JaseBlade Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Finally decided to do my first WIP. I've gone for the Revell 1/72 Nato Helicopter NH90 TTH for the next build. This will be done in the scheme of 79+02,Heeresfliegerwaffenschule, Bückeburg, Germany in 2007. Will be using Kuivalainen etch and Eduard mask with this one. First up, is getting rid of this fairly nice detail to make way for the etch- 16 seats and two cockpit panels worth of sanding later- And after a little touch of paint- Thanks for looking, Jason 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Jason, NEAT work on the cockpit.. It's good to see a NATO HELO .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Good start Jason. I'll be watching too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Thanks Houston and Milktrip! A little more progress- The pit was painted with revell enamels and then weathered with eazi weathering powders: Now, only a few seatbelts left to do... Edited November 18, 2014 by JaseBlade 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have this kit to do as an Aussie version. Watching with interest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looking good ..love watching wip helicopters 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not a great amount of progress tonight. It was a relief to get the final seatbelt part put on! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks good I also have decals for the Aussie version... For mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looking good. Yes, seat belts can be a pain especially when there are many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looks great so far, makes me want this and the naval version even more. Is the marking option you have stated as chosen a kit supplied scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Love tbe detailing. .is the rear cargo floor a decal or PE? This l9oks like another quality Revell kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks for your comments everyone. Looks great so far, makes me want this and the naval version even more. Is the marking option you have stated as chosen a kit supplied scheme? Cheers. I was lucky to pick this up for a few quid at a car boot sale, and I'm very glad I bought it now. It's a kit supplied scheme. There are four decal options, including two German options- 79+02 and 79+03 from Bückeburg. Love tbe detailing. .is the rear cargo floor a decal or PE?This l9oks like another quality Revell kit Thanks. It's a kit supplied decal. The plastic floor has moulded detail, which looks quite good once the decal sets down into it. I then weathered it a little with powders. It definitely does seem a great kit so far- had no problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanthony Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Nice work! I'm building one of these myself, but I didn't hear about the Kuivalainen PE until recently. I've already finished the kit cockpit and the seats, I'm planning to get some figures anyways, but I'm curious what other parts are in the PE set besides the seatbelts and cockpit panels. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Not had much chance to get a lot more done on this yet. Just added a little bit of rough detail to the cockpit to make it a bit busier (overhead panel, first aid bag etc). Still got more to add to it though- Nice work! I'm building one of these myself, but I didn't hear about the Kuivalainen PE until recently. I've already finished the kit cockpit and the seats, I'm planning to get some figures anyways, but I'm curious what other parts are in the PE set besides the seatbelts and cockpit panels. Cheers! Cheers. There's the wipers, wire cutters, steps and a few other bits. Here's some pictures of the other parts- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Does this build the same as the Revell Dutch markings version? If I got one I think I would chin the seatbelts off though. I don't have your patience or more probably eyesight for that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Good stuff here. I have the Navy version of the kit which is the same except for the extra sprue for the maritime parts. But I want to build it as an RNZAF version using Oldmodel Decals. The main stumbling block I have is how to recreate the different filter arrangement on the intakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just another small update. Added a bit of wiring in the cockpit to make it a little more interesting. It could probably do with a bit of a tidy up though when I find time- Does this build the same as the Revell Dutch markings version? If I got one I think I would chin the seatbelts off though. I don't have your patience or more probably eyesight for that matter It looks like Paul J answered that question They are a bit on the fiddly side. To be honest, the moulded seatbelts on the cockpit seats are quite good really though. Good stuff here. I have the Navy version of the kit which is the same except for the extra sprue for the maritime parts. But I want to build it as an RNZAF version using Oldmodel Decals. The main stumbling block I have is how to recreate the different filter arrangement on the intakes. Cheers Paul. That looks an interesting kit with all the sonar equipment etc in the back. Good luck with managing that one- I look forward to seeing it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanthony Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 JaseBlade, on 26 Nov 2014 - 1:02 PM, said:Cheers. There's the wipers, wire cutters, steps and a few other bits. Here's some pictures of the other parts- Hmm I might just hold off on the PE then...most of those antennas are included with the kit, and the wipers on the canopy are quite detailed from what I remember. With the PE wipers are you gonna have to get rid of the ones on the canopy or are they meant to fit right on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hmm I might just hold off on the PE then...most of those antennas are included with the kit, and the wipers on the canopy are quite detailed from what I remember. With the PE wipers are you gonna have to get rid of the ones on the canopy or are they meant to fit right on top? I mainly just got it for the seatbelts and control panels. The kit parts are quite nicely done really though on the antennas etc. The PE steps look pretty good though. That's something I've been wondering myself, and I'm not sure whether I'd be able to do a decent job of removing the kit ones. I can't see it looking right if they're stuck over the top either, so they may end up not getting used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseBlade Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 After taking quite a break from modelling to concentrate on university and a few other things, it's great to have the time to get back into it again. Here's an update on the NH90 from the past couple of days- Clear parts masked ready for priming A coat of Ultimate primer revealed one or two bits that needed more work on them Masking the 3 colour camo was a long job.. Just a few little bits to tidy up after painting Painting was done using Revell aqua paints, which I'm really happy with after years of using mostly Humbrol and Revell enamels. Thanks for looking, Jason 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Glad to see this back on the bench. I actually went and bought the naval version of this after seeing your WIP. Looking good with paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looking good! The three tone camouflage looks like a good scheme. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Your masking technique works very well. I like that quite tight and complicate camouflage pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 PE adds nice detail to the interior. Your camo paintwork looks great Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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