Helo_Dud Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Here is the Lakota I started on Saturday. First I’d like to say thanks to those who help out with photos and links…thanks guys!!! The kit is Revell’s EC-145 ADAC kit. I have to say you sure do get a ton of parts in such a small box. The plastic seems brittle as I had to fix several parts. The detail is great and looking at the real pics comparing to the parts they seem correct. I looked over the Lakota photos a few times taking notes and colors of which parts were used and what colors. Fuselage parts The rear door windows needed to be filled in. I used Evergreen plastic, super glue with accelerator. Interior parts painted. The lighting (camera) is off making the colors looking dark. The instrument and center panel were painted black, afterward I took a sharp hobby blade and scraped of the black exposing the buttons and knobs. Next are the nickel and dime painting of the interior parts. I'm going to use Mr. Surfacer 1000 for the pilots seats. And lastly the decals through out the interior panels. More to follow. Happy Modeling, Joe Edited April 4, 2010 by Helo_Dud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi Very good start. Clean paint job. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Dang Joe, you work fast! It's looking good. I always like watching your projects take shape. Pete Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks Pete and Oliver. I just finished the decals and covering them in clear coat. I'll spray the parts tommrow and take pics. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 WHAT! Already painted decalled and coated?! That was fast! Anyhow great work so far; it's interesting to see the EC-145 in OD and not in bright rescue/police schemes for once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camophilip Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Nice start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The rear door windows needed to be filled in. I used Evergreen plastic, super glue with accelerator. Looking good for the overall project. For the windows couldn't you have use the kit glass and painted over the windows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Lookin' good Joe. I'm glad the walkaround helped. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Looking great so far. I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'll certainly be following this one. I got the chance to do a walk-around & shot beaucoup pictures of the first airframe fielded to the regular Army ( #72001) assigned to the 247th Air Ambulance Detachment. Floyd and I were going to collaborate on a Squadron book using my pics, but someone beat us to the punch. C'est la vie! I'm planning (among my many other projects) to do a Lakota out of the same kit. Nice work so far. Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) I'll certainly be following this one. ...I'm planning (among my many other projects) to do a Lakota out of the same kit. Yup, me too. I already have the kit, just have find the time to get started on it. Edited March 2, 2010 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks guys. I really didn’t get much today as the grand kids were here running around for a visit. I was able to make up two of the four medical equipment boxes and frame. I still need to tweak the frame for a finial fit. For the windows couldn't you have use the kit glass and painted over the windows? The windows did not fit tight and second they left the inner wall flat. Looking at the pics show that the interior door panels have an opening where the glass would have been in place. More to come. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 The windows did not fit tight and second they left the inner wall flat. Looking at the pics show that the interior door panels have an opening where the glass would have been in place. Your doors do look very realistic. That was my plan for the windows and now I have a new one. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 It’s really been a slow go at this, but I do hope to have most of this finished by weeks end. These are the rear facing crew seats, they have to be made up as there were none in the kit that matched the reference pics. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Beatifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice work Congratulations You decided me to start my kit when I finish my actual project José Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evnewsphoto Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Joe, I am glad to see someone building a Lakota, very cool! I don't know if you saw my recent post with a walkaround of the engine/tail rotor drive shaft on a EC 145 but here is the link; http://www.flickr.com/photos/40916434@N05/...57623442908233/ You look like a great scratchbuilder so far and maybe some extra detail can be added with my pics. I look foreward to seeing how your build goes since I may want to do the same thing. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello Evnewphoto I did see you walkaround photos. I may (pretty sure) I'll do a second one, but at this time I don't have the time to do a full scratchbuild. The next one will be the Mercy Flight helicopter here in Buffalo, NY Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 I finished the rear facing crew seats tonight. The seats and frame was made from evergreen plastic rod and painter’s masking tape. I just applied a coat of Model Masters Helo Green to the fuselage, while that dries I’ll load the cargo area with medical gear and such. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Joe, I may not be the Lakota's biggest fan, but your scratch work is definitely top notch! I wish I were half as good. Ray Edited March 9, 2010 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 HOLY MOLY! That's simply amazing, most of all the ties on the back of the seats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Small update, I made up a set if the wire strike skid tips, looking at the upper one in photo shows it’s to be thick. Also made up parts for the rescue hoist. For the decals I looked for a high resolution NG symbol and red cross and made up the rest using a paint program. The U.S. Army and tail numbers will come from dry transfers found at a craft store. It’s now finished and will post photos soon. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Here she is all finished up. I added in a few pieces of gear, scratched made the stretcher, water cooler and fire-jel blanket container. For the rescue bag I cut a small duffle bag in half, painted a supply bag in digital camo and the back board came with the kit. It’s painted in Model Master Helo Drab. I also scratched the wire cutters and bracket rods with Evergreen sheet and rod. Made up a few antennas and had to change the tail rotor around. I also cut off the molded on navigation lights on fins and replaced with clear one from a old Prowler kit that matched pretty well and used clear sprue for the two navigation lights on tail rotor housing. On the real aircraft the light to be the LED type so that’s why their clear. As for the rest it was pretty straight forward. I found it easier to paint most of the parts before installing the glass parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 The fuselage… Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 One word comes to my mind: BEAUTIFUL. Some nice modeling here indeed. I love it. Clean work. Will you be adding the straps as well like in the photo? Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Superb job there Joe. Absolutely one of the finest looking models I've seen. Pete Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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