rotorwash Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well just to prove I have been doing SOMETHING on this bird. Here are some pics of the nearly completed hoist. Now I have to paint all those tiny friggin wires! I really like how the hoist control turned out. I also put the ceiling on the cabin. I have been working on the fuselage halves as well, but nothing noteworthy just yet. I am going to try to do my best to get her done on time, especially since I have learned Joseph has her markings on the way! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Great stuff Ray. Its coming along nicely. Now git er dun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giles Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well just to prove I have been doing SOMETHING on this bird. Here are some pics of the nearly completed hoist. Now I have to paint all those tiny friggin wires! I really like how the hoist control turned out. I also put the ceiling on the cabin. I have been working on the fuselage halves as well, but nothing noteworthy just yet. I am going to try to do my best to get her done on time, especially since I have learned Joseph has her markings on the way! Ray Ray, Love your hoist. Great scratch work! I also have my doubts about finishing my "OOB build" on time. Please keep going. Cheers, Giles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for the kind words guys. I finished the hoist tonight. Here it is sitting in it approximate position in the cabin. I realize now that the cable reel is too large, but I ain't changing it at this stage! Probably going to do a little touch up painting and maybe a semi gloss coat and the hoist will be done. On to the fire suppression kit and closing up the fuselage. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 great stuff! impressive scratch building. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Awesome interior, and that hoist is great! mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Nicely done Ray. I really like the job you did on the hoist. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Thanks guys! I'm definitely the FNG here, but you guys have inspired me to at least give this whole scratchbuilding thing a go (John, your KW is off the chart and Mason your AH-1T is incredible). While I have to say that it is rewarding to make a one-of-a-kind part, I would suggest that others with my level of experience (basically none) try a little more OOB build first! I have been working on the fire suppression system tonight. Hopefully. I'll have pics soon. I'm headed to Rucker tomorrow for a little more inspiration! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 i said it since the first post! Am gonna love this build! ps Ray we need to talk about some Huey pictures. soon i will resive 4, 1/48 Huey's i think i will need your help with some picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) i said it since the first post!Am gonna love this build! ps Ray we need to talk about some Huey pictures. :D soon i will resive 4, 1/48 Huey's i think i will need your help with some picture Charles, Thanks for the compliment. I have really enjoyed watching you build what is it 4 Hueys while I try to get this one finished! As for pictures, after tomorrow I hope to have enough pictures to keep even you happy, my friend! Stay tuned. Ray Edited December 17, 2008 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 You keep proceeding very well! I like how the winch turned out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ray, keep up the excellent work on this Huey. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thanks as always for the kind words. I may not finish this baby before Jan 1, but I'm going down swinging! I finally got the old girl on her skids and I just finished priming her for the white paint to come. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Primed and ready for paint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Paint is on! engine cowling and rotors are just put in place for effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 looks Awesome!! i cant no wait to see it done! looks soo neat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 What's the difference between the first and the second picture? Just kidding it looks great and doubly so if you consider how tough it is to get a uniformed white coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks Charles and Avus. I am going to whip this beast yet I think! All I have left is flat coat and a few last minute touch ups and to install the fire supression system. But the bird is almost done. I got till midnight tomorrow, right? Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 It ain't perfect, but it's done! Yeah, I know I know I need to give her a wash to pop the details, but the semi gloss coat isn't dry yet. Hopefully, I can do that and finish the fire suppression system tomorrow. Anyway, at least I'm glad I didn't quit. It ain't over till it's over! Comments, criticisms and suggestions welcome. Thanks for all the support on this one guys. Would have probably stopped a while back without all the encouragement. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Very Nice Ray!!! I'm glad you stuck with it because it certainly turned out great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ray, well done on your Huey. It's looking good. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ray - that is one nice looking Huey. I like the clean white paint scheme. Great work. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 I am FINISHED!! Finally, I have completed a project. This was my first 1/48 build and my second Huey. Learned a lot and found out I still have a lot to learn. Final tally: scratchbuilt hoist and fire suppression system, misc Eduard PE, kitbashed tool chest in cabin, rebuilt rotor linkages from wire as the kit parts didn't reach the stabilizer bar. I also gave her a final wash to help bring out some highlights (Sorry Mason, I liked her clean as well, but it's a Huey after all!). Highlights don't show up as well in daylight, but I like natural light for photos. Decals were made by Joseph at Fireball and they ROCK! Thanks again Joseph for the excellent decals. They make even my amateur efforts look pretty good. Finally, thanks again to everyone in the Group Build. this has been an awesome experience and i have seen some masters at work here. It is an honor to be a part of such a great group. Gonna go put this baby in the Fished build thread and take a break for a while. Happy New Year everybody!!! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Ray i just have one word for this PERFECT!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.