Bozo Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi, It has been a while since I've posted. I've now finished my AAC WAH-64 Longbow Apache AH Mk.1. It has been a slow build, but I managed to finish it. It's from Operation Herrick ca. 2006. I've scratched som UK specifik antennae, and a scoop?? on the right side of the nose. I've also remade the grips and the guards in front of the landing gear. I did some wire superdetailling on the Longbow unit and on the gun. For the HIDAS gear, rockets and the decals, I've used Isracasts conversion set. Cockpit is Aires resin cast. I managed to find a '4' in my spare decal box, and the serial is ZJ224, which I think is the one Ed Macy flew to Jugroom Fort ? It was painted with WEM Helo drab and toned down with MM helo drab. Afterwards, I made a thin dust wash, which doesn't really show through the dust powder. I wish the dust would have been more red, though. I wanted to show a dusty Apache, from Afghanistan. I hope you like it. I am just pleased to have finished it and can now move on to something other. Cheers, 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Nothing wrong with that build at all :-) Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Very nice, what did you use for the weathering, Flory Models Sand wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Looks great, you should make a sandy/dusty base to display it on? Well done Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Very realistic. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Fantastic build! RAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi, You've done a fantastic job. I think the dusty weathering looks really effective when compared to photographs from Afghanistan. Is this the Hasegawa kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Niiiiiice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Like it. The dusty effect is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 excellent ... thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Excellent! looks a war weary machine,great weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Great weathering, lovely model, extremely impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 When Weathering Goes Right! Very effective and very realistic finish. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 That weathering is excellent! Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Not too bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavDoc Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Great job! I've been posting my Apache on the BM work in progress thread - moving along at a snail pace- and I must say, your work is inspiring me to get back to the workbench. The prospect of weathering the finish has me being skittish about getting at it. Your construction work looks great- there must be a zillion small parts in this kit - and the paint job turned out really well. There seems to be a wide variety of ways these Apaches wear- I want to get the effect of fading paint and spots of touch up, along with some impression of panel lines. I like the dusty effect you achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks a bunch, guys Will answer your q's later tonight. I forgot to show the cockpit, and I might upload a couple more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nice weathering, looks the part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Excellent work, love it. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 As answer to your questions; it is the Hasegawa kit. I've used CMK Sandy Dust SD 03 for the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASU Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Your detailing and weathering are superb. My only critique is you have not fitted the four pitch change rods and two rotating scissors between the swash plate and Main Rotor Head!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Got there before me MASU, particularly noticed they were missing as that's what I have been adjusting ( the pitch change rods)for the last 3 days on our Flight Test cab at Wattisham!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Brilliant job, the weathering is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Your detailing and weathering are superb. My only critique is you have not fitted the four pitch change rods and two rotating scissors between the swash plate and Main Rotor Head!!! Jeez, how did I miss those rods!? I haven't given it a thought! Thanks for pointing it out, MASU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Very nice. I am not usually a fan of heavy weathering, but in this case it works a treat - and is realistic. Regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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