My builds for the Helo GB

[Flyboyf18]

OK started with the Hobby Boss AH-64D;

the first cut is the deepest

then stated building the end of the l/h cheek housing

Then I decided I had to do an EH-101 so pulled out one and stated playing? It is going to be a 'What If' build

added a fictional hoist

then got onto the interior, the table on the r/s is for the Sensor Op

then started building his seat

then glued the tail together and cleaned up the inside

as an aside (this kit is not for the GB was started long ago) this is the interior for my Oil Rig supply version of the EH-101. It will be done in Canadian Helo markings.

That's all for now got toget to the Mustang Club meeting.

Cheers

[shockwave]

Cool, looking good!

[Flyboyf18]

Thanks, continued work on the EH-101;

put in some sound curtains on the interior, the piece at the front still needs windows cut out, the stuff along the roof is something I have picked up from interior shots of 101s.

now the rear portions are painted.

[marine4 ever]

Thanks, continued work on the EH-101;

put in some sound curtains on the interior, the piece at the front still needs windows cut out, the stuff along the roof is something I have picked up from interior shots of 101s.

now the rear portions are painted.

nice work! how did you get the diamond pattern on the noise proofing? and i noticed the evergreen collection behind your pic! looks like my bench

semper fi

Dan

[Flyboyf18]

One can never have enough Evergreen stuff, unless of course ALL your kits are built OOB!! :)

The diamond pattern comes from another Evergreen product ( the pic wasn't intended as link to this method) sheet Tile #4501 with 1/16" squares. I cut a piece of tin foil to the shape needed, then lay it on the tile plastic with the straight(est) edge cutting the boxes in half diagonally, then work the foil into the plastic with a pencil eraser. Then using Micro's Foil Adhesive stick it to the kit and let dry completely, then trim what is not needed with a very sharp knife. It busys up the interior and hides the junk from the molding process.

[marine4 ever]

One can never have enough Evergreen stuff, unless of course ALL your kits are built OOB!! :D

The diamond pattern comes from another Evergreen product ( the pic wasn't intended as link to this method) sheet Tile #4501 with 1/16" squares. I cut a piece of tin foil to the shape needed, then lay it on the tile plastic with the straight(est) edge cutting the boxes in half diagonally, then work the foil into the plastic with a pencil eraser. Then using Micro's Foil Adhesive stick it to the kit and let dry completely, then trim what is not needed with a very sharp knife. It busys up the interior and hides the junk from the molding process.

yes i think the same thing! one never knows when you need to build something!thanks for the tip. very nice job!!!

semper fi

Dan

Edited June 18, 2008 by marine4 ever

[doupnik]

Nice work, that sound proofing pattern looks great!

mason

[Flyboyf18]

Thanks Guys, I am using the What If EH-101 to test mods for future 101 builds. The next shots show the extended height door that is used on the VH-71, this way when I do the actual kit the mod has been done before!

The door test fitted in place:

and here they are separately;

[marine4 ever]

nice work! oh how i wish that merlin came in 48 scale!

semper fi

Dan

[Flyboyf18]

Patience Grasshopper!

Maybe Italeri is actually listening to what has been said about the 72nd ones and is actually fixing the errors?????

Of course you could always build a 72nd one, I won't tell.

[marine4 ever]

of course you could always build a 72nd one, I won't tell.

NEVAH!!!!!!!!

[Avus]

It's been said before but it's true: that added sound proofing looks great!

[53 Marine]

Great Tip on the Sound Proofing pattern.

[Flyboyf18]

Thanks Guys, someone here on ARC said, "A tip not shared is lost forever!" I should do a write up for Steve to post in the tips section. Making mental note!

NEVAH!!!!!!!! :D

Oh Suh, never say nevah, Suh! Just say "My electron microscope is out for maintenance!!"

[VG 33]

NEVAH!!!!!!!! ;)

Buy new spectacles and stop coffee :lol:

Patrick

[Aggressor Supporter]

Liking that Merlin!