CH-47A from Trumpeter in 1/35

[lyle]

Well, I stalled out on the 1/35 Huey . . . hope to get back to it soon enough. My stash is rapidly becoming a shelf of someday as more and more "in process" builds pile up. Anyway, haven't posted anything on this one as that is usually the kiss of death. I've been puttering away on the flight deck and finally have that pretty much done.

I'm using the Quinta 3D decals, some Eduard PE and the PE that came with the kit. Where I can.













I've started on the fuselage thingys and "Future-ized" the windows, except for the front piece. May go back and do that later.

[kyledehart5]

That’s a big old beast. Very cool. Cockpit details are excellent. Great start!

[handiabled]

The ip and cockpit look wonderful Lyle! Bookmarked this monster of a build

[deafpanzer]

The cockpit looks great!! I always wanted to get this kit but where will I put it when it is done? I bet it will be HUGE!

[406 Silverado]

HOLY SMOKES lyle!!! Now THAT is a big best of a helicopter!! Tell me you landed a good deal on that one. Off to a great start with that interior detail already. I'll be bookmarking this one! 

[lyle]

Aug 10, 2024 8:04:09 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

HOLY SMOKES lyle !!! Now THAT is a big best of a helicopter!! Tell me you landed a good deal on that one. Off to a great start with that interior detail already. I'll be bookmarking this one! 

What is a good deal anymore? Kit was just under 100 delivered, plus the quinta set, some masks and an Eduard PE set before I found the Quinta stuff. Way too much money.  The fuselage doesn't fit very well at all. As is not my usual method, I did test fit dozens of times, sanded, cajoled and just about brought out the hammer. There will be an ugly seam down the spine and belly.  I did see some other complaints on the fuselage fit, so maybe it wasn't all me. Maybe weathering will hide it.l

[lyle]

Well, if my achy-breaky hands hold out, we are tackling this step this morning. . . . Nacelles and fuel tanks are on. Now this.

[handiabled]

Yes! I'm glad to see you wrestling this big bird again Lyle!

[lyle]

Sept 10, 2024 8:19:34 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Yes! I'm glad to see you wrestling this big bird again Lyle!

Thanks Brent! I never really stopped, per se, just set it down for a day and drank (coffee) and picked it back up. Going slow on purpose - 1) I can't afford to screw it up to much and 2) I'm trying to make myself learn some patience doing this...taking a 5-10 min break, reasting my neck and hands, letting the glue set, etc. 

[spook]

Looking good Lyle . IP looks great .
Wish someone would do the Gunship version.

[Steve Zuleski]

That's a huge kit with a lot of potential, excellent. Bookmarked!

[stuart]

Good to see you making some progress on this Lyle, and good to see you learning on how to work around your hands. Resting them regularly is a good idea.

[406 Silverado]

Sept 10, 2024 8:42:09 GMT -5 lyle said:

Sept 10, 2024 8:19:34 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Yes! I'm glad to see you wrestling this big bird again Lyle!

Thanks Brent! I never really stopped, per se, just set it down for a day and drank (coffee) and picked it back up. Going slow on purpose - 1) I can't afford to screw it up to much and 2) I'm trying to make myself learn some patience doing this...taking a 5-10 min break, reasting my neck and hands, letting the glue set, etc. 

  Hang in there with it Lyle. These Trumpy kits will give even the most patient guy a run for their money. 

[bradley25mm]

The cockpit looks stellar. That’s going to be one big model. I’ve always wanted to see one of these built. I’d love to get my hands on one. Thanks for posting.

[lyle]

this thing is inching along...not sure if it towards completion or the trash can....The fit is horrible. The other side is flush and fits. My goal is to just get it off t he bench. One way or another.  Rotors and decals are about all that is left. 

[kyledehart5]

I am sorry about the horrible fit but I hope it inches towards completion!! It’s really cool!!

[keavdog]

Great fill work Lyle.... get her done. I really want to see this big bird done!

[jeaton01]

I'm hoping to see it finished, too. My unit got CH-47A's during the last year I was in. I can still smell the Mil-H-5606A.

[406 Silverado]

Nov 3, 2024 10:25:11 GMT -5 lyle said:

this thing is inching along...not sure if it towards completion or the trash can....The fit is horrible. The other side is flush and fits. My goal is to just get it off t he bench. One way or another.  Rotors and decals are about all that is left. 

 Dude......you are a frickin' warrior for seeing this one through Lyle. Keep it slow and steady and try not to just slap it together to get it out from in front of you as you've put a LOT of effort into this kit. Looking forward to the next update bud. 

[406 Silverado]

Nov 5, 2024 1:08:44 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I'm hoping to see it finished, too. My unit got CH-47A's during the last year I was in. I can still smell the Mil-H-5606A.

 I remember that stuff John. We used it on Huey's too. That and the smell of 23699 engine oil when the engine was at operating temperature. lol 

[Golikell]

Oh boy, I have one of these in the stash, albeit being the D version... I hope I will be able to tackle it!

[lyle]

Oct 31, 2024 17:50:50 GMT -5 bradley25mm said:

The cockpit looks stellar. That’s going to be one big model. I’ve always wanted to see one of these built. I’d love to get my hands on one. Thanks for posting.

Thank you so much. It is a shame more of it will not be visible. 

Nov 4, 2024 21:49:13 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

I am sorry about the horrible fit but I hope it inches towards completion!! It’s really cool!!

I wish I had better skills at fixing this stuff. I'm sure that it is a result of one piece being off by a "hair", then another, etc. It then all adds up, I guess.  Some is just crappy fit, though. I believe I bit off more than I wanted on this one. 

Nov 4, 2024 21:52:41 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Great fill work Lyle.... get her done. I really want to see this big bird done!

Thanks you. This was some slivers of flat stock and some PPP....not perfect but good enough. 

Nov 5, 2024 1:08:44 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I'm hoping to see it finished, too. My unit got CH-47A's during the last year I was in. I can still smell the Mil-H-5606A.

Over the last few months, I've learned to put it down and go do something else when it gets to me. I'll get it, I think. 

Nov 5, 2024 9:31:57 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Thanks, Joe. Just very frustrated with this. I guess I expected more from this kit. I'll get it.

Nov 5, 2024 10:09:22 GMT -5 Golikell said:

Oh boy, I have one of these in the stash, albeit being the D version... I hope I will be able to tackle it!

I suffer from "What the heck was I thinking" syndrome when selecting kits. Be more patient that me, test fit everything many, many times and then some more. Some of the pictures in the instructions are very ambiguous....I have faith in you that you will pull this off. 

[tcoat]

Nov 3, 2024 10:25:11 GMT -5 lyle said:

this thing is inching along...not sure if it towards completion or the trash can....The fit is horrible. The other side is flush and fits. My goal is to just get it off t he bench. One way or another.  Rotors and decals are about all that is left. 

I fueled a pile of these beasts up from almost every country that used them and I will say that without doubt your repairs around the doors are 100% accurate to many of the real things! In fact almost ANY repair you make would be accurate when they started to reach end of life. These things took a beating.

You can see by the paint on this one that there were repairs done around the door just like yours.

[lyle]

Thanks, tcoat. I’m sure they took a good beating in military service. 

[handiabled]

Looks like you are slowly winning the battle with this. It's looking great so far Lyle!

[lyle]

Nov 8, 2024 3:06:56 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Looks like you are slowly winning the battle with this. It's looking great so far Lyle!

Thank you, Brent. 

[Steve Zuleski]

Excellent progress, Lyle!

[lyle]

Thanks, Steve.