Woody_ Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 So,here it is,my 4th project ever. As I mentioned before, instructions are useless,kind of joke. Paint instructions by numbers,but on assembly instruction are letters,and no way you can connect it :)/> Assembly instructons fails big,some parts missing in description,etc. References from web are must. On this project I used Eduard HH-60 Exterior,and lots,I mean,lots of scratch building :) I use Model Master Enamel paints,and for main color I mix International Orange with Chevy Engine Red,50/50. In the end,after 2 months, I must say I am happy how it went,and forget moments of frustration. Someone with more patience and expirience would done it better,but when I look at the model on shelf,I'm happy :) So here's some pictures: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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tobiK Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Wow, yeah, I like what I see! I hope mine would be like that one day, should be one of my next projects. But ...still scratch? Eduard does not provide every lump n bump for the exterior? Interior scratch building is nice too, but that s making it a one year project for me....urghh... Okee, your helo is superb!! BTW. the coast guard orange could be find in the maritime color range from Modelmaster...just a hint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thank you Tobik :) Eduard exterior is more for Seahawk,so you need to take some reference and use only parts that goes to Jayhawk. Rest is scratch :) And not to mention interior,by default kit is almost empty, so you need to do a lot of work to fill that space. I'm only begginer in this game,so I'm sure your bird will be much better. Didn't know for coast guard orange,now you tell me :) Regards, Woody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Wow...nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilleader501 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Guys I'm sorry for the language but this HH-60 is just BADASS. Dude you nailed the weathering and the detail in the rotor is awesome. I'm still working on kinks in a SAR HH-1N but you blew this out of the water man. Absolutely astounded with what you have done. Can we please have more detailed pics of the interior. You knocked this one put of the park thank you for sharing inspiration sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Yes, it s always the same, once your work is finished you get all the references and solutions you was looking for before...also a kind of "Murphy's law". I am not a master at all in scratch building and avoid it if possible even I like some plumbering with copper wire e.g. brake - or hydraulic lines at aircraft gear. May I ask what references you had for your build? Is there a kind of walkaround out? I found only the one or other WIP report for a Jayhawk. But mostly taken the Italeri HH kit and the Cobra Company Jayhawk conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Beautiful job! Same here, hope mine is somewhat anything like yours..... -JIm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Awesome job on the finish ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thank you all. I'm glad you like it. In real life it looks much better,but I'm no good with the camera ,and don't have special booth or lightning for that...but,I try to do my best. I will try to take pictures of interior (it will be hard to do it now tho) and few more details tomorow. About references, try this: http://kerns.smugmug.com/gallery/2320945_9EkfD#121386601 http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/mh-60j_6003/ http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/AWA1/101-200/walk158_MH-60G/part4/walk158d.htm http://www.fpkclub.com/airfest2008/photo_gallery_HH60.htm No walkaround,just look at the photos and try to reproduce it as best as you can :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Woody, It's really hard to believe that this is only your 4th model. The build is near on perfect. But your painting, decaling, and weathering is just simply superb. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 That is amazing! You don't see helicopters that often. Nice job on the decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Here is few more picture,I tried to show the interior,but it's kinda hard to do it now. So I included few pictures from time when I working on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Btw,my model have some mistakes,so just to worn all of you who will do this bird. I mean,we can find many wrong things,but I want to point just few important ones. Back seats are wrong shape,I didn't want to bother with it as they are hard to see now when all is done. Floor in the back cabin is wrong also,so you can check reference photos if you want to do it right. I didn't add gray paint and silver lines to end of main rotor. Black paint at exhaust is too long on my model,check reference photos. I didn't make wholes for steps to roof of the bird,my bad. Ok,I'm sure we can find more of it,but in 1/48 model kit,I think the realism and detals are just ok on my model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Woody, The interior looks fantastic. Very well detailed. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier/Viper Fan Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Fantastic, I love the Navy version Hawks, I just think they look much nicer than the Army/Airforce Hawks. But good job on a not perfect kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Really really nice. Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 30 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 The only mistake i see is that it is not in my display case! Awesome job! your scratch building work is amazing. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Woody, Looks absolutely great to me. Wow! you did well with this one. Stunning detail and subtle weathering :worship:/> Cheers, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zero Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davevw Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Amazing!!!! Can I send you mine to do? Ill send some paint too! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Bravo Woody :cheers:/> I am amazed at how well this turned out, being your 4th build and all!!! The details on the interior look great, really brings life to yer helo... and the paint job isn't too shabby either :thumbsup:/> You're well on yer way buddy, looking forward to the next build! /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thank you all for your kind words,it's the best motivation to keep going and try to do it better in the future. I'm far away from big boys in this game,but I have love and passion for it,and that's what's most important to me. @ davevw - yes,you can send it to me,but after I finnish my F-16 ADF,Su-27,F-14B,F-4B ... I just kidding,I'm sure you will do justice to your model,and proudly show it here in forum. Best regards, Woody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Wow, such a great build on a difficult model. I had a regular Sea Hawk started some time ago and it was driving me nuts so I put it away to think about finishing it one day. I also have this exact model to build too and it is good to see such nice results can be had, but with a lot of work. Your interior sure looks great too. Thanks very much for sharing. Too bad you did not have more under construction shots. I am sure I could have got some useful tips on the build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 @ skyhawk174 If you ever decided to build it,just ask whatever you want,I will be glad to help you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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