Loach Driver Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Your truck and crane combo are a work of art. Great work. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) Added all the hoses Edited September 10, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Incredible workmanship, fabulous painting and weathering. Simply superb! You're publishing this in FSM or other such model mag, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Dutch said: Incredible workmanship, fabulous painting and weathering. Simply superb! You're publishing this in FSM or other such model mag, right? Far away from submitting to anyone since so much is left to do. I will reach to FSM but other top publications in Spain have reached out about the helicopter build and I have submitted few photos about scratchbuilding. Will see. Glad you like the truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) My helicopter interior made it to AK magazine. Edited September 20, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun21 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 OH SURE, not only are you a fantastic modeler, now you're a published author! 😁 All kidding aside really beautiful work, I may take up knitting as a hobby. Cheers Itch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Cajun21 said: OH SURE, not only are you a fantastic modeler, now you're a published author! 😁 All kidding aside really beautiful work, I may take up knitting as a hobby. Cheers Itch Thanks Itch, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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midnightprowler Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Beautiful. I really like the exhaust staining. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) Edited September 23, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Jam packed with detail, as usual. Great build. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) Inches from being done on this truck Edited September 27, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Beautiful work! Seeing this in person, once complete will be a feast for the eyes. Such a subtle touch with colour, amazing I'll keep practicing though... one day I might even get close to your skills 🤩 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 What I admire the most about your builds, other thatn the HUGE display of skills, is the commitment to do every single bit as good as possible, which in your case turns out to be always awesome! It's always a pleasure to follow your builds no matter what you are building Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Truck is done. I now can start on the helo Edited September 30, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 What are the rectangles on each side of the truck that have the yellow/black diagonal stripes? C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I imagine they’re hydraulic outrigger pads, shown in the stowed position? Absolute awe inspiring modelling on display here. Can’t wait until you return your attention to the H-34. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Back on the H.34. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) Started on the base but I am not sure desert scene is the way to go,mmmmnn? Edited October 11, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) The truck came out really nice. Hope I can pull mine off half as your and I’m good 🤣 Btw, since the helo is going to be painted in orange-reddish color which is often seen in cold areas why not something with snow? Or patches of snow? it will be a nice touch and a new challenge for you to create a realistic snow. Not many modelers can pull off good snow. Food for thought. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=573110829&channel=iphone_bm&sxsrf=AM9HkKlmxBDZE2OjhgrxlQc6DMAxU-72BQ:1697183643322&q=h-34+antarctica&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwic2LbhxfKBAxVDmGoFHeIxBi0Q0pQJegQIChAB&biw=372&bih=644&dpr=3 Here’s another good link. Look half way down and chopper links yours with all opened up. https://www.vaq34.com/vxe6/h-34.htm Edited October 13, 2023 by Youngtiger1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Youngtiger1 said: The truck came out really nice. Hope I can pull mine off half as your and I’m good 🤣 Btw, since the helo is going to be painted in orange-reddish color which is often seen in cold areas why not something with snow? Or patches of snow? it will be a nice touch and a new challenge for you to create a realistic snow. Not many modelers can pull off good snow. Food for thought. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=573110829&channel=iphone_bm&sxsrf=AM9HkKlmxBDZE2OjhgrxlQc6DMAxU-72BQ:1697183643322&q=h-34+antarctica&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwic2LbhxfKBAxVDmGoFHeIxBi0Q0pQJegQIChAB&biw=372&bih=644&dpr=3 Here’s another good link. Look half way down and chopper links yours with all opened up. https://www.vaq34.com/vxe6/h-34.htm Thanks for all the research photos. I had done a M4 Hound in the snow several years ago. I am still debating on the dio right now. I do have some snow left. Edited October 13, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Made a copy of the truck so I can add some tire and outrigger marks if needed. Starting to glue the base first then I will attach to the wood base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) Rotorman Since you are building a well used ship, I thought you might want to see some photos of a weathered H-34 tail rotor blade. They are in this thread.... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/312344-revell-148-marines-uh-34d-spacecraft-recovery-helicopter-finished/page/2/&tab=comments#comment-2999383 I have the blade in my den, my photos were too large to post directly so I sent them to another member who posted them. Hopefully they will be of use to you. Notice the heavy wear is only on the outside surface if the blade. The side near the pylon is almost pristine Edited October 15, 2023 by JohnEB Add info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the blade photo. I will add the worn out edge. gluing in progress for the pre-base and edge painting. The ground mat is from a reptile store. Will let everything rest for 24 hours before I start the ground work. The last photo is what will try to duplicate. Edited October 15, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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