|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 2, 2013 15:42:15 GMT -5
Guys- Short update... not much on the bird. WHY? Boys had friends spent the night here... five boys in total and they like to sleep in the basement where my bench is. They managed to get one of our dogs dressed up for the sleep over...  But managed to work on the Tiggy base then have the cockpit primed. Used Vallejo black primer and I have to say I like it so far...  Just to give you an idea how this kit is... I haven't dealt with a Dragon kit that bad. Every part requires plenty of trimming and sanding like this... maybe because it was done back in 1995 but none of Imperial kits were that bad like this...  More to come... thanks for looking my friends! |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 2, 2013 15:43:54 GMT -5
Funny shorts friend.....I'm 6'2" fella!  I thought Brits loved wearing those funny shorts when they fought in North Africa theater? LOL Only kidding my friend! You are definitely taller and better looking than me... I better keep my wife away from you! |
|
|
|
Post by `Boots` on Feb 2, 2013 16:19:27 GMT -5
Looking good Andy...........dog looks well impressed as well  |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Feb 2, 2013 19:07:38 GMT -5
Andy LMAS at the dog. more on little bird
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 2, 2013 19:18:53 GMT -5
Dicky- LOL! Poor my dog he has gone thru so much with my boys... very patient dog you can say. Those Border Collie dogs are just great!
Boots- Glad you liked the picture... I had to share with you guys. Thanks mate!
Leon- Maybe I should change the thread subject to awkward dog pictures? LOL Thanks!
|
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Feb 3, 2013 2:51:36 GMT -5
Nice update DP, loving the dawg!  |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 3, 2013 17:23:02 GMT -5
Thanks Prof!!! No update... busy on the Tiggy base. LOL
|
|
|
|
Post by fightnjoe on Feb 3, 2013 20:14:51 GMT -5
the pit looks pretty good to me.
joe
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 3, 2013 21:39:39 GMT -5
Thanks Joe!!!!!
|
|
Deleted
Member since: January 1970
Posts: 0
Nov 25, 2024 11:40:55 GMT -5
Nov 25, 2024 11:40:55 GMT -5
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2013 14:17:23 GMT -5
Hiya Andy, just caught up on yer build. Love it so far  Great fix on the ammo and the etch looks superb! Faded black for the colour eh? Should be fun to watch too  |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 6, 2013 15:19:35 GMT -5
Zeke- Thanks! Awesome about doing some research. Hope you saw two links I posted earlier... great walk around pictures of the Little Birds. They will help me paint it when I am done with my Tiger build.
Steve- Hey! I hope I can do it right with the faded black... wish me luck! LOL Thanks for stopping by!
Can't wait to resume my work on the Little Bird as soon as I am done with the Tiger... maybe in few days!
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Feb 6, 2013 21:22:42 GMT -5
Hey now, nice to see you're branching out into other arenas Andy! Your dog must have the patience of a saint. Stuff from the '90s from DML can be quite hairy...all depends on who they got the original molds from as to the quality of the re-pops they did. |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 7, 2013 19:20:37 GMT -5
Hey Bill! Thanks! Its nice to take a break from armors sometimes especially with much fewer part count like this rotory kit. I agree I was surprised it was not as good as typical kits even Imperial kits are better than this. Maybe I have been lucky until just now.
I only have one real old Dragon kit... Nashorn #6001 Is it the first or second kit released by Dragon back in 1992? I brought it on eBay for only $30 but it comes so loaded with 3 or 4 PE sets and an aluminum barrel from Lion Roar. Now I can't decide if I should build that #6001 or buy a better kit and use those great AM stuff... decisions, decisions, decisions...
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Feb 7, 2013 19:25:11 GMT -5
It's a dog of a kit...the reason it came with all that stuff is because that's what you need to fix all the problems! It was so bad that they had to create virtually a whole new kit to deal with the backlash...I forget the exact kit number that was its replacement, but it was in the early 6000's. |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 7, 2013 19:34:26 GMT -5
It's a dog of a kit...the reason it came with all that stuff is because that's what you need to fix all the problems! It was so bad that they had to create virtually a whole new kit to deal with the backlash...I forget the exact kit number that was its replacement, but it was in the early 6000's. I am so glad I asked!!! One of the PE set that came with the kit is for Dragon kit #6314. So I will add it to my wish list... maybe I will have luck at upcoming model shows. Regarding #6001 it will be a perfect candidate for heavily damaged build. Somebody has to make our boss happy you know? Thanks again Bill!!! |
|
406 Silverado
Global Administrator 
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 10,228
Member is Online
MSC Staff
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 11, 2013 12:45:39 GMT -5
I didn't know you had this one going on here Andy. Very impressive PE work in the office.
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2013 13:39:45 GMT -5
Abort mission! Abort mission! I repeat abort mission! We have been detected... we lost our element of surprise! Crap! I was hoping to build undetected... LOL Yep, I like to build those rotary things once a while... it is a good way to help me maintain my mojo. Actually it was my good friend's fault... she asked me to build a Huey for her husband who flew it for 14 years in the Army last year for his 50th birthday and he LOVED it. My first build commission and I had FUN!!! It even brought home a gong from the show too. So I promised myself I should build one once a while... this Little Bird is perfect candidate because of time constraint as show is coming up in 6 weeks. Sorry about the crappy picture... lighting in the gym was not great.  Started it while the base was still in process of drying... will resume as soon as I am REALLY done with the Tiggy. LOL Thanks for stopping by boss!
