{"product_id":"acd12481","title":"Academy F6F-3\/5 Hellcat USA 1\/72 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy F6F-3\/5 Hellcat USA 1\/72 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings F6F-3\/5 Hellcat USA to your workbench in 1\/72 scale. The F-35 subject works well with a measured gray finish that keeps the airframe’s angular outline visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the main color and panel accents on a test card. Keep any masking edges fine and check the surface before applying low-visibility markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this scale, clean alignment and controlled paint layers have a strong effect on the display. Compare the model with companion subjects in the same scale, then judge shading and markings from the normal viewing distance. Keep fine details clear by testing how much paint, wash and final finish you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and markings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: F6F-3\/5 Hellcat USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD12481\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12481\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-72\"\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912266088522,"sku":"ACD12481","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/Academy-F6F-3-5-Hellcat-USA-Model-Parts-Warehouse-405_8da54b87-fcdc-425e-99d6-9810d9ff72a3.jpg?v=1793908000","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12481","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}