marine4 ever Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 looks good! nice work using the PE. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Really nice looking work, looking forward to seeing more. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husker627 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Okay guys, it has been a little while since the last 'Helo 66' update so I thought I better post one. Since the last post, I have finished most of the PE that I wanted to mess with on the body. I had several frustrating issues and to be honest, got fed up and there are areas that show it. I have chalked it up as another learning experience to do better on the next kit that includes a lot of PE work. So, I primed and painted the main fuselage. I did the white during a very hot and humid day and the paint job was very rough and it shows it. Again, learning experience and move on. I covered her with two good coats of future, then applied the decals. The decals from Spruebrothers are outstanding and incredible! Way to go guys. Then I sprayed her down with two more coats of future and she is drying. I have some detail painting to do and then she will be ready for weathering. Mean while work continues on the rotors, main gear, tail wheel, etc... Here are some shots. I told you those decals are good! ...and my paint job was awful!!! This next shot is the my weak attempt to add a little more "detail" to the wench motor. Although there will be several errors and screw ups on the final build. I think now that she has her markings on, she will be a nice addition to my collection. More updates soon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 if i had a nickle for everytime i got frustrated with on of my builds.................... i'd have alot of nickles. looks good and keep pushing yourself. i like the markings too. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi It's very nice with all these decals on. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Very nice paint job! It's nice to see those coloful birds from the 60's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
53 Marine Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Very nice work, it looks great. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I too agree with the other guys She looks awesome and all that extra work really makes the world of difference. The paint always looks worse photographed and enlarged. It looks just fine to me. A nice clearcoat and it will be all good. Thanks for the update, you have truly done a masterful job. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husker627 Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Okay, time for this weekends update. I'm close to finishing this project. I have the little details such as the lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, and other little odds and ends to finish. Oh yeah, and the main rotor... That will be in the final reveal pictures. This will probably be the last update until I post the finishing touches and the actual reveal. Enjoy. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Great looking bird, I'm looking forward to seeing this one complete. Nice weathering, it really brings out some of your detail. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That looks awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 nice job! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That's coming along absolutely great!!! Cheers and keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Like those decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husker627 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Well here goes nothing. She is finish guys. What a learning experience. First time using so much photoetch parts on one kit at any time. Pretty complex kit for just my 5th kit back after a 15 year hiatus. Overall with all the mistakes I made, I am happy with the finish product. Here is one picture to finish my build thread and the rest I will post as part of my finish submission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 well done! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 congrats on a job well done! I hope mine looks half as nice as your. what did you use to tint your canopy green? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Great work...actually fantastic work as you put all that extra etch into it. Thanks for sharing your build Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
53 Marine Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Excellant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Very very nice man. That thing came out great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husker627 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 congrats on a job well done! I hope mine looks half as nice as your. what did you use to tint your canopy green? Thanks for all the great comments guys. It was fun. I look foward to watching all of you finish out your builds. TF51GREWISE - Nothing to fancy on the canopy. I did the usual cover the "canopy" for the lack or words in future and let it dry. I then masked up and sprayed 3 coats of tamiya clear green on the inside. It took 3 coats to get it even. Then I gave the whole thing 2 more coats of future. It worked really well. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That is one fine looking helicopter. Beautiful job. I am struggling on my canopy now, the green part that is. I guess I'll keep hitting it with coats, thanks for the tip. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Anther fast and precise build. Great work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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