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2013 16:48:21 GMT -5
Yer've only got 6 weeks till the show???!!!!!   OMFG!!! Whaddya doin' postin' on here, quick get yer finger out man....yer've only built the office.....You started the Tiger in 1987 and that's still goin'.... LOLOLOLOL! Believe it or not... see that Huey build I posted earlier? Took me only seven weeks... so I think I can do it in six! Wish me luck... maybe we should wager a bet? |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2013 17:07:21 GMT -5
Errrrr I wouldn't want to take yer money fella.....give it to a worthwhile Charity instead.... Something like........ Get Nemo To Hawaii Fund perhaps??? Hawaii? You lying' b@stard! I thought you always wanted to visit Nebraska... home of Spam meat?!?!?!? LOL |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2013 17:45:02 GMT -5
Hey Boo! Ain't it great when we have good friends here? Poor dog... it was not the first time... my boys like to dress him often for some reason.
Vallejo primer came from the eye dropper bottle... it was my first attempt using it and I loved it! Now wait and see how it catches the base coat and 'hold' it too... like I said earlier the jury is still out. In the past I usually use Mr Surfacer primer but too much cleaning so I will only use it for the outside parts only.
|
|
|
|
Post by bbd468 on Feb 11, 2013 19:24:09 GMT -5
Brother Andy...wheres tha wee bird at?? You Got a show comin' up? My senses tell me Gold is in your future....more than one! Gary |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Feb 11, 2013 19:50:42 GMT -5
Andy get your arse in gear.Times a wastin.
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2013 20:01:20 GMT -5
LOL! Actually I have been working on the Little Bird but nothing exciting to report. I snipped all parts off the sprues so they can be sanded and be ready for assemble when the RB gun barrels arrive. Done having too much fun with the Tiggy's base so its back to this now... |
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Feb 11, 2013 20:17:27 GMT -5
Nothing like a deadline to focus one's attention! |
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Feb 12, 2013 20:22:06 GMT -5
Haha! Obviously Hawaii is just a lay-over on route to the main event NEBRASKA!!!! Now that kind of trip would present some awful jet lag! I can say from first-hand experience though that Honolulu is the BEST place in the world to recuperate from jet lag. I once was forced (really tough decision too!) to overnight there on the last leg of a 2 week 28,000 mile total trip to points East and back to the states. Loved getting the chance to see Pearl Harbor and see the sights even if I didn't know what continent or time zone I was in any more at the moment! |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 12, 2013 21:02:56 GMT -5
Bill- LOL! For those who don't know me too well... I do better under pressure. One day my wife and I have to visit Hawaii... have to because I have been to 46 states with a trip planned to touch two more states leaving me only with Alaska and Hawaii to visit. Probably for my retirement... Dicky- Just wanted to review your travel itinerary. Non-stop flight from London to Hawaii for a layover flight to Indianapolis to catch a ride in a ten years old Chevy Impala car all the way to Omaha, Nebraska with unlimited stops at every BBQ place unexpectedly. And of course microbreweries too. Right?
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 13, 2013 19:06:21 GMT -5
LOL! You REALLY knows how to crack me up... thanks buddy! Nothing exciting to report... all parts have been cut and sanded which I haven't done before. I wasn't in mood to paint the cockpit... LOL  It will be a quick build since all parts are clean and sanded when I have the mojo rolling again... Another example why this kit is a dog... rod was already bent when I bought it.  Sawed off...  Replaced with actual dress pin of course with its tip sanded down.  Hope for exciting update next time... LOL |
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Feb 14, 2013 2:54:53 GMT -5
Good to see a update DP |
|
Deleted
Member since: January 1970
Posts: 0
Nov 25, 2024 11:40:55 GMT -5
Nov 25, 2024 11:40:55 GMT -5
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2013 3:18:28 GMT -5
I'm with Prof, any update is great , especially as I'm keen to see the faded black , no pressure eh? These older Dragon kits can be challenging, my last one was the '262 in my gallery, nothing fitted anything  But a file and hammer sorted it |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Feb 14, 2013 13:22:29 GMT -5
Prof- Thanks mate!
Steve- Thanks for the head up! My last rotory build was a Dragon Huey UH-1D converted to UH-1H and it was a great kit... absolutely no fitting issue at all. Now with this... way the opposite... am nervous when it is time to put the halves together when the pit is painted and ready. LOL The body feels pretty soft and fragile...
I think I have a solid plan how to paint faded black paint. Can't wait...
Guys- Guess what has arrived all the way from Poland this morning?!?!? Will post a picture tonight...
|
|
Great fix on the ammo and the etch looks superb! 
OMFG!!! Whaddya doin' postin' on here, quick get yer finger out man....yer've only built the office.....You started the Tiger in 1987 and that's still goin'....
But a file and hammer sorted it