infofrog Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you .. You help me out a lot thru e mail. Thank you Nigel This coast guard has a lot stuff in side . Its very busy .. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Painted the radio rack . Here's some photosthank youRickReference photo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitor Sousa Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Looking so good but its gonna hurt when you'll have to close the two halfs and all of that lovely inside detailsDid you dry-fit the two halfs and the front window?I'm asking that because I've made a 1/72 SH-60B and the front window was realy near the control panel Better test and see if the panel doesn't touch the glass than having troubles after paintingIt's gonna be tight to put the other collective on the seat of the right sideFollowing and enjoying it Edited October 22, 2014 by Vitor Sousa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Looking so good but its gonna hurt when you'll have to close the two halfs and all of that lovely inside details Did you dry-fit the two halfs and the front window? I'm asking that because I've made a 1/72 SH-60B and the front window was realy near the control panel Better test and see if the panel doesn't touch the glass than having troubles after painting It's gonna be tight to put the other collective on the seat of the right side Following and enjoying it No I have not . I guess , I better check that fitting . Thanks for the advice Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Looking so good but its gonna hurt when you'll have to close the two halfs and all of that lovely inside details Did you dry-fit the two halfs and the front window? I'm asking that because I've made a 1/72 SH-60B and the front window was realy near the control panel I'm sure glad you told me . Yes the front window was hitting the dash . I re-cut the dash out lowered about two hairs . Im really ,so happy for that information. I never get that lucky .. You saved my butt .. Again thank you Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitor Sousa Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Yes the front window was hitting the dash . I re-cut the dash out lowered about two hairs . It's really a big dash, don't know how pilots can see front in the real helicopter And when I saw you adding metal to the kit I remember my Seahawk, same trouble there Glad I could help Edited October 23, 2014 by Vitor Sousa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod77 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Well done in adding all those little details to your build. Lovely 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I have the cargo and cockpit in primer .. Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 looking nice Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Pretty sharp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Very nice work Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 I paint the interior black . I hope maybe next day or two to paint the cargo floor med gray .Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 That is very well...black Rick, it will be interesting to see what you do with this. I am sure it will come out well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I think once Rick has added a few colors and weathered it a bit, it will look fine. But I agree, as it stands now it's a bit hard to make anything out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It is the Darth Vader of the helicopter world. Belated halloween greeting Rick. ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 The cockpit is almost all black . The cargo floor has black faded strips . I guess non slip black strips that they are . So I base the first colour black. Then I dry brush gun metal color Thank you rick Here the cargo area . The floor black strips are weathered and faded .. The side walls and back wall will be Russian blue/green model masters . Yes weird colour . It matches the wall colour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Few more days , this will look completely different . Good or bad .Not sure Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 based on your other work that I have seen Rick, I am sure it will look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I just need Nigel airbrush . He has the cadillac airbrush .. I love that brush .. H&S Infinity . I do have an eye on his compressor too. He's lucky I don't live close to him , I would borrow .Then i'll be no return buddy . :winkgrin: Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 This morning , I taped the black stripes off . I painted the cargo floor med. gray . Pulled tape stripes off , The lightly airbrushed very thin med. gray over the floor to give a faded look over the black stripes. I will lightly dry brush later gun metal . Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's looking good Rick, nice to see some relief to all that black. I reckon some sort of lighter grey wash on the black areas would also lift things. The black on the real machine does not look quite as dark as you have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wow! very effective Rick. Nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's looking good Rick, nice to see some relief to all that black. I reckon some sort of lighter grey wash on the black areas would also lift things. The black on the real machine does not look quite as dark as you have it. My limit exp. here . Would gun metal dry brush do that ? Not sure What would a gray wash be .? Just spray very thin med gray to over cast the black ? only weathering exp. I have is Flory weathering product Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Gosh Rick, I'm not sure what to advise. When I made the comment I was thinking of a brushed on grey wash. The floor area here looks a bit like the effect you would get with that: There is a Humbrol Dark Grey wash that might work or you could get some artists oil paints and mix your own. That would probably give you more control on the colour and density of the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitor Sousa Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Paint a card with gray and fine tune the shade of gray holding him next the photo. If you hold a black card near the photo you'll notice that the photo doesn't look that dark. I suggest you paint slightly with the gray you tuned but try it from above , not filling everything equally so that some dark remain under the gray has shadows. After that maybe a light dry brush to some highlight on the edges. Edited November 2, 2014 by Vitor Sousa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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