Green-Meanie

This is my first build for a good couple of years now although I've kept an eye on these forum pages all the while. I have a number of kits in my stash but decided to concetrate on this one for my return. I know in many peoples eyes its not one of the greatest kits out there but hopefully I can create something good out of it. The cockpit tub is not quite finished yet but here it is with Eduard PE added and painted. Since this isnt the most outstanding kit I've decided to add a few extra details. I've opened up the access panel on the left side and scratchbuilt the main transmission unit

I'm not aware of any 1/32 pilots but there are these very nice 1/35 Nemrod figures. http://www.historexagents.com/shop/hxprodu...uctCode=N35-201 I have a set myself and they are really nicely detailed.

Hi folks, After a bit of advice please. A freind of mine has convinced me to make a predator suit for this years Halloween (he's making an alien suit) I've started gathering various things to put it all together but am trying to fathom the best way to make the dreadlocks. Can anyone give me any advice on the best thing to make these with so they'll be at least semi authentic looking and not look like a bit of old rope. I'm thinking along the lines of latex moulded items but have no idea how to go about making them. I'm in the UK as well so may not have access to certain things quite as easy

Finished. I know the weapon loadout is probably not a likely one but I'm not bothered. As far as I'm concerned Hogs should be armed to the teeth! Hopefully I'll get round to making a proper display stand for it sometime but for now, I hope you like what you see. Thanks for all the positive comments along the way guys. :P

Dont Italeri make a 1/32 scale F-117, I'm pretty sure I've seen a few about.

Can't say I've had any problem with paint not sticking Klear coated canopies. I use Tamiya acrylics mostly, I wonder if the type/brand of paint could be the issue?

The end is near. Flat coat applied, flaps and ailerons fitted, access ladder fitted, pitot tube (made from a pin dipped in CA) fitted and a few other minor details added. Just need to do the ejector seat and pilot and attach the canopy, weapons and some final touches and that'll be about it.

If you can get hold of the two books 'Blackhawk Down' and 'In The Company Of Heroes' both have some very useful reference pictures.

Sorry no yellow but this might be useful to you. I've ordered from this site myself without any problems. http://www.quilting-and-stitching.co.uk/ca...2e6mem86pbbr3o5

Does anyone know if there is a Jaguar model out there in anything bigger than 1/48 scale? cheers. :)

I've changed the two hydraulic lines (brake lines?) from the plastic originals to copper wire but everything else you see is from the kit. I have also fitted an extra wire since the pictures were taken. :D

Been a while but here's an update folks. Lots of little fiddly things been done, and still to be done hence the slow progress. Got the flaps and ailerons/decelerons painted. They are not actually attached permanently yet but will be. Nav lights, laser pod and other various antennae attached and/or painted. Front part of canopy attached and painted. Main canopy still has a little detail work to do before its done. Landing gear painted and has been attached since these pics were taken. A few more little jobs to do here and there but the end of the road is in sight, at least for th

1) I'm pretty sure there were no seats apart from the two gunners seats (and pilots of course). 2) Pilots doors were removed for better visibilty. Also the doors were said to offer little by way of ballistic shielding so removing them would not significantly reduce crew protection. Get yourself copies of the books Blackhawk Down and In the Company of Heroes which both have useful info and pictures.

Not sure yet. There's a good selection with the kit though, so seeing as this is kind of a 'what if' snow hog getting ready for action I'll probably give it a good mix. Suggestions welcome though. ^_^

Nearly all the decals used so far have been the standard kit ones. The only exceptions to that are the modified 'AK' tail fin marking (which started out as 'NE' from the kit decal sheet) and the two stars and bars behind the cockpit which came from an old 1/72 F-22 Airfix set. I'm also in the process of making a decal for the H in front of the refuel door but haven't fitted this yet. :D

Finally got chance to take a few pics today, so here's how things stand right now. For painting the camo I created a mask using an enlarged copy of the snow hog scheme. I painted the green and grey then masked those areas using the photocopied plan with the white sections cut out. Later I went back over the edges of the white freehand to soften them slightly The whole thing was then futured and decals applied. I had to make the 'AK' on the tail fins by cutting up the 'NE' decals supplied with the kit, hence the slightly skewed edges. I am also making a decal for the 'H' in front of

I've noticed the same thing myself. It took a good few coats of Klear to get even a reasonable gloss finish on my A-10 so it would be interesting to see if Future is any different. And that last line by the way, sad but oh so true.

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I'm just waiting for my next day off so I can take a few photos in a bit of daylight. This first picture is the one which is my main inspiration for this build. I had this picture in a book from many years ago and always thought it looked cool (no pun intended). The rest are courtesy of other ARCers.

just like to say I recieved some of Phil's wash mixture the other day Superb stuff, so easy to use. If you havent already ordered some then do so, you wont regret it.

Sorry I dont actually know the exact weight. I put in three lead weights each about the size of a bullet. As a quick update, mine is now futured ready for decals and wash so will have some more update pics soon.

Quick question, how tall are Gundam figures in 1/100 ish scale? Had an idea to kitbash a gundam figure and MH-53 (or CH-53) to make Blackout and I'm trying to figure out what scale helo would be best. ;)

Been a while but finally got some colour on the thing. Most of the preshade was still visible after shooting the colours but I have done a little post shading in a couple of areas as well. I will probably do a little more to try and feather in the edges of the white and also as part of the weathering process. Also I modified the wing pylons by fitting the sway braces that come as part of the weapons sprue.

The wire strike gear in front of the rotor hub is back to front isnt it?

Looking forward to this one Erick, should be good by the sound of it.

Leave it and just mask it up before spraying any paint or matt coat. Dont try to brush the canopy with future as it wont have the same finish as dipping it. Thats what I'd do anyway. ;)