Gents

The campaign finish date has been extended to 31st of March.
Can you pass on the word to any mates who may not be aware please.

Thanks
Dus

Hello Dus Adele,

Yes, the Hellcat was Carrier based. The French Navy had three light Carriers in the region off and on. Flying from their decks were Seafire, Dauntless, Helldiver, Corsair and Hellcats for ground support.

Sincerly,
Brian

Hi Guys

How are your builds progressing?

Cheers
Dus

Is anybody still building for this campaign? I know it has been extended to the end of March, but it seems like nobody is working and posting on any projects.

Anyway, hope to see some more entries

Jesper,

Fear not, I have applied the base color and a lighter coat to my Hellcat but I am putting my effort into finishing the Skyhawk for the Mark Sharpe Campaign right now.

Sincerely,
Brian

Ahoy, mates!
Just a friendly reminder, the end of March is coming near, and so will end the extension of the Riverine Campaign!!

So if you're still building, better kick it up a notch, and if you're finished, make sure that you have uploaded a photo(s) in the official campaign gallery "Finished Photos" album, as this is how the campaign leaders determine who will receive a ribbon for their entry...

Keep Modeling!
~Gunny

Hello everyone,

Here is the progress on the Monogram 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat of the French Navy.









Sincerely,
Brian

I've been working on my forgotten sister entry but that is nearing completion. I will try my best to complete my ship for this campaign.

Hello everyone,

Just a little more progress on the Hellcat. Used some engine gray, steel and dark sea blue and a silver artist pencil. I will replace the kits wheels (which are way to skinny) with an extra pair from a hobby craft F4U Corsair kit I build long ago.







Sincerely,
Brian

Muster Call, ye squabs!!!

19 days and counting, to the end of the MSW Riverine Campaign!!!!!!!

Again, a reminder, if you're still building for this campaign, best step it up a notch, and if you have finished your build, make sure that you have posted a finished image(s) in the official Campaign gallery for this campaign, as this determines the ribbon awards....let's get crackin', maties!!

Keep Modeling,
Gunny

Looking good, Brian. A well worn French Vietnam JaBo

Looking forward to see it finished

Hello Everyone,

Progress on my Riverine Indo-China/Vietnam build. I applied the decals and sealed them with Future. From the few photos I could find of French Hellcats the markings were minimal so I did the same. I am working on the Bombs and Rockets now. When they’re finished I will add the gun stains and engine exhaust streaking and some small detail painting.







Sincerely,
Brian

11 days and counting, mates, til this campaign is an official wrap!
Keep modeling!!!

Looks good, Brian

Looking forward to see it ready for action with full stores

FIVE DAYS and counting!.................................

Is everyone still building going to make it?
Don't forget to upload your "Finished Image(s)" into the proper Campaign Album When done...
Keep Modeling!

Hello everyone,

I have finished my French Navy Hellcat for the “Riverine Build” The kit is 1/48 Monogram and stock except for changing the wheels and tires with a spare set from a Hobbycraft Corsair. The decals came with the kit and they gave me some trouble, but I think they turned out okay. I experimented a lot with lightening the base color to get the faded, worn look.

About 120 Hellcats were aquired from US Navy surplus stocks and were not in the greatest of shape when purchased for use in Indochina (Vietnam) in the early 50’s they operated from both land bases and carriers. Because of their limited numbers they were used hard. So I depicted a pretty worn bird. Attrition to combat and accidents was also heavy and eventually Corsairs were purchased to replace them.















Thanks for good and interesting campaign,

Brian

Nice entry, Brian, a very interesting subject, as well...thanks for sharing, mate!

For the rest of ye, one more day to build and this campaign is officially over. so get busy!
Cheers,
~Gunny

Stick a fork in it, mates, another successful MSW Campaign has hit the History books!

The Riverine Campaign comes to a final today, remember to upload your finished photos to the proper Campaign Gallery, to receive your completion award.

Thanks to all who participated, and to Dus Adele for running a successful, interesting, campaign!

Keep Modeling!
~Gunny

Very nice entry, Brian. You did a good job on that one. It is definently a battered bird.

Thanks for a good campaign - a pleasure to participate

Greetings! I have been following this campaign closely, and have not had any pictures until now. (Sorry that the kitchen is the best lighting in my house).
I am glad that I found some pictures (like the 3rd one here) that shows the .50 cal mounted on the back. I love the extra Umph!
This LSSC will eventually find itself in a diorama with figures, a bit more weathering, and those fun aquarium plants! I've wanted to get this going for 2 years, and this group build finally got it out of my closet! Thanks!!

- Steve

Hello Jesper,

Thank you for the compliment. I eagerly watch your "Falklands" Chinook come to life!

Steve-O,

I like the picture with the crew and the .50! nice little model.

Sincerely,
Brian