Tomcat16 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Hi alls, today, I want to show you my last finish model kit It's a little Eurocopter AS350 B "Ecureuil" (Squirell), flying with french Gendarmerie. This call name is "JCB". The model kit is the Heller 1/48 (oups... 1/50) box,the only model kit of this nice helicopter (It's really pity). But with a little bit of personal work, it's possible making not too bad model. Some decals was specially make for this model. Pics now : If you have some interest of the work : http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.p...=28&t=24436 ...and special dedication for 'official supporter' of JCB : ;) http://www.foxalpha.com/forums/viewtopic.p...sc&start=20 Best regards. Edited June 16, 2008 by Tomcat16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Excellent work. The best build of the Heller 350 I've seen. Did you scratchbuild the high skids, or does the kit come with them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Brilliant!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Really an excelent job Congratulations..... José Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Nice work ;) Lovely looking Squirrel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow that is amazing!!! I love the open access panel and the glazing has been fitted perfectly. Everything about it is superb. Thank you very much for showing this amazing build to us. Well........off for another look Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat16 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hi alls, Thank you for your comments :huh: Did you scratchbuild the high skids, or does the kit come with them? The hight skids was in the "Sécurité Civile" box (the "fire extinguisher" squirell version :D ) with water tank, It's specific pieces for this version. Cheers, :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Great work Tomcat! :D I have done several AS350-kits, but none of them came out as good as yours! Especially good work on the "rubber" window frames. How did you manage these sharp black lines? On my kits these always ended up in a mess. :huh: I remember the Ecureuil-kit has also been released as a Gendarmerie machine but it only had the low skid type landing gear. Thanks for sharing! Gertjan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow! Great build! Two thumbs up for you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 WOW Outstanding build! Thanks for sharing! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devil`s chariot Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Excellent job. What a beautiful squirrel.Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What a great job. All the extra work you did really makes a big difference. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steven H. McLain Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 What a great job. All the extra work you did really makes a big difference.John What color and type of blue paint did you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat16 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi alls, Thank you for your comments What color and type of blue paint did you use? Hi steven, I used blue Humbrol 48 mixed with a rest of dark blue of my F4u7 Corsair. The blue gendarmerie is rather particular because it changes tint according to the ambient light (more or less dark). A++ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Mate, That looks absolutely sensational! I'm currently doing the RAAF AS350B version of this helicopter for the group build from the fire bomber kit but not to the extent you have done with the open cover. I'm opening one side of the cabin, but I am intrigued to know how you did the wipers and rotor as I am looking to do the same. I'm hoping to have the painting done tomorrow. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/an...l/A22-004lh.jpg Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Absolutely superb! This is the finest Squirrel model I've ever seen, congratulations on some outstanding work! I really must track down one of these sometime... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 top knotch! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat16 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Mate,That looks absolutely sensational! I'm currently doing the RAAF AS350B version of this helicopter for the group build from the fire bomber kit but not to the extent you have done with the open cover. I'm opening one side of the cabin, but I am intrigued to know how you did the wipers and rotor as I am looking to do the same. I'm hoping to have the painting done tomorrow. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/an...l/A22-004lh.jpg Regards Andrew good choice, nice squirel. For my work on wipers and rotor, look at the link "Master194 forum" I take some pics during the work. If you want other explanations, do not hesitate contact me Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El pibe vitina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Mon Dieu! Your Squirrel looks fantastic! I wonder how you achieve the deco pattern in pilots seats?? Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat16 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Mon Dieu!Your Squirrel looks fantastic! I wonder how you achieve the deco pattern in pilots seats?? Congratulations. Buenas tardes El Pibe Vitina, very simple : pics of seat, computer and...piece of paper and glue A++ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpeck Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 That is a cool looking Eurocopter AS350 . :huh: Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 good choice, nice squirel.For my work on wipers and rotor, look at the link "Master194 forum" I take some pics during the work. If you want other explanations, do not hesitate contact me Cheers I took note of how you did yours and did mine similarly. I have attached my finished Squirrel which is in the group build. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=157076 Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Air Ops Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hey, I building one of these myself and I need alot of guidence to do so. This helicopter is representing my dads work heli that he flys. I have so many questions to ask you starting with how to you make those extra parts. Spotlight, helmets, fire extinguishers, etc.... Also how do you make those seatbelts and seat patterns. please help me.... Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat16 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey, I building one of these myself and I need alot of guidence to do so. This helicopter is representing my dads work heli that he flys. I have so many questions to ask you starting with how to you make those extra parts. Spotlight, helmets, fire extinguishers, etc.... Also how do you make those seatbelts and seat patterns. please help me.... Jack Hi Jack, don't hesite to open a post on your build ;) , I would answer at your questions with pleasure. For spotlight and various equipements in the cabin, it's make with pieces of plastic. Rear seats was re-build in epoxy mastic and seatbelts with aluminium paper. I's necesary to have maximun pics of this parts before the build. For the helmet, i's a piece of pilot without the head and modified to be adapted in french helmet. Some pics of my work here : http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24436 Didier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 One of the most realistic Ecureuils ive ever seen. Amazing work like i said before. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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