let_models Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Here is my 1st build 1/72 Italeri UH-34J Sea Horse of this group build. I hope to get it start ASAP.! For the color I'll used the decal of US Marines of 'Yankee Papa' (YP20) squadron legendary during the VN war, I don't recall were it's come from but it wasn't an after market decals, may be from other old kit I guess?!, Cheer and Happy New Year 2017 with all your guys!! let_models, decal Edited August 16, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I really look forward to seeing this one. You always do great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Great choice Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think the Hobbyboss H-34 came with the "YP"-markings. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Sorry for the delay in here, because I got an un-expectation demand from my 'superior commander' to take care one of the most 'important mission' around my house...! you know what I mean, do first then complain later...he he!! First thank for the support of 'Falcon20driver'' Grandboot' and Hajo L.', I have some small up date for the build, as you know Italeri kit has some error on it, and here you go...just fixing them on the week end! yea! HajoL you reminded me the decal definitely from hobby Boss... trotor kit tail rotor reverse of spinning direction: trotordone you're notice even the instruction has error too...! seat also I try to work on the pilot seats, removing the kit seat belt and add a custom made one later... and that's for now guys! seat1b let_models :) Edited August 16, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good work fixing the tail rotor. I didn't notice till you said something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Good job on the tail rotor. On mine I just off the post and attached it to the other side. To me it was easier then trying to get things correct 4 times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 great attention to detail. I likely would just have put it back in the box... lol. My pet peeve with the Italeri MH-53E, is that the MAIN ROTOR is the wrong way around... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Tank said: Good job on the tail rotor. On mine I just off the post and attached it to the other side. To me it was easier then trying to get things correct 4 times. Yes! that was the quick method same as mine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) I did some progresses last WE, installed some seat belt for pilots seats and passenger seats , created a cargo net on the back section of fuselage. ( I found a good REF. of H-34 walk around on ARC gallery) cargonet This is my technique to use paper for it, just cut them off then glue with a small drop of CA on the end first, then randomly bending to simulate a 3D effect...no fancy like photo etch! I think it turned out not too bad... seatbelts OK I'll post more work later ...Oh Boy! I have to scratch build the collective sticks next, because the kit didn't have them!! neither of them... event the 1/48 Revell or Gallery or 1/72 Hobby Boss kit...don't have it, Nada..! Question: any one has a clue what is the interior color of the cockpit and cargo compartment on H-34? thank in advance! let_models, :) Edited August 17, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I checked the Gallery instruction and they say: aircraft grey (Gunze H 57). Flat black for instrument panel and middle console. Good idea about the cargo net! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Beautiful work on those seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yes indeed! Beautiful work there. I too am building a UH-34J so you are my hero for the moment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Thank for your comment 'falcon20driver' 'tobik' and 'Dutch'... really appreciate it! I try to scratch build the collective sticks but, after several time trying to do it, I have a feeling my finger was bigger than the parts, that what my fellow ARC just said…I gave up, because it was small or may be…I’m getting old now, what’s ever the reason is…you know that he he... Here come the rescue solutions: I pulled my re-usable mold making putty out and make a copy for them, also another extra seat for the crew chief… crewseats Then I added some extra details on the cabin: a rooftop, a mounting bracket for the machine gun,separate the pilot’s windows then on the fuselage added some lines (?) I guess it was hydraulic pipes? (please correct me if wasn’t) by using the tie wrap which you seen them a lot in grocery store...The results turned out not too bad, even ‘my fingers Bigger than the Parts’!! Here you go I hope you’ll like it! So the IP next, please stay tune for more! let_models Edited August 16, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) for those of who interested on the re-usable mold info. it's called 'Oyumaru clay' I got them at eBay...it's very handy when you dealing with a quick process to get copy of the small parts! hope it help! let_models Edited January 30, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avn Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Excellent scratch build and detail. May I ask where do you get a re-usable mold? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nice work! I like the quick thinking solutions that don't involve a bunch of after market parts. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Looking great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great modelling shown here! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I've never been able to put together a h-34, so you have me as your great viewer. Edited January 28, 2017 by Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks all for the kind words, I worked on the IP last WE, but the Super Bowl game keep me interrupt little, back and ford between it…Oh Boy, that’s lady Gaga things he he… but no issues with that my modification on the IP continued, make it look little more busy, here is the results: IP_mod Also I did it with the center console: I gave them a paint jobs, the modifications was not 100% accuracy but good enough compare with the original kit parts... and that’s all for now hopefully will paint the interior next! let_models, Edited August 15, 2017 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 That's a great job on the cockpit, especially giving the scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nice work. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Very nice details on the cockpit! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lifeline Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Great job on the IP... How did you that? I always tried to do the same with plasticard/Pla plate, drilled with pin vise tool but the result was not as good as yours. Cheers, Mario Indonesia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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