Eastern Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Hi there! I've managed to deviate from my usual modeling path I used to follow for last three years and started something that would inspire me at the moment I found myself being bored from my scratch build projects. :)/>/>/>/>/> Having searching my stash I found very nice MRC kit I bought years ago - OH-58D Kiowa. For the first time I wrapped my mind around the idea to build it straight OOB, except... Well, actually to build models straight OOB is not my style at all. That's why I started googling in anticipation to find a lot of nice refers but... alas! I've just found a few. Thanks to some ARCers who responded on my thread at the Research Corner and posted some links and pics. After examining the refers I've set my mind on making an upgraded version of the helicopter. I've started building the kit (you can find some in-progress pics here: http://pilot64.gallery.ru/watch?a=nF1-ghJk ) but I'm still at the research stage and looking for more refers. I address all my prayers to all Kiowa guys who are putting their hands on that nice little whirlybird every day and can make (or maybe have got somewhere in their folders) some nice photos of the helo. If you by chance have some pics of the "dog house" and the exhaust from above, please share! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander :cheers:/>/>/>/>/> Edited January 25, 2015 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Alexander, Yes MY friend it is time you started this beauty.. Seeing your link, the work is very good and neatly presented and FLAWLESS work from you...I have been waiting for you to start this whirly bird and I'm gonna enjoy this.. I wish you all the best :) HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camophilip Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Nice work so far!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Alexander,Yes MY friend it is time you started this beauty.. Seeing your link, the work is very good and neatly presented and FLAWLESS work from you...I have been waiting for you to start this whirly bird and I'm gonna enjoy this.. I wish you all the best HOLMES Hello Mr. HOLMES. I much appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Yes, now I'm completely on the build and the amount of various improvements is growing bigger and bigger. :) And there are some inaccuracies I have to fix. Can't leave them as they are. I know that fixing them is time consuming but I can't help my meticulous approach. :) Hi camophilip. Thanks for dropping by. ;) Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Floyd has a nice Squadron book on the 58 plus some nice resin bits. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/oh-58d_home.htm The work you have done so far looks very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Great work so far. I love it. I beleive I sent you the book and the parts. You'll like them both and they will be VERY helpful. Keep up the great work and keep us posted. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm really liking the work so far. Alexander - what kind of glue did you use to secure the styrene strips inside the windshield? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kuman Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Alexander.. you have an awesome build of the Kiowa.... much much much much better compared to how my Kiowa turn out after completion and yes.. Floyd's resin make Kiowa looks better.. <_< My Kiowa can be viewed in my website (excuse the mess) :) kuman http://kumanworks.110mb.com http://kumanx.blogspot.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Alex My prayers have finally been answered.....you are building an helo......yeepeee!!! Cant go wrong with the Kiowa. I just took a look at your progress....Wow! I love that cockpit work. As always your skills are just simply amazing... Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarioK Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I love it <_< You did a great job on the firewall in the cockpit and now I0m waiting to see the rest. When your set is done, reserve some for me Mario Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Great work so far. I love it. I beleive I sent you the book and the parts. You'll like them both and they will be VERY helpful. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.Floyd Hi Floyd! I'm glad you like my progress on the thingy. I actually have started making the "dog house" but if you intend to send me your resin set it will be much appreciated. Hi, Oliver! Glad you dropped by and are at "me-likes-your-build" mood. Thank you for your kind words, buddy! But when it comes to helicopter modeling, I take a back seat for you. Hi, 11bee! I used Tamiya's Extra Thin Cement to glue the strips to the windshield. I used the brush which is fixed on the cap, applying the cement to the strips very carefully. I protected area adjacent to where the strips was supposed to be glued with masking tape. Mario, thank you for appreciation of my start. Thank you, guys, for your kind words and encouragement. I'll keep you posted. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander <_< Edited March 18, 2011 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Alexander..you have an awesome build of the Kiowa.... much much much much better compared to how my Kiowa turn out after completion and yes.. Floyd's resin make Kiowa looks better.. :D My Kiowa can be viewed in my website (excuse the mess) :) kuman http://kumanworks.110mb.com http://kumanx.blogspot.com Hi kuman. Your Kiowa looks pretty nice! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin. It must have been someone else. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin. It must have been someone else. Sorry for the misunderstanding.Floyd Ah, I see... Never mind. I'm looking forward to receiving your book. Don't forget to sign it for me. ;) Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin. Well it's such a small country population wise I could see how you could get confused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I address all my prayers to all Kiowa guys who are putting their hands on that nice little whirlybird every day and can make (or maybe have got somewhere in their folders) some nice photos of the helo. If you by chance have some pics of the "dog house" and the exhaust from above, please share! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Hello-oooo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi guys! I think I have to keep you posted so here are some pics to show my playing with the "dog house". I used 0.5 and 1 mm thick styrene sheets to make the house. I think no need to comment step-by-step process. It's seen clearly from the pics. I misshaped it a bit so I had to apply some amount of Tamiya putty to fix the shape problem. Here are some pics: To be continued... Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Great work Alex! Отличная работа! Буду следить за процессом с интересом. Когда будете делать вооружение - дайте знать если нужен ствол на 50 калибрю У меня есть точеные. Андрей Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Crazy, beautiful work.. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Great work Alex!Отличная работа! Буду следить за процессом с интересом. Когда будете делать вооружение - дайте знать если нужен ствол на 50 калибр. У меня есть точеные. Андрей Hi Andy! Thanks for appreciation of my build but it's modest enough and pales beside your absolutely smashing work on your MH-47E. Насчет предложения, спасибо. Только я предполагаю использовать 70 mm Rocket Pod и Hellfire Launcher. Cheers! Alexander :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Amazing work! Looking forward to see this one done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hi there! Now that there's some progress on the "superstructure" and the "dog house" I'm to place some images to show how it looks at the moment. :P While examining reference photos I revealed some inaccuracies I had to fix. So I've added some plastic here and there: The dog house is given its shape and it quite suits me: Next step was mastering the rotor head wall or bulkhead or what term stands for it. :P Then I used a stretched sprue to simulate junction of the dog house with the superstructure: ..................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Then I used some Tamiya Putty on the fore upper portion of dog house and now the "house" is almost done: Brass mesh added: Now the trouble is that I lack of images to show the "superstructure" from above, especially in way of the exhaust. Hey guys, if someone has nice pics of the area, please share. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Alex. you crazy man it looks fantastic. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Now the trouble is that I lack of images to show the "superstructure" from above, especially in way of the exhaust. Hey guys, if someone has nice pics of the area, please share. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Great job scratchbuilding that piece! I would have taken the easy (lazy) way out and given Floyd some business but I'm glad to see that some folks have the skill to do things like that on their own. With regard to the pictures, when I was doing my build, I remember seeing an awesome shot of the top that would answer all of your questions. Not sure if it is posted on my WIP or somewhere else. I'll try to check tonight and if I find it, I'll put it up. Keep up the great work! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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