RKic Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi all, I'm joining this build late, but looking at all the great models here has me inspired. I'll be contributing my old(ish) hasegawa Mi-24 in 1/72 as its the only chopper in my stash, and I promised myself not to buy any new models until I finish something Anyhow, before I begin, I'm curious about the main camo colors (standard Soviet decals for this build) would be in Tamiya and Polly Scale paints. and what shade I should use for the interior? I hope it turns out as well as some of the other kits I've been seeing here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Welcome aboard Ralph!!! I'm afraid I can't be of much help with the paint colors but I'm looking forward to seeing your "Devils Chariot" come together. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 MM makes a Russian Interior Blue green. I tried to use the Stockholm page but can't seem to find the color in what you want. I will keep looking for the exterior but its similar to blue gray bottom and green/sand top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 is it the same shade of sand as that on USAF and USN aggressors from the 1980s ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi I made some progress over the weekend. The office is almost done. I painted it in Polly Scale Soviet Green, and gave it a dirty brown wash. Seat cushions are in light gray as per the instructions. The console decals went on without a hitch. I still need to add the gunner's instrument panel and control stick thingy (can you tell that I know nothing about choppers?) I began working on the figures. They still need to have their faces, hands and helmets painted. Hasegawa said to do them in bright blue - but I'm not so sure if this is correct. This same instruction sheet called out for a sea gray interior. This is why I'm asking questions about the exterior finish...Hasegawa's colors just seem wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El pibe vitina Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Welcome and enjoy your build. Nice to see a Russian helicopter in this GB. Cya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 I decided to leave out the figures since their poorly molded faces are proving impossible to paint properly. I have repainted the seat cushions reddish/orange as per a photo floating about the web. I have also applied some tape harnesses, which I need paint now. I saw one photo on the web of the interior on an Mi 24, and immediately behind the forward seat is a green rod running transversely across, behind the pilot/gunner's head. Does anybody know what this is, and where it runs to? I'd like to model it as it looks rather prominent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Love the Hind. Have that same kit too. Keep us posted! Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 some major progress. Now for all the little bits on the fuselage. Its like building a tank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Utter failure! I was base coating the model and the paint came out light and powdery. While trying to strip the paint I snapped off two little antenae and one of the 37mm cannons. I tried and tried to glue the cannon back on, but it just would not stay straight. This got me worked up into a fury and I broke the model into little pieces. It was quite cathartic, even if I did cut myself in the process. My only regret is all the time I wasted masking the canopies... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Utter failure! I was base coating the model and the paint came out light and powdery. While trying to strip the paint I snapped off two little antenae and one of the 37mm cannons. I tried and tried to glue the cannon back on, but it just would not stay straight. This got me worked up into a fury and I broke the model into little pieces. It was quite cathartic, even if I did cut myself in the process. My only regret is all the time I wasted masking the canopies... class A mishap!!! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sorry to hear about your "little" issue. The good thing is you can start another model! Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 sorry to hear about that... be sure next build will be better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ...And it was going so well too..Never mind Ralph, these things are meant to try us but you can strat on another model eh? HOLMES. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Sorry to hear that. Its something Ive done myself a few times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 hind meets hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 So now go to next kit. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sorry to hear about your mishap! You can still make a "Hind-Down" diorama! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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