midnightprowler Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 That is stunning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi guys, Thank you for your comments. Hi Alexander outstanding job. I realy love the fabric effect on the seats, it is pot on. You are sure the central part of the harness (the roundel) is not too big ? again, love your work Norbert Hi Norbert, Thanks for the interest and comment. BTW, I'm a fan of you job too and follow your threads with much interest. As for the 'roundel', I think it's really that big as I could judge after examining refering pics. Anyways, we may ask our Kiowa experts over here. ;) Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaktwist Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Really glad to see you back building! looks brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Once upon a time a modeller comes along and well lets say, blows you away by his ability to bring little pieces of plastic into a masterpiece......Alexander you are that guy. Truly amazing. I always loved the Kiowa, it was my very first entry into model competition. Cant wait to see more of this magic. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've spent two evenings reading this thread from the beginning and I'm kinda sad there's nothing else, so far, to read! what a journey, Definatly Oliver and you are from another planet, I've seen good modelers, excellent modellers, but you guys are ridiculous! Alexander I can't buy say WOW! great job! I'll be following this epic build for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi guys, Here I am again with small update on the pedals. But firstly I have to say my huge thank you for those sweet words Rotorman and Kiki said. Thank you guys, I'm really flattered. You caressed my vanity. :)/>/>/> Well, into the update. I'm not to launch into a screed on how I did this or those part but just to post the pics. Anyway, any questions are welcome. Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Dear Alexander, talents view with great results. :clap2:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiowafixer Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Cheers! Alexander Bravo Sir, Very Well Done. Make sure you add a bunch of sand and grass clippings under the foot pedals when you close this area up with the chin bubbles. It is amazing the kind of things I have found in this area over the years. KiowaFixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Alex Right on bro. Love it. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottr5213 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Great job Alex, You have gotten me wanting to get back in to the game, I have been out of modeling for quiet a few years due to my eyesite going to crap it was starting to affect my job but now have it corrected. Will the interior be offered as a detail set? Edited May 7, 2014 by scottr5213 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Dude, get an optivisor, it has helped with my eyesight, its worth it, I just got the exterior, Im wanting the interior too, but at the pace I model it probably doesn't matter how long it takes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALEXANDRE REZENDE Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alexander, Wow! Very detailed! Great job you are doing with this kit! []s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi guys, thank you much for the interest and comments. Bravo Sir, Very Well Done. Make sure you add a bunch of sand and grass clippings under the foot pedals when you close this area up with the chin bubbles. It is amazing the kind of things I have found in this area over the years. KiowaFixer Thank you KiowaFixer, I'm happy you like my build. As for spraying some dust onto the chin bubbles, the idea is nice. I actually added some but so that not to overdo it. Well, some more progress on my Kiowa. I have added some bits and pieces all over the body. Thanks for looking and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Words fail me! That is some great scale modeling! Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi Alexander So many details. You did something special to get that irised effect on the windscreen ? following this with respect Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looks so awesome. Beautiful work. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) What a great and amazing skill you have . I wished , I had a small percent of that talent Rick Edited June 5, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl h Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 very nice work, Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yep, stunning! Some of you guys like yourself Oliver & Norbert etc are masters at your work! Words fail me on this amazing (epic) build! Very inspiring indeed. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Great work . Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hi Alexander So many details. You did something special to get that irised effect on the windscreen ? following this with respect Norbert Hi Norbert. Sorry for so delayed reply. But better late than never. :)/> Time really flies. Well, first I used #2000 sand paper on both inner and outer surfaces of the canopy and then I treated the surfaces with Tamiya polising compaund, finish, with the use of soft clothing like that stuff one can find inside, hope so, of every cellphone kit. Thank you guys for the input. I will post some updates very soon that there are lots. ;)/> Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 More updates, please..... Eastern, do you know if zactoman will release an interior detail set? Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 More updates, please..... Eastern, do you know if zactoman will release an interior detail set? Rod. Hi Rod, I haven't heard fron Chris since October. He just typed he was too much busy. As for the interior set, he was about to resin cast those bits and pieces that he poured the molds and sent me all the parts yet ages ago. So I of no clue what he is up to for now. Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Hi guys, I think it's about time for some updates. Too much water flowed by since I last posted any updates so there are some. The first ones are how I upgraded the tail rotor. First I cut it into pieces just to leave only the blades to be used. Then I drilled hole 0.2 mm diam at the smaller end of each blade that then to fit each blade to a central part I soldered beforehand using 0.2 mm diam drill bit and brass wire. Just like that: After the blades had been glued to the central part I drilled holes in each blade where compensators (or how they call them) are to be mounted. After that I used a brass wire to fix it where the hole was with CA glue: Then you just cut the ends leaving about 1 mm from both sides: Then I made those hickeys fixed on the root ends of the blades: After that I made compensators (?): Well, to cut it short, this is how the tail rotor looked like after all those bits and pieces have been cobbled up together: More soon. ;)/>/> Alexander Edited December 23, 2014 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Most awesome, Alexander! That is one beautiful tail rotor. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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