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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 30, 2014 10:06:53 GMT -5
LOL! I am just happy that I am not doing Black Hawk or Huey... can you imagine how many belts we have to build. Thank God it only needed two... took me two nights to work on them.
Glad you liked them too... thanks buddy!
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Post by Leon on Nov 30, 2014 10:21:21 GMT -5
Nice work on the belts Andy  ! They make a big difference.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 30, 2014 10:40:36 GMT -5
Thanks wizardo!!! I couldn't leave them naked without seat belts or it will not look right. Worth every penny and time... the set was $10 plus $3 shipping just for two seats. LOL
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2014 14:54:56 GMT -5
Just catching up here Andy, you've been a busy bee on your little bird! Looking good. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 30, 2014 22:15:03 GMT -5
Thanks Professor!!! Almost done with the Xmas decoration around the house but managed to find time to work on the main rotors tonight.
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Post by venom1 on Dec 1, 2014 0:23:53 GMT -5
Looks awesome Andy!  I have the Upgrade set from Black Ops for the AH-6M which was released recently and it is delicious! I have been hunting for a Little Bird kit but they are rare as rocking horse poo, and when they do show up occasionally on evilbay they are hideously expensive!  I have Dragon's Israeli MD-500 so I may just use that as the base kit and go from there. It only has 5 blades though, which is a pain, so I will probably have to recast one in resin to make up the six. There are also some differences in the cockpit which I will just have to scratch build. It is a bit of a pain, but it is really my only option as I can't justify forking out A$100+ (when you factor in postage as well) for a helo kit, when it is so small!!  Sorry to hijack the thread mate, look forward to seeing your next installment! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 1, 2014 12:04:13 GMT -5
LOLOLOLOL Now you have made me hungry for more sets from Black Ops. They sure make great stuff. Only ran into one minor issue with the tail rotors but I was able to fix it. I was so lucky... like you I looked for Little Bird kit for nearly a year but they are very hard to get guys would not give up easily so often they go for $75-$100. A local modeler was having a huge garage sale and he had that kit!!! Bought it for $50 he even allowed me to get it before the garage sale... if I see another one I would grab it again. Too bad I don't understand how dumb Dragon folks are for not making more since they are still popular. That's one of reasons why I stopped buying Dragon new kits as I found myself buying more Trumpy and Tamiya kits lately... Hijack? NO, believe me it is always good hearing from you my friend! I have MD-500 and one more I can not remember right now. I'd love to get Vietnam era OH-6 one day but they are very hard to find too...  Again it is good hearing from you Sam! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 1, 2014 15:05:15 GMT -5
Crazy about manufacturers decision not to continue many great kits... seems to me that they are not fan of helicopters? Not enough in profits?
Cobra in 1/35 would be awesome... it is on my wish list too. I had Black Hawk in 1/35 but later realized it is way too big so I traded it in for a 1/16 Alpine figure.
I will see if I can add couple of tracks to my Little Bird for you... LOL Thanks for stopping by Rod!
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Post by dupes on Dec 3, 2014 13:37:27 GMT -5
Yeah, we really need a Cobra and Apache in 1/35. Big gaps in the helo lineup!
Got any pics of this beast?
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 3, 2014 13:55:09 GMT -5
LOL! Dupes, I am with you regarding Cobra and Apache in 1/35... hopefully soon!!!
Yep, an update is coming up soon. Things have been busy at work so hopefully I will be able to sneak in again and post an update...
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 3, 2014 14:53:50 GMT -5
Quick update... things have been crazy busy at work and home. But managed to make small progresses on the Little Bird. Main rotor was pretty tricky this time. Since MH-6 uses SIX blades while AH-6 uses FIVE blades so the resin set come correct parts and it required me to make some extra work such as cutting & gluing the connecting rods.   Still am in process of painting the interior...  I have to say the resin dashboard from Black Ops is FANTASTIC! Drops of clear Future will be done to the dashboard next. Will apply minimal chippings around the floor and pedals before I can glue the fuselage halves together. And I am not looking forward to that part! Dragon did not do a good job molding the Little Bird so there will be no help hold the halves together... Our Christmas tree is up now.  No need to tell me the picture is up downside because the tree really is! LOL Thanks for looking... |
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Post by TRM on Dec 3, 2014 15:44:13 GMT -5
Great job on the rotor Andy!! Also on picking out the details on the dash!! As for the tree...turn your damn camera the other way brotha!! The button is suppose to be on the top!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 3, 2014 17:36:07 GMT -5
LOL! Right now I think my world is up downside anyway. Thanks Mr T!!!!
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Post by Leon on Dec 3, 2014 20:36:35 GMT -5
Nice work on the rotor Andy!Looking really good. |
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Post by JimD on Dec 3, 2014 21:13:37 GMT -5
That's some great stuff. Really digging that tree too...I can only imagine the backstory on that one. Lol.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 4, 2014 13:06:48 GMT -5
Leon- Thanks my fav wizard friend! I just realized it may be missing some bolts & nuts...
