Bravosierra001 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 This is actually the second part of a two part build that I am doing to commemorate the Brown Water Navy aviation units HAL-3 and VAL-4. I have already completed the HAL-3 Huey in 1/72, and am beginning the Bronco now. It fits the theme so I figured I would get in the on the action in the group build. Here is how the Huey turned out. Yes I know I painted the rotors wrong and have since corrected the mistake, but have yet to take new pics. This is the general idea of what I am working at... Now on to the Bronco build. This is the Academy kit with the CMK Cockpit an a little Eduard PE to throw to boot. I got the cockpit fitted with out too much effort. Had to sand a little off of the top of the nose wheel well and cut a little off of the rear section of the pit area. Had to add a little plastic in the marked area to get the fit just right. All in all the fit is pretty good and easy to achieve (or I say that now.. LOL!!). Started on painting the pit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 This is actually the second part of a two part build that I am doing to commemorate the Brown Water Navy aviation units HAL-3 and VAL-4. I have already completed the HAL-3 Huey in 1/72, and am beginning the Bronco now. It fits the theme so I figured I would get in the on the action in the group build. Here is how the Huey turned out. Yes I know I painted the rotors wrong and have since corrected the mistake, but have yet to take new pics. This is the general idea of what I am working at... Now on to the Bronco build. This is the Academy kit with the CMK Cockpit an a little Eduard PE to throw to boot. I got the cockpit fitted with out too much effort. Had to sand a little off of the top of the nose wheel well and cut a little off of the rear section of the pit area. Had to add a little plastic in the marked area to get the fit just right. All in all the fit is pretty good and easy to achieve (or I say that now.. LOL!!). Started on painting the pit. Nice Huey! Is this Italeri kit? Cheer, let_models :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Nice Huey! Is this Italeri kit? Cheer, let_models I agree. Nice HAL-3 bird there. No, it's the Hobby Boss kit. I'm building one now and kitbashing it with a bunch of Italeri parts. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 A small update on the little Pony. Most of the work done has been in the cockpit and seats. I am learning that 1/72 is not really my cup of tea for these eyes and fat thumbs. Anyway the pit and seats are painted. and the IP's PE has been installed. I will install the glare shields after all of the gap filling and sanding of the fuse has been done. also got the wing and tail booms built up The stub wing has a huge gap. Time to bring out the super glue and filler and let the fun begin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Oh good. Its not just me that had that fit problem. Also be aware that the boom to wing fit can be dodgy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Oh good. Its not just me that had that fit problem. Also be aware that the boom to wing fit can be dodgy. Yea I did a dry fit of the wing to the booms and there was a small gap, but much more manageable than the one up above. To make it easier I just tape off the gap and then fill it with two layers of CA. The tape keeps it in the crack, and also provides protection of the surrounding areas of plastic while sanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 thats a great fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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