hawkwrench Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 There's a post on FB that either they are doing a MH-60M or a Block 152 HH-60 upgrade. At least that's what I take from it. Oliver, no model will ever be 100% accurate either physically (detail can't be made that small) or materially (no tools available), so going forward, I agree with your mantra--"to each their own" and I can promise you my models will not be 100% accurate either. Rivet Counter in my book does not mean EVERY detail HAS to be included, that would be physically impossible, but just to be able to stand back and say "Wow, that looks real". That's what I model for. If I offended you, I am sorry. Let's just move on and keep on building great helicopter models?--shall we? Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) Hi Look guys I am not offended. I am just trying to make it clear that my motto is "To thine own self be true". So thank you for understanding that no model can be 100 % accurate but all any of us can do as modelers is our individual best. I'm here on this forum is to discuss my modeling skills and techniques. I suppose this could include accuracy, but I don't want to go round and round about that issue again. I would rather that someone discuss how I could improve on a specific technique or skill that I'm lacking. I don't have any problem sorting that sort of criticism, because I feel that's how we can all benefit and grow. Isn't that the purpose of this forum? Oliver Edited December 26, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElboogiE Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Just like I said in the past, it is just a model. Please press on. I need to try and copy your techniques!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElboogiE Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Here is something that I always wanted to know after looking at the WIP on your huey. How in the h. e. double hockey sticks do you create the seat belts? Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) Here is something that I always wanted to know after looking at the WIP on your huey. How in the h. e. double hockey sticks do you create the seat belts? Richard Hi Richard. I used Eduard photo etched belts and buckles. Thanks for the comments. Oliver I see you are building a BlackHawk SOAR . How far along are u?..I am debating on gluing the inside posts to the fuselage first instead to the cargo floor... What did u do on yours. Any pointers? Edited December 26, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Oliver I enjoy reading and watching your builds. I don't have the exp. you have . My self ,I like building them out of the box ( I hope , I did not offend you by that ) . I like the fun of building them . open box glue parts air brush Tamyia paints are great hand brush , I have hard time with Tamiya paints I may switch brands . Sad part no hobby shops .Internet orders only. Thanks again for your builds rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Oliver I enjoy reading and watching your builds. I don't have the exp. you have . My self ,I like building them out of the box ( I hope , I did not offend you by that ) . I like the fun of building them . open box glue parts air brush Tamyia paints are great hand brush , I have hard time with Tamiya paints I may switch brands . Sad part no hobby shops .Internet orders only. Thanks again for your builds rick Hi Rick I have been following your build. I can relate about having trouble with some paints.....me, its with silver paints from any brand, no matter how i try I always mess it up. Glad to hear u like the builds. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) Working on the floor and tail rotor pedals area. The box in the back behind pilot seat is in process of behind done. Edited December 26, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Since you drive MH-60S's but don't recognize it as something essential, does that mean it's not there? I'm not being facetious about this as I truly would like to know. The parts are from the Eduard UH-60 interior set based on a US Army UH-60. This set of lower boxes actually show up in some Army UH-60's, but not all. I have come across internet photos purportedly of the interior of an MH-60S and the boxes are there. Since I am near production of an MH-60S detail set, knowing the truth about these boxes is really something that could be meaningful to round out the set. Chris M It is not there hence why I asked my question. Pretty simple really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Without input from someone who actually knows, we can see that misrepresented publicly available images can lead us in the wrong direction.This is not meant to be any criticism of Oliver's work, it is meant to illustrate that "g**gle" searches can bring up other people's mistakes and cause the viewer confusion. Thanks for clarifying the point. Chris M Edited December 27, 2014 by Chief Snake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Glad to help. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Dadeo911 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Hope I'm not seen as hi-jacking your thread but I have a question: What are the holes in the floor for? (Red circle in the picture). When I was dry fitting my model they don't seem to have a purpose and actually make it so the floor has a huge gap by the door. I also noticed corresponding holes in the roof section. I can't see the things in later pictures of the floor. I assume you removed them. Chris Edited December 28, 2014 by Dadeo911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 In the standard UH-60 models they are holes for the troop seat support. Chris M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) The circled holes are for the legs of the back seats. I made the mistake or removing mine since i will install seats in the back.will add holes Edited December 28, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks guys! That makes sense now. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Front doors removed Needed to check IP angle cause it looks off to me. Edited December 28, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Now its starting to look like a hawk, more updates please... Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 thanks. update soon. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElboogiE Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Great Job on the cabin Oliver. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks Richard. Heres what I am working on. Edited December 30, 2014 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 You have access to all kinds of scratchbuilding tools being in the TV industry, don't you?-lucky you! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 You have access to all kinds of scratchbuilding tools being in the TV industry, don't you?-lucky you! Tim Hi Tim Some but not that many tools available for our small stuff, mostly 1/1 ratio stuff. I do like the idea of someone making a square jig...if u don't mind i will borrow your idea and try to have someone make one for me. Do u have any clear photos of the back of the seats(pilots seats), i do have one but i need one a little clearer than the one i got. Where do all the wiring on the seats go, any photos? Your roof is shaping up nicely BTW. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hi Tim Some but not that many tools available for our small stuff, mostly 1/1 ratio stuff. I do like the idea of someone making a square jig...if u don't mind i will borrow your idea and try to have someone make one for me. Do u have any clear photos of the back of the seats(pilots seats), i do have one but i need one a little clearer than the one i got. Where do all the wiring on the seats go, any photos? Your roof is shaping up nicely BTW. Oliver Well, I'm certainly not Tim and this IS a UH-60M so there may be some differences, but here is what the pilot seats look like in the Mike model. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Ray, to the rescue once again. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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