Bulldog 09 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Finished this build up about three weeks ago. This has taken a little over three years to build. It is comprised of parts from four 1/72 kits (2 Academy, 1 Hasegawa, and 1 HobbyBoss), after market sets from CMK & Eduards, and a total of 1200+ scratch built pieces. None of this would have been possible without the outstanding custom decals from my friend Joseph Osborn, invaluable technical advice and reference material from my friends Jon Bernstein, Tony Morgan, and the US Army. So I'll shut up now and post the photos. The in-progress for this build can be found here. Please let me know if you all have any suggestions or corrections. Devil Dance AH-64A 89-0202 C Company, 1/229th Attack Helicopter Battalion aka."Blue Max" Dave Fassett 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog 09 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Dave Fassett 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthldr Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Now that's something special, have one of these on my "to do" list, but until someone comes out with Hellenic Army markings that's where it will be staying. Great build and superb attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Great model. My only question is: would the aircraft have all that ordnance hung on it and have almost every panel open for servicing? W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 What a superbly finished Apache. Inspiriational stuff. I would guess that it is probably unlikely that all panels displayed open on this model would all be open at the same time. Even for the first, comprehensive pre-flight of the day, it is unlikely everything is open at the same time. Unlikely, but not impossible. BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog 09 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Thank you so much gentlemen for the great feedback and comments. Now that's something special, have one of these on my "to do" list, but until someone comes out with Hellenic Army markings that's where it will be staying. Great build and superb attention to detail. ScotthidrBlow the dust off the kit and go to this link. They have the markings you are looking for. Great model. My only question is: would the aircraft have all that ordnance hung on it and have almost every panel open for servicing? W Yes Sir it would. I knew this question would get brought up when I built it. I have a couple of photos with live ordnance hung on the aircraft and panels and service work being performed. The purpose of my model was more to give the viewer a glimpse inside the aircraft, rather than to depict a certain event. Dave Fassett Edited September 3, 2012 by Bulldog 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 wow, that's a bit special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Really impressive work, such tiny components but beautifully put together. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 That really is a fine example of modelling skill! Jaw droppingly good Apache. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Wow that is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 That's a stunning build, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 That`s Awesome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colihamp Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Brilliant - cracking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 In 32nd scale that would have been fantastic, in 72nd it's outstanding, what great model. I can see why it might have taken three years in the building.Thanks for sharing it with us. I also think the amount of armament is too much but it does add tot the impact. Colin on the Africa Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekenba Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Would the panels be open?! What sort of question is that? I mean, are real helicopters 4 inches tall? I think people get a little bit too carried away with "realism" sometimes.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASANALA Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Oh my God....that is a gem.....stuning......Very very good. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Beautiful finish on this one, well done! The extra details are incredibly done, one of the best Apaches I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 simply put.... superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Nice! Like that a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog 09 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for the excellent comments. It is this kind of feedback from outstanding modelers like yourself that helped me through this build, and made it all worth while. Thank you all again. Dave Fassett Edited September 5, 2012 by Bulldog 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ruddy eck! That's awesome! Superb work Sir.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lar74 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Great model.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Wow wow wow wow wow :wow: and again wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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