doupnik Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Regards Andrew +1 Say it isn't so!!! ;) Delays are not permitted. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 wow. great work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) Had I known I'd stir things up like that I never would have said anything! Thank you for the interst you've shown and for keeping me in line: I'll see if I can proceed with both projects in order to complete them both in time. NO DELAYS! wow. great work! Grazie! So, here's this weekend's progress: The cyclic stick (added Cobra Co's grip and wire) The overhead instruments (Cobra Co's resin and Eduard's PE) The rear instrument panel (Cobra Co) The main instrument panel (Cobra Co's resin and Eduard's PE) One of the doors (not the band) (Cobra Co's resin and Eduard's PE) I swear the other door looks exactly like this one ... well not exactly exactly! Edited September 21, 2008 by Avus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotor_head_Dan Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Looks great. Just to nit pick but your power control levers (the center two handles on the upper console) are in the idle position. Here is a link to some detail pics of an Army UH-60A. Keep up the good work. Dan http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh114/r...n/hawk%20parts/ Edited October 2, 2008 by Rotor_head_Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Very very nice !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Thanks Dan and Charles! Just to nit pick but your power control levers (the center two handles on the upper console) are in the idle position. Thanks for the information. My helicopter will be on the ground after a mission so with all systems turned off. Would the position of the power levers be correct for this state? You'll be asking: if your helo has the systems turned off why are the instruments of the main IP turned on? Answer: because that photo etch was like that! Here is a link to some detail pics of an Army UH-60A. Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Do you have more? Edited October 3, 2008 by Avus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 nice progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 nice avus!! my jaw hurts from grinding my teeth out of jealousy! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Man, that Eduard PE makes a huge difference. Wish I could afford it for my build, and the CC resin looks awesome too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotor_head_Dan Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I was just giving you a hard time about the power levers. I wouldnt mess with perfection, no one will notice once its in place. One thing I did notice is that you are missing the tracks that the pilots seats set on. If there are any particular shots that you need let me know and I will try to head into the shop to get them this weekend. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Thanks Rocat, Dan (both of you) and Adam. Adam, the aftermarket stuff really adds detail but, as I said earlier, it's not enough; there is still a lot to scratch. Dan (marine4ever) there's nothing to be jalous about: you two helos are outstanding pieces of work. I'm sure as soon as you get your cockpit-kit you'll build a superior MH-60K: you've already proven good at Army helos! If I understood correctly what you're talking about, Dan (Rotor_head_Dan) those rails are attached to the seat in the kit. But thanks for the offer to take pics: if you still have the chance I'd take anything you can get. Hope to have an update later today. Edited October 5, 2008 by Avus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Got another question for ya. I noticed on mine, the curved pieces that go around the windows for the gunner & the crew chief, there's a huge gap around the window, and along the door opening for the troop doors. Did you have this happen, and if so, what did you do to correct it? And do you have a huge gap along the roof panel? Im thinking about putting in a .010" sheet that covers almost the entire roof of the interior, to cover the visible gap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Got another question for ya. Actually they are two?! I noticed on mine, the curved pieces that go around the windows for the gunner & the crew chief, there's a huge gap around the window, and along the door opening for the troop doors. Did you have this happen, and if so, what did you do to correct it? Yes, gaps a-go-go! I used putty and a piece of Eduard's PE on the cargo entrance. This picture should claify: And do you have a huge gap along the roof panel? Im thinking about putting in a .010" sheet that covers almost the entire roof of the interior, to cover the visible gap. Been there done that: had the same problem and adopted the same solution. Edited October 5, 2008 by Avus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Now to the promised progress. Sides: Roof: Started painting the pilot: My better half asked why I painted the back of the pilot, since it won't be seen once in place ... she can't understand! I hope to be done with the interior next week-end. Edited October 5, 2008 by Avus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Ah, I see you attached the sides to the fuselage. I built the interior & then put it inside the fuselage. Unfortunately the gap is so large I dont think that putty alone will work. I think for the gaps around the window Im going to put in pieces of .020" styrene and hopefully it'll fill the gap mostly. For the gap around the door, Im going to use my contour gauge to get the shape of the interior part, and then hopefully I'll get it cut close enough that I wont need any putty to fill that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Very exlent mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Charles! Ah, I see you attached the sides to the fuselage. I built the interior & then put it inside the fuselage. Unfortunately the gap is so large I dont think that putty alone will work. I think for the gaps around the window Im going to put in pieces of .020" styrene and hopefully it'll fill the gap mostly. For the gap around the door, Im going to use my contour gauge to get the shape of the interior part, and then hopefully I'll get it cut close enough that I wont need any putty to fill that one. I made some dry-fittings and figured that glueing the side bulkheads to the fuselage before putting the halves together would be the best solution. Using styrene to fill seems the best solution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yea, I think you probably went the better route. Looking back, I think I wish I'd done that, instead of doing it how I did. But thats just how it goes, hahaha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 outstanding stuff avus! that camo detail on the back of the pilot is the mutts nuts! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Outstanding work there Avus! i do enjoy popping in and out of your updates to see what you've done and the comments of others. Keep up the good work! I'd hate to know the value of everything you've put into it in aftermarket gear when it's finished. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Outstanding work there Avus. The camouflage pattern on the pilots vest is incredible, hell the whole thing is incredible. Keep up the great work Sir. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks Dan, Andrew and Dave! Your appreciations really spurn me to contiune to work on this messy model. I'll do my very best to complete it before the deadline. In the event that I shouldn't complete it for that date I'll continue to work on this model and I'll keep bugging you with updates. Before you start yelling at me again: THIS IS JUST AN HYPOTHESIS! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks Dan, Andrew and Dave!Your appreciations really spurn me to contiune to work on this messy model. I'll do my very best to complete it before the deadline. In the event that I shouldn't complete it for that date I'll continue to work on this model and I'll keep bugging you with updates. Before you start yelling at me again: THIS IS JUST AN HYPOTHESIS! :lol: anyone that can use the word hypothesis in a sentence about modeling is O.K. in my book!!! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 So the term "hypothesis" is correct in that context ... good to know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yes it would since the APU is running all systems would still be on until you turn them all off prior to shutting down so you are correct in having the MFD's on with the PCL's (Poewer Control Lever's) as we call them at idle, It would also be correct to have the PCL's in the off position and have the systems on too. Great job looks awesome Erick Thanks Dan and Charles!Thanks for the information. My helicopter will be on the ground after a mission so with all systems turned off. Would the position of the power levers be correct for this state? You'll be asking: if your helo has the systems turned off why are the instruments of the main IP turned on? Answer: because that photo etch was like that! :wub: Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Do you have more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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