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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 23, 2024 23:52:29 GMT -5
Fantastic update!! This is looking really good.
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Post by handiabled on Mar 24, 2024 9:36:36 GMT -5
This looks fantastic! The chain gun is a cool add-on!
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Post by oortiz10 on Mar 27, 2024 22:24:50 GMT -5
OK, just a little more to share. Not a whole lot done as of late. I have started on the Hase gun. This will be installed on the Revell -A. Still more to do, but it's getting there... I also got the nacelles, wings, and pylons installed. Along with the tail rotor. Oh, and everything got a bit of flat coat. The Revell kit is this close to being done. Just a few more small details to finish up. I also made some small progress on the Hase -D. I got all the small fragile fiddly bits attached to the main fuselage. Some of the smaller subassemblies were also built up. The pieces that I was able to glue together, and the fuselage, got a coat of Mr. Surfacer 1500 black. Looking at things under the primer coat, I see that there are a few spots that need a kiss or two from some sanding pads. So, that's where the Apaches are as of now. I'd say the Revell kit is 95% done. The Hase kit is now at a point where I'm enjoying it again. Next for both is final assembly and paint, respectively. I appreciate the looks. Comments, questions, and criticisms are welcome. Feel free to drop you two cents into the bucket on your way out. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned! -O
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Post by TJ on Mar 28, 2024 4:34:20 GMT -5
Oh man that's looking fantastic
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Post by oortiz10 on Mar 31, 2024 20:00:23 GMT -5
OK plastic mashers, I have a little progress to show on my -D. I was able to get the main airframe painted up. I wanted the -D to look a little newer than the -A, so I didn't go as heavy with the color variations. I also used a black primer on the -D versus a gray one on the -A. When the two airframes are side-by-side, you can see how much darker the -D is compared to the -A. I also got the walkways sprayed onto the wings, and the airframe also got glossed and decaled. I had two minor boo-boos while handling the model. I broke off two sets of grab handles. One above the pilot's left side, and the long one on the right side behind the pilot's entrance. I just used a couple pieces of fine wire to replace them. Here's one. Trust me, the attachment point does not look that "messy" in real life. And under paint, you can't even tell. Yes, the hardest of the hardcore will notice that the handle isn't the correct shape, but I'm fine with it. So, I'm turning my attention to the other parts in the box. First, I found it interesting that only one blade of the four had a droop to it. I think that was by accident. So, I'm going to try to get some droop in the other 3 before I start working on the rotor system. I also started on the ordnance. I had to fill the gap where the fronts and backs of the rocket pods meet the main body. Looking at photos of 1:1 pods, that join line isn't there. So, some sprue-goo to the rescue. I also had a broken fin on one of the Hellfires. I just clipped it off and used a shaped piece of styrene to replace it. Again, not perfect but close enough. That's all I have for now. I'll be sure to show my progress as there's progress to show. Stay tuned! Of course, comments, questions, and criticisms are welcome. Feel free to drop you two cents into the bucket on your way out. Thanks for lookin'! Cheers, -O
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Post by handiabled on Apr 1, 2024 9:24:59 GMT -5
Looks like you are overcoming the obstacles as they come just fine. The Revell build is looking fantastic close to the finish line
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Post by lyle on Apr 1, 2024 9:28:43 GMT -5
Coming along quite nicely!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 10, 2024 19:20:31 GMT -5
Catching up after being away for a while and I really like what I am seeing here especially the paint job!
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