stakor Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Hi, I just finished Polish Navy 1/48 Kaman SH-2G . Made out of the box with small corrections - i added GPS on the right side of the tail (this was mounted on Polish SH-2Gs since 2013 before the dragon). I also made a winch which is not present in KH kit but all SH-2Gs have it. Painted with cellulose Billmodel paint set dedicated to SH-2G. Enjoy. Pawel Okulski Edited July 22, 2017 by stakor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 A very nice build. Appears you had some good references. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Bravo! Outstanding building and painting, as well as photography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Really nice job. Wonderful details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Beautiful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks guys, I want to make another one once Eduard will release all his super seasprite sets. 22 hours ago, Tank said: Appears you had some good references. True... Anything you want :D Cheers, P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That looks awesome. I believe Eduard has released the photo etch parts. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi Floyd, Thanks :) They did. I have 2 interior sets and I wait for the 3rd which is ordered. Hope there will be an exterior set as well. P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diego84 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Really nice!! Excellent paintwork! Diego Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Wow, what a beauty! Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dekon70 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Wow, that is a great looking build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Did you have any construction issues? Anything we need to look out for if we decide to build this one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Ok that is some superb modelling there. I love that scheme even though it is pretty much one colour. The dragon does it for me though. I now have to pick up one of these kits. Are you able to share your photos of this helicopter? I am interested in that winch you mentioned. If I don't include it maybe I can say it is out for repair? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Very well done. I have that kit siting on the shelf looking at me everyday. I might just have to grab it and start building. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Fantastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Thanks :) Yes, there are some minor issues. I will be back home this Friday so I will try to make short review during the weekend. Cheers, P. Edited July 26, 2017 by stakor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 That is fantastic, well done! I have been on the fence as to whether I wanted to buy this kit, but I think you just pushed over the edge into buying it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) So... 1. Fuselage halves shifted. Pins have to be removed to allow correct positionin 2. At the front of the fuselage, parts near torque pedal should be slightly sanded at the corners - see Pappy121 excellent workshop at Helicopter Group Build. 3. Front left window wrong shape. I left it as it is in the model, but worth to know it's not correct. 4. Hoist. I think this should be corrected. I scratched it but you can use a hoist from the SH-2F KH model however you will have to add some elements as well. To place the hoist it is necessary to to shave off top corner of the bulkhead but you have to be careful because of the seat frame. I sanded a little side of the seat to make it thin but once you will use Eduard PE which is thinner it should be easier however I am afraid this can collide with the box positioned above the seat which is present in Eduard PE set. It have to be checked. And of course bulkhead PE part have to be adjusted. 5. Interior - I added some elements like fire extinguisher, bench (taken from SH-2F but this is available from Eduard set), 6. I noticed also some issue on the surface of te fuselage. I am not experienced with 1/48 scale as this is my first model in that scale ( i used to work with 1/72) so maybe this is common technology issue but using calullose paints which are covering excellently with a thin layer this surface issue was visible so I had to put more surfacer. 7 Declas. There are few Polish grammar mistakes... but suppose it doesn't matter for you ;) Poland has 4 SH-2Gs and each of them has some difference in stencils and there are some minor mistakes as well. Color of letters and stencils is not correct (see below). 8. Painting scheme is not correct in the KH instruction. Note below - there is US three tone grey color painting scheme - true that it is not always visible and once I said to a SH-2G pilot that there is two tone grey on the fuselage he couldn't believe until I have shown it to him ;). Correct paints are made by Bilmodelmakers (cellulose paints). I enjoyed much making this model !!!! :) BTW In 2012 I made SH-2G model in 1/72 using resin conversion to Airfix SH-2F so it was nice surprise to have it in 1/48 from Kitty Hawk! Edited July 28, 2017 by stakor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Looking super sharp. I so wish this one would come in 1/35 scale. One of the coolest looking helo in my book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pappy121 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 What a corker! Congratulations on a great build! cheers, Pappy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 NEAT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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