DanW

Really nice!

I've been quiet for a while but I keep working on her. Still searching for a perfect Gunship Gray. I checked de-canned Tamiya, MR Paint and Hataka. I will probably go ahead with Hataka orange series.

Nicely done Sir!

Poland signed the deal for 32 F-35As this morning with delivery starting in 2024.

Wonderful job on this one! I recall building the same kit as a child but from 1989 Italeri boxing. Also VF-142 but slightly different scheme.

Not bad so far except the fuselage halves. There was a gap between them and I had to thin the walls to get the fuselage closed.

Small step forward. Fuselage halves glued together after a week of sanding and dryfitting.

HH-60G update: - The LS-600-50 first aid kits have been redone. I was really unhappy with the previous ones. They were too big by about 1.5 mm and too smooth. - Ceiling has been complete. Oil drain hose added (made from optical fiber and painted with clear orange). Also missing ribs on the starboard have been scratch built. - Gunners' seats are complete. I added cushions made in epoxy putty and Eduard seat belts. - Cabin is closed now. Next step: fuselage. https://www.flickr.com/photos/97358250@N06/albums/72157711819615131

36118 - Gunship Gray

The tanks are from the kits. They are in both MH-60L and HH-60G kits.

All the cockpit consoles, sticks and seats are dry brushed. Dashboard top cover edges are highlighted with watercolor grey pencil. I do not plan to expose the avionics boxes in the nose so I did not brush them.

Cockpit almost done. Gunners' seats still to be finished. https://www.flickr.com/photos/97358250@N06/albums/72157711810908981

That's not going to happen. After I bought and dry-fitted Revell's 1/32 echo Hornet I'm gonna stay away from this company for a while.

Thanks. Seems like I have to scratch build these.

Fuel tank and FRIES done.