Radleigh Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Hi all, I've pulled the plug on the Porsche for now. I got my Mil Mi-4 the other day and as soon as I opened it, I was pretty much set on building it! I'm going for this look here I'll let the photos do the talking, This is what I've done so far this morning. Its not all finished but getting there! Radleigh. MB9T5556 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr MB9T5560 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr MB9T5567 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr MB9T5594 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Cut panel out, going to make and show the gearbox assembly MB9T5606 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Made a panel, its not 100% but its ok. Still needs work doing as does the door. MB9T5599 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr MB9T5602 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr More to come.... Edited May 28, 2012 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Good start, look forward to seeing more progress soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Door nearly done, just got to finish a few bits. MB9T5607 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Good start, look forward to seeing more progress soon! Thanks mate, been busy today. Just finished the last part I started. Got my compressor FINALLY, even though its taken 7 weeks! But my airbrush don't fit so I need an adaptor, shall get that tomorrow. Photo of the 3 parts I made today they are all pretty much finished, though I can do a few more tiny bits to them, shall see!, More to come very soon though.... Comments welcome. Radleigh MB9T5620 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Edited April 5, 2011 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Excellent work there Radleigh. Looking forward to seeing this build progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Seriuosly good detail work there. Why is it 1/35? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not sure, Trumpeters helicopters are? Thanks Dave & Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 my word, that looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks ^ I didn't like how the rear tail looked, as they are wrong according to photos, so as its going derelict/abandoned look, I've choped them about. This isn't the finished article, I got to wait a few hours for the glue to set, then will start to fill it, and sort anything thats out of place / uneven. But for now... Original : MB9T5622 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Mine : MB9T5623 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Managed to sort the hose on the compressor, I've taken off the end and zip-tied the line to the airbrush, works a treat and it don't leak air! So hopefully today now when I wake up I might get some colours on some bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11bravo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Looking forward to seeing more of your progress. Glad to see some other 1/35th Soviet helos being built. Very nice work so far...... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I love it. Very nice work. I like the work on your side door. OLiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks John / Oliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Quick update, Decided to go out and get a new airbrush today, opted for the Badger 200 series, very nice! Got some more paints while I was out too. Just been having a dabble, Didn't like the front seat and i've seen a few photos of metal ones, so I shaped some card around the original,... MB9T5632 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr MB9T5639 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Then once in place and happy, I scored away the back of the original seat. Its nearly done, just needs a bit of putty and a wipe off, its got the little cuttings of plastic over it. MB9T5649 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Other bits, MB9T5659 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr and the engine, which isn't fully made, just placed on the rod. Shall be going quite heavy into detail with this. MB9T5657 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Thanks, Radleigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Toying with what to do with the engine, its far from perfect and Trumpeter seem to have missed out 7 cylinders... I might buy the engine what Oliver bought for his, from 'Engines and things' in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Brilliant progress! Have found book - will have a go at scans this evening - if it takes too long I'll just pop book in post Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks very much Iain, I'll forward over my address now just incase. Rad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 thats really looking rather good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Somehow going to end up like this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've had a crazy thought over a nights sleep, Going to purchase another model to go along side it on the base. No updates til next week, I'm away now till Monday. Radleigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Hi Here are a few photos of the engine. Let me know if you need more. I hope this helps. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Man I want that book so bad! Thanks for them Oliver. I'm on my girlfriends laptop so haven't saved them just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Somene else is also building the MI-4. He is also looking for that book. Per his request I took some photos of the engine area. I know you are thinking of getting the resin engine. Heres a closer view of it...that might help in your decision. Oliver Edited April 9, 2011 by shark 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thanks for those Oliver! Hopefully tomorrow I got myself a book, hunted HIGH AND LOW and find out tomorrow! Might have to go drive and get it as I can't wait any longer for delivery, so will sort that of if they have it. Update soon, been working on it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Small update, bigger one later on as i'm off to bed now, but will sort more pics out during the day. This is what i've been up to for now, Loads more to come from this too... MB9T5936 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Radleigh. Edited April 11, 2011 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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