theaa2000 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hello All Just joined, so I'd like to share my latest model; an Academy 1/48 CH-53E. Before that, a few things though. This is both my first chopper, and my first attempt at using my new airbrush, so be gentle Big, isn't it? I know its not completely accurate (rotor markings especially) but it adds a bit of colour to an otherwise grey model. I did have soem trouble with the decals; they just wouldn't sit on the model. Not sure if it was because I didn't use enough gloss, or because the kit was 2nd hand and had been stored somewhere moist, so it doesn't have as all the markings it should, but not much I can do now. Comments appreciated Cheers Anirudh 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looking great! Wish I could finish mine half as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 No need to be gentle - she looks great! Oh, and welcome to BM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Very nice, & well done for finding one! Awfully clean-looking, though, could do with some more serious grime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettnett2003 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Very well done, especially with your AB, great aren't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looks fantastic:) My next build is the same kit, so any hints or advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Cracking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looks very impressive,welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaa2000 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks guys I really appreciate the compliments. Airbrushes are pretty great, so much quicker and cleaner than trying to brush paint something. Dave, you're right, it is probably too clean for a CH-53, I will probably go back and do a heavier wash over it, not just along the panel lines. Beastie: Its a well engineered kit with good detail, and it goes together pretty well for the most part. I'd take care when adding the interior "skins" to the outer fuselage halves as they need to be in exactly the right position otherwise the interior roof and floor parts don't fit correctly and you end up with a few gaps when joining the two halves. Aside from that not much to say really, its a very nice kit. If you want more detail, the Eduard cockpit set is very nice and pre-printed, and their exterior set has some really nice parts, especially the various mesh grills. Finally, if you're building it with the M2s I'd look for replacements, as they are a bit under-detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 great build looks very nice , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Great job, love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks very nice, great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Looking very good nice job you have done Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Great work sir! Also welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 nice and great subject rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Great job and congratulations, it's big model to build this one. If I may offer a little help add a dark gray wash to the etched grill areas just to lift them. They look flat and with little contrast to the rest of the airframe. Remember, there is a void behind each of them which is (usually) dark. Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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