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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 11, 2015 21:33:12 GMT -5
Sorry guys got distracted.
Many thanks. I am hoping that I can get past the seams without too much difficulty.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 17, 2015 21:58:47 GMT -5
Well folks it has been a while. Here I am. Back at the Huey. Work on the fuselage has continued and more still to come.     Like I said much more to come. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Wes on Mar 18, 2015 3:04:15 GMT -5
Criticism and critiques - none
Comments - Looking mighty fine.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 18, 2015 9:49:12 GMT -5
You nailed it... the nose looks smooth! It was a nightmare on my recent rotary build AH-6 Little Bird!
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Post by JimD on Mar 18, 2015 10:07:06 GMT -5
Dang nice. Hueys are so cool. I'd love to do one...but I think I need a more modern tooling  Doing some great stuff. Keep it coming. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 18, 2015 18:50:55 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 18, 2015 21:17:58 GMT -5
Many thanks. You are all very kind.
Joe
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 19, 2015 16:36:17 GMT -5
Coming together one step at a time Joe, keep at it!
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 20, 2015 18:07:03 GMT -5
That it is Bill. Hope to have it ready for paint by the end of my club meeting tonight.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 22, 2015 13:09:15 GMT -5
Construction is now complete. (I think) Next up to begin the painting process. Flat Black as the preshade.     All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 22, 2015 13:23:24 GMT -5
Looking great... love those rivets on the Huey! I think they are sharper than older Huey kits.
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 22, 2015 14:24:15 GMT -5
There are sure alot of them.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 23, 2015 22:39:25 GMT -5
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Post by JimD on Mar 24, 2015 9:38:53 GMT -5
Paint looks good to me. This must have been a pretty relaxing build in comparison to the 109 and what you're planning with the Fort  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2015 18:48:04 GMT -5
Excellent paint job! Bet its nice break for you this time...
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 24, 2015 19:47:03 GMT -5
Nice work on the pre-shade and paint work Joe. Can't beat an IDF scheme for these kinds of possibilities.
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 24, 2015 20:12:11 GMT -5
Many many thanks. It is a bit different for me is it not?
Joe
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Post by TRM on Mar 24, 2015 21:40:18 GMT -5
Beautiful job so far Joe!! Great looking paint my friend!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by Wes on Mar 25, 2015 6:22:03 GMT -5
Wonderful work Joe. I love the paint job.
I take it your preshade of black was done over panel lines etc and not the whole model? How many cots of the desert grey did you use for the top coat?
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 26, 2015 0:00:22 GMT -5
Many thanks.
Wes the preshade was simply I painted the entire build Flat Black. As for how many coats that is a bit more complex. In some places it was three or four very light coats keeping away from the panel lines. In others it was more like eight or nine including a misting coat to blend in everything.
Joe
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Post by Wes on Mar 26, 2015 3:34:05 GMT -5
Thanks Joe.
The result is awesome.
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Post by Leon on Mar 26, 2015 4:07:30 GMT -5
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 27, 2015 7:26:24 GMT -5
Many many thanks all. Grately appreciated.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 31, 2015 21:57:40 GMT -5
Well after some difficulties the decals are on. These decals were problematic, they cracked and split over the detail. I will need to paint over the cracks.     Next up is to clean up the decal issues and then paint the blades. Not much is left. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 2, 2015 20:24:54 GMT -5
They look great on the Huey especially the yellow stripes!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 4, 2015 23:32:39 GMT -5
Many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 9, 2015 20:55:54 GMT -5
Well folks this is my "Almost" post. The build is almost done. And this time I have a new toy to play with. I have a 36" cube photo/light booth. Although with this set of pics the same issues are still there. Pics         To be honest the build looks decent. I like the colors and I like the way the paint went. I do not however like the photos as the color is washed out and the snow white backdrop looks like a light grey. I am at a loss as to what to do with this but I keep trying. I have tried exposure, lighting, and different positioning of the lights. They all seem to come out the same. Ahh well....rant suppressed for now. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by M1Carbine on Apr 10, 2015 1:03:51 GMT -5
Joe - fantastic build buddy. I love the hueys. Many fond memories of them when I was in the service.
Bob
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Post by TRM on Apr 10, 2015 8:56:05 GMT -5
Excellent work Joe!! She is a real beauty!!
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Post by JimD on Apr 10, 2015 8:58:15 GMT -5
Joe, the heli looks awesome. I think the paint and weathering are spot on. The pictures are much improved too. They do seem to still have a cool tint. What are you using for processing (if anything)?
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Doing some great stuff. Keep it coming. 
