Winnie Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I was not going to do that! but however, I needed a kit for clubnight, so dragged it outta the stash. Miiiiiight throw in a tad of Eduard in the front office, if it feels right, all doors closed, and easy, slap together just to get another one finished! The academy sets are easy to build, so we'll see what progress is going to be like! I'll keep the piccies to a minimum, simply because they tend to slow my enthusiasm! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I know what you mean about the photos slowing you down. I'm always amazed how much more productive I am when I'm not in a bunch of GBs. No need to document every piece you glue on, if you can just get each major stage that is fine. I've got an old Microscale set for a 1/72 Whidbey Island HH-46 which was one of the ideas I had been considering for this GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) I was not going to do that! but however, I needed a kit for clubnight, so dragged it outta the stash. Miiiiiight throw in a tad of Eduard in the front office, if it feels right, all doors closed, and easy, slap together just to get another one finished!The academy sets are easy to build, so we'll see what progress is going to be like! I'll keep the piccies to a minimum, simply because they tend to slow my enthusiasm! Cheers H. Never built one of these in 48th scale. must be a good size bird. piccies as in Pictures or pieces/parts? Edited February 5, 2010 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Cool! Sounds like a huge aircraft... will it have the florescent orange stripes on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Wayne S: piccies as pictures!! hehe. It has been assembled to most major form now, I'll see what I can do about pictures later. Have some dayglo orange on it, now waiting to put on some engine gray, will happen today I believe! then clearcoat and decals. If I keep this up, I'll be as quick as Phantom! Anyways, the HH-46 is longer than the sea king with the rotors spread (the sea king is folded) so it is not a terribly large machine! Have a 1/72nd Hobbycraft in the stash somewhere, that got the SuperScale treatment, never did complete it, and it is 2500 miles away now! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 OK, so the machine is out of the paintshop, however there is need for some 'touch-ups' on variosu portions of international orange, as I STILL have not learnt the lesson on priming the model first... Anywhoo, it looks stunning, and will be even better when I can throw some more colors and touch it up. Then it'll be decal and detail time! antennas and wheels here we come! Did get bogged down tho, as I suddenly did my CH-118, and Phantom made me buy a OH-6A at the show, and now I am making a totally unrelated USNTPS OH-6A just 'cause!! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Started the touch ups yesterday, and I am really looking forward to throwing some more of the "international orange" so that I can clearcoat and decal this sucker!! I really like the orange and engine gray colors! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Did some touch ups, and they worked out great, now in decaling stage... Funny how leaving the camera in the pouch has let me finish 2 models in no time flat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Sooo here she sits! ready for small details and some nice weathering! Cheers H. PS, that is the WIFE's desk, mine is too messy! Edited March 3, 2010 by Winnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Looking good bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkrasna Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Nice chopper!! Just curious. What is the meaning of the yellow lines on the rear part? Primož Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Nice chopper!! Just curious. What is the meaning of the yellow lines on the rear part?Primož If your talking about the ones I think you are. Those vertical lines are pointing to the steps locations. This is a F-15, it is pretty much the same idea. Edited March 3, 2010 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbishop Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Nice chopper. One of my favorites, looks good. So when are we going to see pics of the CH-118? lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Nice chopper. One of my favorites, looks good. So when are we going to see pics of the CH-118? lol. THe CH-118 is in the "hangar" already! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkrasna Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 If your talking about the ones I think you are. Those vertical lines are pointing to the steps locations.This is a F-15, it is pretty much the same idea. Thank's for your explanation! Primož Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbishop Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 THe CH-118 is in the "hangar" already!Cheers H. Cool, just saw it, nice work on that one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 And masks are off, flat coats on, only need the APU exhaust and she'll be in the hangar! Starting to tacle the last beast now! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 YEAH!!! Nice Chopper.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Very nice workmanship ! ;) I remember seeing those quite a few times during Pt Mugu airshow weekends ... Thanks for the memories ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 As one of my friends used to call them, he's by the way a very experienced pilot who amongst other machines have flown the canadian equivalent, the Voyageur. SO the kit: Academy HH-46 D, Kit decals, Eduard Zoom interior. Some flaws, the Mr. Solution and Mr. Setter were too strong and left CRATERS under the decals, much to my chagrin, and the decals did not want to "snuggle" properly. On the other hand, if you disregard those little things, and the fact that the APU exhaust is still in the tweezers on my workbench, it did not turn out half bad. I chose to do the exhaust mostly black this time, but miiiiiight be convinced to change it at a later stage. Colors used: Orange, mix of red and orange from Vallejo Gray (16061) from Gunze Aqueous acryllics black also gunze. Weathering: Mig Pigments wash (dark) and closs/flat coats by Testors acryllics. Cheers and be gentle, but constructive criticism is welcome (promise I won't cry) H. Together with his friend the Labrador on the shelf! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 She came out nice bud. Seems the 3 blades and different heights work ok for shelf room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbishop Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Together with his friend the Labrador on the shelf! Really good work! Are those 1/48? If so which kit did you use for the lab and where did you get those decal? And how did you make that spot light. Wow. Wonderful craftmanship! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Really nice build! Really like the paint scheme, nice to have some color, complements the Labrador. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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