Helo_Dud

Smooth transaction and fast shipping, thanks Ty! Happy Modeling, Joe

No…this will not work. I made the mistake some months back, while getting ready to paint a Coast Guard Helicopter I grabbed a bottle of the orange and dumped in some alcohol to thin down. While sturring the paint it turned into a globing ball of goo. I’m sitting here thinking what the hell man…then it dawned on me that I was a dumb arse. Happy Modeling, Joe BTW: I use 91% alcohol for all my acrylic paints for thinning. Will never use anything else ever.

Thanks Tony for the sweet and fast transaction. Good guy Happy Modeling, Joe

Gentlemen…Jeremy is one hell of a guy. Anyhow…hey J’ do you have any Tamiya ODS Brad’s. Call me if you do. Happy Modeling, Joe

Here’s a peek with a coat of paint, the color is a mixture of Tamiya’s Buff & Deck Tan with a few drops of Flat white. Happy Modeling, Joe

More to follow… Happy Modeling,

I’m calling this finished, well the building portion at least. Next is the painting and weathering. I just have a few interior detail to work out, I’ll post photos of the cockpit later. I had some request that I show some close-up photos…

Well nothing as of these days. I used to be a Union Ironworker, the guys you see putting up steel columns and beams. 10 years ago I had a bad accident (fall) which forced me into retirement. After five surgeries and two years of being depressed I got serious into modeling. Most of what I know is self taught something everyone could do. I had many modelers ask “how do you do that†“I wish I could do thatâ€Â…well you can. Just start cutting plastic and gluing. Over time you will achieve with no problems. For me the most valuable tool is the 6inch/150mm steel ruler. Ha

Another nicely done Stryker K-5, again the weathering looks great! Happy Modeling, Joe

That looks great, really digging the weathering. Happy Modeling, Joe

And the last photos show the X-Ray panels installed. I also started the wiring that needs finishing. I also made the X-Ray panels to be functional (moving up & down) Happy Modeling, Joe

I made some progress and getting closer to painting…which I’m hoping to do on Monday. Fire extinguishers Side X-Ray panels Dry fitted… Hydraulic arm that lifts panels up and down.

Roy, Alexander…thanks guys! Tiking…Thanks man! And it’s good to see you here. Happy Modeling, Joe

Thanks man! and i'd say around 8 to 9 pounds of evergreen, no kidding.

Here a little more work from yesterday, the fenders, bracing, mud flaps and wiring/hoses for the bumpers finished. I’m working on the main X-ray machines right now and once finished it’s onto the nickel and dime stuff…mirrors, spot lights and such. Happy Modeling, Joe

Happy Modeling, Joe

After a small break I got back to adding some plastic to the Husky project. One of the small problems was what to do about the axels. For one I was not into scratching one so I went digging around the parts boxes. I started of with 1/24 and 25th trucks and cars axels but found nothing. So into the 1/35th parts and found something somewhat I could work with.2 ½ ton axels from AFV club M35 kit. I just added in the rest, so so. Next were the leaf springs and shocks with a few pieces of brass rod. As I said earlier I can’t recall what/where the nuts and bolts are from, bought them way back in bu

Lortabs and Kid Rock! and if you answer 'What!"...then you just don't understand. Happy Modeling, Joe

Thanks for the great comments Deacon, Prop Duster and Zoomer. Happy Modeling, Joe

Yeah that's what I hear As for the CROWS MG, yeah that would work with the two man Husky. I'm doing the single operator version of the Husky. There might be one with the system and only used while the vehicle is stationery while the EOD guys disarm a found EID. Happy Modeling, Joe

Thanks man!

Yeah I know what you mean, that’s what drew me into making her. Joe

This is my second M1117 Guardian, first was out of box. This time I wanted fill the interior with all openings open. I had a hard time locating online reference but managed to get enough to get started. I still need front interior shots of the driver and passenger seating. Happy Modeling, Joe

Small update. I took some time off from this project to start and finish a few others. I hope to have this finished before the end of February Here are the fenders, what a pain. Next up are the shock mounts, leaf springs and axles. I also made the conscious decision to thicken the three windows and frames. Happy Modeling, Joe