Rodders154 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I decied to build the whirlwind after all. I dont do highly detailed models so losing the etch is no big deal I might even find it again it must be in a box somewhere. Donar kit and the converson kit sprues Marked out ready for cutting The nose is going to need some filler to make it akk join up nicely I will keep the door shut Next up get rid of the cooling grills I will use the red and blue/grey colour sheme supplied in the kit It will look nice along the HAR10 I have already. I have the kits and bits to do the MK7 and HCC12 which is what I will be doing after this one. Cockpit and grill next Rodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Nice! Would be great if someone would do a conversion for the Revell 1/48 Chickasaw kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Nice! Would be great if someone would do a conversion for the Revell 1/48 Chickasaw kit! Mission impossible, well almost... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looking good Rodders, hope you enjoy the conversion parts. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hope you don't mind me pulling up a chair? I've a few of these (and the Mk.7) tucked away & would appreciate learning from those who go before! Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looking good Rodders, hope you enjoy the conversion parts. Colin I have just bought another of yours and I have the heritage HAS9 conversion as well. I chose yours because of the way the main door is done I will use the heritage one to do the MK7 and the nose to do the HCC12. I do prefer the heritage one because that one has the exhaust already hollow whereas the Rotocraft has it solid and getting the exhaust thin was a bit of a nightmare (remember the type of model bodger I am) and was put off the conversion before because of this. How would you suggest that do the intake on the MK7? Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Nice! Would be great if someone would do a conversion for the Revell 1/48 Chickasaw kit! Would be nice for an update for this kit the wheels are total ficticious The Kit is rocking horse poo as well I havent seen one for many years Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I have just bought another of yours and I have the heritage HAS9 conversion as well. I chose yours because of the way the main door is done I will use the heritage one to do the MK7 and the nose to do the HCC12. I do prefer the heritage one because that one has the exhaust already hollow whereas the Rotocraft has it solid and getting the exhaust thin was a bit of a nightmare (remember the type of model bodger I am) and was put off the conversion before because of this. How would you suggest that do the intake on the MK7? Rodders Hi Rodders, re the exhaust, if you look closely it has some contour to it as all it and a lip around the edge. All it needs is painting silver and a Remove before Flight tag adding. I modelled it with the cover in place. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Rodders, re the exhaust, if you look closely it has some contour to it as all it and a lip around the edge. All it needs is painting silver and a Remove before Flight tag adding. I modelled it with the cover in place. Colin DAMM I have drilled and hollowed it out never mind I have painted it black so hopefully it will be alright. I have removed the grills from the kit and am currently building the cockpit. I am off work at the moment so have plenty of time on my hands and this build has me hooked. Hope you don't mind me pulling up a chair? I've a few of these (and the Mk.7) tucked away & would appreciate learning from those who go before! Edge I think you may learn how not to do it see the bit about the exhauset above Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Coming on nicely ,windows in, cockpit in and ready for closing Windscreen modified just needs to be finally polished this kit has brought back my mojo And here is one I did earlier Onwards and upwards Rodders 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I think you may learn how not to do it see the bit about the exhauset above Rodders You're doing better than I ever could Rodders! I'm struggling to even find time to get to the modelling bench so any kind of conversion is out of the question! Except I'm building (well I've started) an Airfix Spitfire Mk.1 and am fitting a 3D kits mk.II LR set - not quite in this league but a start! Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Always nice to see such significant 'conversions'. Looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Excellent choice to pick the Whirlwind, Oh how I would love to see this in 1:48th but alas the weight goes on! I did one years ago with, I think, the airwaves conversion, they do look very nice, not too sure about the yellow though . Always good to see a mojo return and looking forward to seeing more progress on this. Keep up the good work Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 but alas the weight goes on! Yes, alas on to me too! (Sorry for the diversion Rodders) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Great choice, looking forward to following along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Well it all put togeather now and after getting on with the filling. this is not the conversions fault but mine I am nowhere as good as Colin but we perservere The kit is beginning to look like a mk9. Can anyone tell me where I can get the torpedo for the aircraft and mor importantly does anyone have/tell me where i can get the floatation gear for the wheels Masked up for the undercoat of the red I am not sure which Tamaya paint number to use for this any help greatfully recieved. Using Halford white for the undercoat Thats it for now Folks Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Can anyone tell me where I can get the torpedo for the aircraft and mor importantly does anyone have/tell me where i can get the floatation gear for the wheels Masked up for the undercoat of the red I am not sure which Tamaya paint number to use for this any help greatfully recieved. Good questions! The flotation gear is done in white metal by Whirlybird. I guess you are going for the fluorescent red scheme so good paints for my experience are from Revell, Mr Color or Tamiya spray can, depending on what you can procure. Fabio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Painting done I was looking through my paints and came across an unused florescent red by Modelair I used field blue from Tamiya and I think it is a good match. The red needed about 4 coats I have to order the flotation gear from whirlybird (thanks for info Fabio) and whilst there I will get the winch as well. I have added the decals which are very good I like the colour scheme a lot I think I will do a Wessex in it next. I have recently purchased the 1/48 scale Italeri one so I might use that one. Still lots to do both main and tail rotors, wheels steps and others details Onwards and upwards Rodders 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Looks great , I wish Italeri would re-release the kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Lookin' good Rodders. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Those colours look fantastic Rodders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Tis done (or done as far as I'm concerned) I have enjoyed it and to my mind it came out better than I thought it would. Thanks to Colin (heloman1) for producing the coversion I expect that he must feel that all the effort that went into the etch was wasted but it wasnt it is just that I dont have the skills to use it. I have tried etch and failed miserably I was thinking of using the sheet from the other converion I own but decied against it. Anyway Pics Still have time for another for the group build lets get rooting through the stash Rodders 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Excellent result Rodders. I really like the contrast between the Dayglo and the blue, very nice. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Love it, great dayglo. My god you banged that one out quick rodders I saw you starting it a week ago, I didn't expect it done by now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Love it, great dayglo. My god you banged that one out quick rodders I saw you starting it a week ago, I didn't expect it done by now! Its easy, I don't watch the telly (I find it mostly rubbish) and I am off work on the sick My build don't take long anyway normally as I have only ever got one build on the go at a time. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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