Remington Box Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) Thought I would start with something that would take minimal aftermarket so contrary to my signature, I am working on this BK117. Well damn, looks like my pictures didn't load on Photobucket! I guess I will try again tomorrow! To suffice for now, here is a picture of the bird in question: Edited February 6, 2010 by Remington Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) One heck of a cool subject Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has some cool looking ambulances to go along with their helicopters. Edited February 6, 2010 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 The paint on that doesn't look too bad, but I'm sure the decals will be fun. Neat subject though, Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Got the decals ordered just now... I will have pictures of where I am at tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Cool, cant wait! I must say tha is a fantastic colour scheme! Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) Here is where I am at now... I am in the midst of filling, shoveling putty and sanding the Grand Canyon between the engine housing and fuselage... My crew member/flight nurse/pilot/whatever I want him to be So long for now! Edited February 16, 2010 by Remington Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hey Remmington Now thats looking great my friend! I love the interior and especially the sliding door looks awesome! Nice clean work indeed, she really is looking great! Thanks for the update Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Looking good bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Remington, She's looking really good! Of course, now I have to go outside and make sure that my stretcher is still in my aircraft... It was there this morning(LOL)! Just as a suggestion, unless you are going to use a bit of creative license, the oxygen tubing and mask are not usually found on rotorcraft crew members, as we don't usually fly high enough to require them. Can't wait to see your next update. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Not a huge update... got the decals in the mail from Fireball Modelworks... Awesome service, pricing and order time! Just need to fill the gargantuan trench between the rotor housing and the body and I will be ready to paint... I got these just at lunch so here is the artwork for now... I will get pictures of the actual decals hopefully (as well as the tail boom attached) tonight Oh, and David... ya the pilot may not get done for awhile... he is a Verlinden Top Gun figure so I have a bit of plastic sur....excuse me resin surgery to do on him to make him look somewhat like a civilian pilot... This is probably a borderline creepy question..but do you have any pictures of your choppers pilot? Also, do you still need any help designing decals or did Tim get you all fixed up? Give me a jingle (anyone) if I can be of service. Edited February 19, 2010 by Remington Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 WOW! those are some kick but decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Want a copy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Want a copy? Way to much on my plate to even think about building her. Thank you for the offer tho bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) Did you do the artwork yourself? If you did what program do you use? The 135 is coming along well, we get one from PHI occasionally, but due to the altitude the AS350B3 is the prefered helo. Actually the EC-135 is the one I'm using for my avatar pic. Not the same as the one you are doing obviously but I've got lots of pics if you need anything for general detail of a medivac EC-135. I'm guessing you will be using a lot of microsol to get those decals to lay down nicley though, the fuselage seems to curve in every direction where the kids are supposed to go. Edited February 20, 2010 by Aaronw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Aaron, Yes, I did the artwork, Fireball (Joseph) printed them... dang fast also. I gave him the artwork on Friday of last week... so a little less than a week when you factor in the weekend and the holiday on Monday. I generally use InDesign as that is what I am familiar with but I am starting to use Illustrator more.... The Live Trace function is sometimes a life saver! Tell ya what... I will upload the PDF of the decals onto my personal FTP site sometime next week and I will put the link here for whoever wants them. This thing is kicking my butt for sure.... it is a pain to get the gap filled... hopefully I can get some paint on her this weekend. I am assuming I should buy a tanker load of MicroSol... we will see The tail is in oven cleaner right now... I think my primer decided it wanted to be rhino liner or sand paper or something... it is really rough, more like a non slip coating...I stripped it hopefully it will turn out well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Got her all in one piece finally... pictures sometime tomorrow... Man, seeing it all together sure helps the motivation factor! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 She is all in one piece... I just realized my model club meeting is next Wednesday and the theme is choppers... Gonna have to push to get this one done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice project! I rarely pay attention to civilan subjects but this one is really looking good so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice bud! If your going to rush it, rush it smoothly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 The plan is mask and prime tonight Yellow tomorrow Red Friday Blue and clear Saturday Clear Sunday Decals and RBF covers after that :P we will see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 The plan is mask and prime tonightYellow tomorrow Red Friday Blue and clear Saturday Clear Sunday Decals and RBF covers after that :P we will see Yeah, painting sucks when one cannot work in hours and must work in days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Remington, Looking great! Just as a suggestion, if you can get your hands on a food dehydrator, it can speed up the drying time between coats... Can't wait to see it progress. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 The white is on and drying.... I have a couple ideas for cutting the ARC for the red color... does anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) cpoud117... I just noticed your comment... I am flattered :) Wayne, you and Aaron must be pretty happy... the thread for this GB that says what everyone is building has almost 700 views! David, thanks... this will all be Krylon spray bomb... so I don't think that will be a problem... thank you though Here is some photo proof... man color helps my motivation! Edited February 25, 2010 by Remington Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Having the base coat on is always a nice step, a good indication you are beyond 50%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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