Jimmy- Thanks buddy! You can thank my wife... she wanted it for a year or two I said no way but I gave up as she kept asking for one. Now I am SO GLAD she didn't give up... best part we have extra space for gifts, right? LOL
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Post by TRM on Dec 4, 2014 15:40:34 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 4, 2014 16:39:23 GMT -5
Nice progress on the rotor and dash Andy. As for the tree, I keep telling my wife we just need to get the Charlie Brown-tree as it's the only thing that can survive in our numerous-pet household. |
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Post by venom1 on Dec 7, 2014 23:33:37 GMT -5
LOLOLOLOL Now you have made me hungry for more sets from Black Ops. They sure make great stuff. Only ran into one minor issue with the tail rotors but I was able to fix it. I was so lucky... like you I looked for Little Bird kit for nearly a year but they are very hard to get guys would not give up easily so often they go for $75-$100. A local modeler was having a huge garage sale and he had that kit!!! Bought it for $50 he even allowed me to get it before the garage sale... if I see another one I would grab it again. Too bad I don't understand how dumb Dragon folks are for not making more since they are still popular. That's one of reasons why I stopped buying Dragon new kits as I found myself buying more Trumpy and Tamiya kits lately... Hijack? NO, believe me it is always good hearing from you my friend! I have MD-500 and one more I can not remember right now. I'd love to get Vietnam era OH-6 one day but they are very hard to find too... Again it is good hearing from you Sam! Glad you're happy to listen to my ramblings Andy!! The pit looks great so far mate, cracking job my friend! I managed to pick up an AFV 1/35 AH-1W Cobra a while back so I am pretty stoked about that. I actually bought it for the engine in the kit originally (for my Apache build) but planned on building the whole kit at some point. I will be waiting a while for that one though, as Black Ops had planned to do a conversion kit to change it into an AH-1Z! Yeeee-haaaar!! Something else to spend money on.....   Cheers, Sam |
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 8, 2014 0:23:26 GMT -5
Looks awesome Andy, keep the pics coming buddy.
Bob
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 8, 2014 1:50:44 GMT -5
Rod- LOL! Looks like you are not alone... every male in the whole world undergo this kind of Christmas ritual of course except for Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. Thanks buddy! Mr T- Done with yours yet?!?!?  Bill- Are you talking about this tree?  We have it right on our dining table. My wife is huge fan of Snoopy and Charlie Brown stuff. OLOLOL Thanks for stopping by professor! Sam- LOLOLOLOL Oh man, I think my next helicopter has to be a Cobra!!! Damn it... I don't have it in the stash!!! Gonna keep eyes for it at upcoming shows. So AFV makes the best kits for Cobra in 1/35? Trust me you will enjoy the sets from Special Ops... be sure to visit their website as pictures are easier to look at than the instructions. I will be posting a big update right after this... Bob- Thanks my brother!!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 8, 2014 2:15:51 GMT -5
Big update coming up... it was a great weekend despite the fight I had to put up with the Little Bird. Like my previous Little Bird build there were fitting issues but this time it seems to be worse. However I managed to show it who's the boss!!! LOL Major fitting issue... see for yourself!  Took me nearly 2-3 hours to fix it... one side at a time.  I forgot to mention that Special Ops has a great website you can look at better pictures or actual pictures etc.  It really helps a lot to have an iPad at the bench...  Had to drill and insert metal rods to many resin parts or they will just snap off later on... #79 drill bit. LOL  Almost there...   Not much left to do... few parts to attach then it will be ready to be primed and painted next. Thanks for looking my friends! |
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Post by TRM on Dec 8, 2014 7:01:58 GMT -5
Really putting this one on a leash here Andy!! There is always a kit out there that will kick you in the "ornaments"!! Nice work on the masking!! Kick the tires and light the fires brotha!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 8, 2014 10:20:55 GMT -5
Thanks Mr T!!! Hoping to finish the building stage tonight... really can't wait!
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Post by JimD on Dec 8, 2014 12:35:29 GMT -5
Jimmy- Thanks buddy! You can thank my wife... she wanted it for a year or two I said no way but I gave up as she kept asking for one. Now I am SO GLAD she didn't give up... best part we have extra space for gifts, right? LOL I would have thought for sure that you would have been the one to do the convincing on that idea. Sounds like the misses is a lot of fun to have around. And yes, more room for all those wrapped boxes of plastic is great! |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 8, 2014 14:05:53 GMT -5
Yep Andy, that's the one regarding the tree! Nice progress on your LB, looks like you've learned the lessons well from your last go-round with the Dragon kits. Keep at it! |
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Post by Leon on Dec 8, 2014 17:00:38 GMT -5
Great progress Andy ! Looking forward to seeing some primer go down. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 8, 2014 21:16:07 GMT -5
Jimmy- LOL! Exactly... I think you will like my wife too as she has great sense of humor too. We wouldn't have gotten that tree if it was not for her. Unfortunately I don't have any model kits on my Xmas list right now... have too many and I am in process of selling some. But there's few modeling accessories and war books on the list. Professor- Thanks buddy! I wonder if its the reason why Dragon stopped selling those kits? Had to cut small portion of the frame off to make it work and it worked. Wizard- Thanks my friend... heading down to my man cave now to add last few pieces then it will be ready for next stage.
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Post by JimD on Dec 9, 2014 2:46:14 GMT -5
Accessories and books are great. Especially of you're at the point you're selling kits. Haha. I could probably do to clear out some stuff but I've got hoarder tedencies. My wife and I are jokesters and pranksters ourselves so we can certainly appreciate others who keep their inner child close at hand. Oh and apologies I was in a hurry to respond last time around I forgot to ass that the build is coming along nicely. I think my local Hobby Lobby stocks this kit and if so I'm grabbing it. |
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Post by TRM on Dec 9, 2014 6:35:09 GMT -5
Oh and apologies I was in a hurry to respond last time around I forgot to a$$ that the build is coming along nicely. I think my local Hobby Lobby stocks this kit and if so I'm grabbing it. If it does Jimmy, and they are even MSRP (maybe $30), grab two and promptly sell at least one on Sleaze-bay when you get home!! 10 year old out of production kit in demand...2 there now...$51 & $110! |
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