F6F-3 HELLCAT

I haven't put together a model in about 25 years. My first plan was a difficult F-117 at about 12 years old. I didn't purchase this kit from here but this was a pretty easy kit to build and most all pieces went together well. Nice sprues and very little flashing that needed to be trimmed. This was my first attempt at water slide decals and I learned some lessons. I'll be trying more of these e-z build kits as they make nice planes and then I'll move into one a bit more difficult.

This Hobby-Boss F6F-3 as advertised is really an easy assembly kit, for example, the fuselage comes in one piece, and the wing and lower fuselage is a single piece so you may have a seam to fill. with less than 30 parts, this kit can be assembled in an short afternoon. The level of detail is Ok, especially given its size and its price. The cockpit is very simple, but also Ok, mainly because you can't see that much from the outside. The kit comes with a drop tank. Decals are very good, (for two options). My main complaint is with the canopy, to me it looks a bit thick. If you care about accuracy, there are other better options. But given its price, it is a very good option for people who are building a collection, like me. Recommended for that.