B-1 Nut Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Gents, I only have a couple of pics of this model taken. I just moved home to Alabama and broke the main rotor mast. Once I get that fixed I'll take a few more. This was not really a "fun" build for me. My Isracast set didn't fit very well and the kit itself had some fit issues. The kit was bought second hand and a couple of pieces were missing from the box. They were little pieces, but were still missing. I also think some of the plastic was a little warped. All of that aside, I was relatively pleased with how it turned out. I still want to re-do the TADS system one day because I wasn't happy with how it turned out. Good thing it can be removed easily. Cockpit was Aires, FOD covers are by M&M Armycast, Decals were from the "old" Saraf sheet by Isradecal. I have the new sheet too, and the old sheet eclipses the new one in detail and quality in my opinion. The paints were the exact Humbrol mixtures quoted on the decal sheet.....with some MM acrylics and enamels in various areas. To my eye, the camo colors look perfect. I was impressed that Isradecal got the mixtures so close. However, after mixing the Humbrols, I did figure out the correct Model Master enamels mixtures to use. I hated using the Humbrol paints. Maybe it is because I've never used them before, but I definitely do NOT prefer them to Model Master. I'm sure some of you guys can pick up the mistakes and omissions I made. It took first place at the Tulsa IPMS show last month. Hope you like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Sweet Serpent! Looks really nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimVereecke Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Sweet Serpent! Looks really nice! I can only agree! Nice Apache Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Great looking Saraf, Jed. Congratulations on the win. So where you moving back to? Stop by Auburn and say hello if you are ever up this way. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 ......So where you moving back to? Stop by Auburn and say hello if you are ever up this way. Ray Ray, I moved back to Dothan. Hopefully I can swing up by Auburn in the fall. I want to go to a game, maybe. I haven't been to one in 10 years or so. JED Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Neato! Great-looking helo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 wow, apache looks always great in the Saraf camo. Great model, congrat for the first place Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thats one great looking Apache. I can see why you took first place...well deserved. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired GunPilot Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 A beautiful finsih! I love everythig about it even with the difficulities you had with it. Outstanding. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow Mech Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The Saraf looks awesome! They took some really great pics of it! Brock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Great looking "Israpache" and congrats on the welldeserved first place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 WOW !!! SIMPLY THE BEST ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Excellent ! I love the look of Israeli AH-64s ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepard Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Awesome....great-looking helo!! shep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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