phantom Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 While I wait for a bunch of decals to arrive for a bunch of models I might as well start.......another. This is the Academy MH-60S in 1/32 which I picked up last year at Heritage con, for a rather nice price. This one is as of now going to be built completely out of the box including kit decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 So after work I finished step 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 At last had a day off. So I worked on the cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Great work on the cockpit! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks, I need a better camera. The control panel is actually rather detailed. More then the photo shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 This so far is a very nice build. Only putty is around the door frame for the side walls and the nose. Main body and tail are putty free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Fast work Phantom! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nice work Phantom Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Great stuff Phantom, that's gonna be a big one when done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Yeah, I am thinking about leaving off a rotor so it will fit on the shelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well, still liking this kit but found the need for some putty. Not much but I needed it. Will sand tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great progress phantom! I'd like to build one of these, but the rotor size would be a challenge to fit in my display area. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I HAD to get this kit last year. At Heritagecon it was only $50!!!!!! The 48 scale kit costs that much. The store that brought them must have brought dozens. Oh, the windscreen is only there right now to check the fit. It will get glue later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looking good, still don't know how you build so fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Beats me, the model gets maybe an hour a day. Maybe a couple more if its my day off. So today it got landing gear, which was no doubt the most time consuming part of the build thus far. Also some sensor comms stuff on the roof. Tomorrow is a day off, but the morning will be dentist, then two trips to the dump which is around 20 km away. Oh, I also cut of the black hawk extreme trailing edge of the tail and put on the navy version. Just cut the panels lines and its almost a perfect fit. Edited February 22, 2017 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Coming along nicely, paint shop will be calling soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yep, ready for paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Base colours on. But this one will be colourful, so stand by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What is the diameter of the rotor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Just shy of 48 cm. So pretty dang big. Thats more then 18 inches for you American types. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Yep, too big for the display case! Thanks for the info phantom, and the first coat looks good! Mike Edited February 24, 2017 by Ichitoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well first extra colour, black is on. Seems to have leaked a little under the masking tape. Repairs tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looks like decals are next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 About 90% of the decals are on. But now.....Me tired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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