I’d have the patience.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:09 pm to Darth_Vader
This plane kicked Japans butt and gave us air superiority
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:25 pm to LSU Neil
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This plane kicked Japans butt and gave us air superiority
Before the Hellcat, naval aviators were doing their best to just not get killed. The Wildcat could take a beating an did a good job holding its own, but it was really outclassed by the Zero. Once the Hellcat came into service though, now it was the Japanese pilots who found themselves facing a fighter that completely outclassed their own.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:41 pm to Darth_Vader
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Grumman F6F Hellcat
A tank with wings. Awesome job
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:43 pm to Darth_Vader
Great looking hellcat. Have you ever toured the Lexington in Corpus Christi?
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:52 pm to sledgehammer
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Great looking hellcat. Have you ever toured the Lexington in Corpus Christi?
Thanks. And I have not had the chance to tour the Lexington. I want to though along with the USS Texas when restoration is done.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:54 pm to Darth_Vader
Just like anything else, balsa and paper take practice.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:56 pm to Darth_Vader
Been hoping for this one
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:03 pm to Darth_Vader
I’ve toured the Blue Ghost twice but need to go again. You can spend all day touring the carrier.
I believe the USS Texas is nearing completion and will be docked next to the MSC and RC cruise terminals in Galveston. The Cavalla and Stewart are in Seawolf Park there in Galveston too. You should make a day trip and visit all three.
I believe the USS Texas is nearing completion and will be docked next to the MSC and RC cruise terminals in Galveston. The Cavalla and Stewart are in Seawolf Park there in Galveston too. You should make a day trip and visit all three.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:05 pm to Darth_Vader
You missed a spot by the right wing and landing gear.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:06 pm to Darth_Vader
DV..as always great job.
Side note. I wish the keyboard warrior arsehats that always DV your OP and then any reply you post would have the courage to post why they DV.
Side note. I wish the keyboard warrior arsehats that always DV your OP and then any reply you post would have the courage to post why they DV.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:22 pm to duckblind56
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Side note. I wish the keyboard warrior arsehats that always DV your OP and then any reply you post would have the courage to post why they DV.
They’re petty and small. Let them DV. I like knowing I bother them.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:24 pm to sledgehammer
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I’ve toured the Blue Ghost twice but need to go again. You can spend all day touring the carrier. I believe the USS Texas is nearing completion and will be docked next to the MSC and RC cruise terminals in Galveston. The Cavalla and Stewart are in Seawolf Park there in Galveston too. You should make a day trip and visit all three.
I’ll be retiring in a few years. One of the main things I plan is for Mrs. Vader and I to do some long road trips. This sounds like a good idea for one.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:55 pm to Darth_Vader
That is my favorite WWII plane, and you really did it well. George R. Carr, of Bogalusa, flew a Hellcat off the Essex and became an Ace in an hour and a Double Ace during the Marianas Turkey Shoot. The Bogalusa airport is named in his honor.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:09 pm to Darth_Vader
Great job but the Corsair was one of the greatest looking planes of WWII
Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:10 pm to blueridgeTiger
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That is my favorite WWII plane, and you really did it well. George R. Carr, of Bogalusa, flew a Hellcat off the Essex and became an Ace in an hour and a Double Ace during the Marianas Turkey Shoot. The Bogalusa airport is named in his honor
That’s awesome. Never knew that. I’m glad you like it.
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