slick95 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) I'm going to build the RVHP RC-12Q Guardrail based on one of the aircraft my dad flew out of Ft. Hood, Texas. The kit decals are actually for an RC-12N, so I will be making my own to go on the RC-12Q 30701, which was the last of 3 "Q" models in extistence that was recently converted back to a "P" model. When I was on base last, I snapped a few reference photos of 701 before they headed off to Iraq...just in case a group build such as this ever came along. Now on to some pictures of the subject and the opened box. Here is an RC-12Q before conversion...this isn't 701, but it is one of the three Q's....obviously :o Here is 701 post conversion. Here is a picture that one of the guys from my dad's unit took of the RC-12 with some Sherpas and a C-12 at Ballad AFB in Iraq. He is a fellow modeller as well, but I don't think he is on ARC. (the RC-12 is on the left) And now a couple pictures of the box. SLICK Edited March 3, 2008 by slick95 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 wow cant waite to see this one started. i have never dealt with a reasin kit before so do post plenty of pics on your build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 I actually was able to get quite a bit completed today...and in a relatively short amount of time. Overall, the kit does not have much to it, as you may be able to tell from the box. I forgot to take a close up picture of the interior prior to gluing the fuselage halves together, but there really wasn't too much to it. The kit is pretty strait forward, fits well, and using CA glue it goes together fairly quickly. So here is the update after day one. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Great start Slick :unsure: Very interesting plane...if only there was 1/48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Hey Slick!! Nice pic!! I worked the RC's there in 93-94 w/ the 1st MI BN... Good luck on ur build! Looks great so far Dave Edited March 3, 2008 by Tomcat Tweeker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys! Today I was able to do a little more building. I glued the wings and tail assembly to the fuselage as well as the hump on top (I'm not sure of the exact name) and the ventral antenna. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 were and how much did you find this little kit, otstanding progess so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 This kit was actually given to me by one of the guys who works on the RC-12's out at Ft. hood. However, I do know you can buy the kit right from the manufacture (RVHP from the Czech Republic...I'm not sure what their website is) or you can go to Cooper's Models website: http://www.coopersmodels.com/RVHP.html The kit is rather expensive and I was fortunate to have this one given to me. You may be able to find one on EBAY as well. Cooper's doesn't have all the RC-12 kits for sale, they only have the "D" and "K" models. RVHP makes all the RC-12 models as well as all the C-12 Huron variants and many other resin kits in 1/72. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaburaya Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) This kit was actually given to me by one of the guys who works on the RC-12's out at Ft. hood. However, I do know you can buy the kit right from the manufacture (RVHP from the Czech Republic...I'm not sure what their website is) or you can go to Cooper's Models website: http://www.coopersmodels.com/RVHP.htmlThe kit is rather expensive and I was fortunate to have this one given to me. You may be able to find one on EBAY as well. Cooper's doesn't have all the RC-12 kits for sale, they only have the "D" and "K" models. RVHP makes all the RC-12 models as well as all the C-12 Huron variants and many other resin kits in 1/72. SLICK Nice build Slick. Glad you are building one and thanks again for the pics you sent me. Looking forward to seeing her finished. The RVHP kits here in England are just stupid in price, their 1:72nd scale Learjet runs out at £59, about $100. Good luck with the rest of the build I will be watching. Pete Edited March 6, 2008 by kaburaya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ya know what, I am very glad I decided to pop in here and see what folks were building today. I don't know anything about this plane, never knew it existed until now, but it is the PERFECT subject for a model! I love it! Looks like the love child of an E-2 and that Mitsubishi turboprop! How hard is it to switch from plastic to resin kits? I've done minor resin work, and carve up plastic with decent (but not great) skill. Aside from the resin dust hazard, I mean, is it harder to clean up, to line up parts, to minimize seams? Does it require more putty than average? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 How hard is it to switch from plastic to resin kits? I've done minor resin work, and carve up plastic with decent (but not great) skill. Aside from the resin dust hazard, I mean, is it harder to clean up, to line up parts, to minimize seams? Does it require more putty than average? It's actually not very hard. This is the first all resin kit I've dealt with, and so far it's working out great. As far as gluing resin is concerned, the only thing I was told that works is CA glue...and it holds very well. I've been sawing the resin parts of the blocks then taking some corse sand paper and sanding it almost down to the part. Then I start sanding with some finer paper. Cleaning is pretty easy...but everything will get dusty. Lining parts up is a little more difficult, but should in no way be a turn off from building resin. It's not that bad at all. I've actually been using quite a bit less putty on this model than all my previous models. The parts fit together very well. However, this is my first resin experience so I can't really compare it with anything else. Thanks all for the comments...and yes the price is way too high. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 you know thats not bad for that @55.00 i paid a heck of a lot more for a plastic kit. i may get one of those. if i am not mistkaen we have some verison of the rc-12 fliyng out of ft stweart and ft hunter in georgia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ok, I did quite a bit of work on the "Q" today. Before, I said that there wasn't too much filling and sanding involved, and I had already done some of it. Well, after a closer look at the model........... I noticed after I walked away from the model for a week then came back, that the seems were a little worse than I had previously thought. The pictures made it look worse than it really was, but some of the seems were still fairly deep. I also cut out and sanded the windshield to fit. I masked the windows and glued on the windshield. Even though I spent an hour sanding and test fitting the windshield, it still fit like crap. It's a bit too large, so there was some putty needed. I also glued on the antennas that are to be painted grey. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 B) Don't use up all your Tamiya man!! AW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) Lol! Don't worry, the model is small enough that I really didn't use too much putty. I do need to make my Tamiya last until they come out with some more...or change to some other putty like the suggestions I asked for. SLICK Edited March 17, 2008 by slick95 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 moving along very nicley cant waite to see some paint on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That is something you dont see everyday!!! really nice work so far! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky 01 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Nice progress !!! Besides: electric bird's rock anytime !!! "Check Six....." Spooky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 How's the Q Slick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Hey guys...sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been busy finishing the Pitts to ready for the first flight, so I haven't done any building in months. Next week I plan on having time to build, because the Pitts made it's second maiden fight today. SLICK Edited June 15, 2008 by slick95 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MusicOn Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I know I'm eager to see how it's going! I bet you thought we'd all forgotten! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Pulled the Guardrail out for about an hour today to do some final filling and sanding before a coat of primer. I hope to have it primed, and possible the final color applied by the end of the day tomorrow. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 What color grey would you suggest the RC-12Q is painted? SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Somehow I missed this thread.... Looking really great SLICK. Cannot wiat to see the finished model, and having seen your previous work on ARC, I am sure this will turn out just as STUNNING as all your other Models... Well Done... HOLMES.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Well, I didn't make my goal, but I did get the primer on and filled and sanded a few more spots. Here are some pics from today. SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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