salvador001 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone, starting this year, heres my second model im building. Ive choose to build an UH-60 medevac. For the build ive picked some aftermarket stuff like the Werner Wings Medevac interior, Werner Wings decals, Eduard Big Ed, Resin wheels, and other stuff. It will be my first Blackhawk model so hope i make it correct. Man, this model is huge, so heres what ive done so far. Hope everyone likes it and i will appreciate you could help me. Thanks. Rod. Edited May 7, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice job so far. I'll be watching this build! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Best of luck with this ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Rod, Going to the dark side for 2016 I see! Looking good. Best of luck with your Hawk. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Great start..Another Hawk in the making. sweet start indeed. will be watching as well. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Looks like you are off to a good start. Great job so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huey_crew_chief Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cant wait to see this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Awesome start! I will be following this as well! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thank you guys. Ray, dont you think im letting the hueys down. Hueys will be always my first choice in modelling. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Well guys, i painted the windshield trying to simulate the blue tint the real deal has, it is not perfect but i do like it. What do you think? Thanks. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Put against white background. Might be easier to see the contrast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Ok guys, made some work on the internal structure of the windshield, i painted the middle section and upper windows in smoke. Laterals are painted in metallic blue very thinned. Doesnt look like the real deal but im happy with the results. I hope you like it. Greetings. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Real nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Very nice work so far. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 hey dude, any updates? I am truly interested in your medevac build! :) -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Ramon, i have done some progress in the hawk and lakota too. I will post the photos later tonight. I have realized this model is so difficult to build. Just to mention a few, the floor and roof leaves huge gaps on the sides when fuselage is closed, so as the back wall. You have to sand the external hook housing in order to fit the fuselage when closed, if not, you cannot close it. Other problem are the gunner pillars, the resin ones are great but they need to be sanded and detailed specially on the middle. I made some work on them, ill show them to you. Thanks. Rod. Edited February 17, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 ...I have realized this model is so difficult to build... i know EXACTLY what you mean! there are so many things that need to be modified, adjusted, fixed, or replaced that it is hard for me to not sound like a complainer while i post, but i try to at least sound positive while i work on my hawk. its worse that i am building a specific one that i used to work on and had my name on it. i have to balance between making the changes that i can while improving my skills and the quality of the build, and ignoring the ones that would stop my progress and leave this kit forever unfinished. still, i am having fun with it, problem solving and everything, and i hope it is fun for you too. Looking forward to seeing your photos and sharing techniques! :D -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ok guys, heres a little update on my hawk. I started gluing some PE on the pit, plus modifying the rotor housing and detailing the gunner pillars. These pillars are half werners wings and kit ones. I bought a set of resin wheels, and these are fantastic, they even have the brand AVIATOR labeled in them, just like the real deal. Well, heres the photos. Hope everyone likes it, and i hope to finish this one by late september. Thanks. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nice, are those wheels from Shapeway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Rod, You got some really cool stuff here! I especially like what you have done at the crew chief window! Nice work dude, I might steal some of your ideas! :) -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nice, are those wheels from Shapeway? Yes they are Tiger, they are worth every penny. Kit ones are too small and lack of detail. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I thought they looked familiar as i was just looking at them the other day. Did you have to do any cleaning on them since they are 3D printed? Thanks again. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) I thought they looked familiar as i was just looking at them the other day. Did you have to do any cleaning on them since they are 3D printed? Thanks again. Mike Mike, the wheels are very sharp with no flash, you only have to clean them with soapy water as they come with a little grease, thats all you need to do. You should get some, they are awesome. Rod. Edited February 19, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks Rod, I have them in my shopping cart while I search what else they might have that benefits this chopper ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Depending on when your helo is depicting, you could get the SPM M240H for the doorguns. They look really nice. I used a set on my MH-60S. You will need to buy two sets though if you want both guns the same since there are one each of two types (with and w/out front hand guards) in the set. http://www.shapeways.com/product/JDRXKZNGT/1-35-spm-35-026-m240d-machine-gun?li=search-results-1&optionId=57071446 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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