salvador001 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Hello guys, This is my current project, the Academy MRC UH-1C converted to a Salvadorean UH-1M with the toilet bowl as seen in action during the 1980s-90s war in El Salvador. First of all i want to thank Ray(Rotorwash), he provided me the kit for free,(thank you my friend) I am using a lot of aftermarket sets such as the Eduard Big Ed, Fireball Modelworks M158 rocket pods, brass GAU-2 minigun barrells, and a couple of scratch pieces. Heres some in progress pics of the cockpit, and some already painted bits. Hope you all enjoy! Rod. Edited June 2, 2018 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huey_crew_chief Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 YES!!! Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 My pop corns are ready to enjoy this!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Glad to see you starting this beauty, Rod. I can't wait to see what you do with her. The cockpit looks great! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 What a great subject. Did you scratchbuild the toilet bowl? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swashplate Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Awesome work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 18/3/2018 at 8:09 AM, 11bee said: What a great subject. Did you scratchbuild the toilet bowl? Thanks John, the toilet bowl is from Fireball Modelworks. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Heres some other update guys, im almost done with the interior, just need to finish the back wall and roof. Hope you all enjoy. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Beautiful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I want to jump in and fly this :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Ok guys, heres some other update photos. I scratchbuilt the whole roof and back wall section using 0.10 styrene sheet. Im almost ready for painting. Hope you all enjoy. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 THE MASTER STRIKES AGAIN!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Fanfreakintastic! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone, Ive made some progress in the last days, so the model has some CARC on it and im starting weathering, this is how its going. I hope to finish this one by next month. Hope you all enjoy and feel free if you have any questions. Rod. Edited May 14, 2018 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Out of this world!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesusNut Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looking great Rod! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huey_crew_chief Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Freaken amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 This is one good looking Huey. One to be proud of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 12:22 PM, salvador001 said: Hello everyone, Ive made some progress in the last days, so the model has some CARC on it and im starting weathering, this is how its going. I hope to finish this one by next month. Hope you all enjoy and feel free if you have any questions. Rod. Hi Rod, Could I trouble you for close up pics of the strela mod panels on both sides of the engine? Trying to scratch build it but have no ref pics of how it looks like close up so can't do the mounts etc... TIA Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Looking great Rod. Where did you get the placard for the cabin? It's nice to see a Mike-model in CARC. Didn't some of these carry 500 lb bombs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 5/18/2018 at 7:04 AM, 11bee said: Looking great Rod. Where did you get the placard for the cabin? It's nice to see a Mike-model in CARC. Didn't some of these carry 500 lb bombs? Thanks John. Yes, some were armed with MK-82s, but the one i am building will be with the M158 seven shot pod. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Andy, Heres some closeup pics of the ASE (strela mod) in the UH-1M, took this pics a couple of years ago. Hope you like them. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 22 hours ago, salvador001 said: Andy, Heres some closeup pics of the ASE (strela mod) in the UH-1M, took this pics a couple of years ago. Hope you like them. Rod. Thks so much Rod! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Finially got to finish this one, took me about 3 months. Heres the final result, hope you all enjoy. Thanks to all. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Wow. it looks like the real thing. Please do a small dio for it. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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