infofrog Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) This is my second model build I pick up the Revell Bell H13-H 2n1 model . To match the Huey I did earlier this year for my neighbor This will be his 2014 Christmas gift . Why I went with this model . The Revell H-13H. my only local hobby store had this one in stock . After finding out the Vietnam era , So this will be a gunship build This will not be MASH BUILD now . First wrap part I ever had .Fixed with hot water Edited July 4, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Here the rear primed , with engine temp. installed Edited May 27, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here is where I'm at . The rear section painted and engine installed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 What scale is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 What scale is it? 1/35 This model has a lot lines from the mold and injection marks . A lot sanding and filling Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yeah im sure its keeping u busy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice start on this one. Hope you enjoy the build Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice start on this one. Hope you enjoy the build Norbert Yes its fun . Not really good walk around photo's on this helicopter Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Finishing up the cockpit .Not sure ,If I did the seat right correctly for a leather look . I tried Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I did the colors wrong on this cockpit .They need to be gray ,with green seats . Ok I hope this does it . I may need to take off little flory weathering . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Looks good from here Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Looks good from here Oliver Thank you very much . I learned so much from the first model , now second one almost finished . My next model will be a Revell Cobra ah-1 Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ah1 Cobra cant go wrong...1/48 or 1/72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) 1/48 recommend by ray i went to Fort Campbell Kentucky . They have Don F. Pratt Museum . This is the Army 101st airborne division and air assault school base . Rick Here's couple photo here . Loved it . Edited June 3, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 I like to have that in my front yard .That be so cool Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Little more update . How can I tone down the inside gray a tad bit . Dry brush gray over it ? This is my second model , Sorry lack of experience I have attached the fuel tanks. Then applied future for the decal prep work area's. I don't know if it's me , I don't care for future . next model will lean towards a different gloss clear . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Lookin' Good! Keep on truckin and she'll be done in no time. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Lookin' Good! Keep on truckin and she'll be done in no time. Ray Thank you Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) working on decals . Will post photos later this week Rick Edited June 17, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) IS IT ME OR LACK OF EXP. Does some model just need more fixing? I'm building this Bell H-13H gun ship .This simple model , I have fought it since birth . HEHEHE I painted 90 % and complete . Now the guns does not sit right ,I made a bloody gluey mess .I pulled the gun mounts off Should let the glue dry , re-sand area fix gun mounts to fit proper , then glue in place then touch or re paint area ? Thank you Rick Edited June 20, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Update Model is almost finished . Its ready for clear coat Friday then front canopy installed . This Model has fought me since the beginning. There has been some challenges with model . But it came out pretty good . Thank you Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes looks great from here Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks a lot . you ever had a model that fought you every step . This one did from the start. Looking forward on starting my Cobra model with werner upgrades and decal Rick Edited July 3, 2014 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks a lot . you ever had a model that fought you every step . This one did from the start. Looking forward on starting my Cobra model with werner upgrades and decal Rick I will be following that too. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 I will be following that too. Oliver I have revell 1/48 ah-1f. Today I order 4 kits and last of army cobra decal kit for Floyd. My link I been e mailing him . Very nice man . Told me what I wanted . Today set it all up . maybe next week or so . I will be starting that project or stress management. Thank you Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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