heloman1 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 OK, guys, two of my choices have gone out of the window, this after a little discussion with Aaron. I'm not dissapointed as I haven't built a navy bird in a long while. So this is the plan. Italeri UH-1N kit in the above mentioed units markings with an overall International Orange (not day-glo) paint job. Some of the decals will have to come from the spares box/stash but I'm not short on Heuy sheets. As the ubiquitous box art... The parts and my one reference pic... The Pongo cab is one of those that lost out... Anyway, I started earlier this pm, cutting parts off the sprues and cleaning up ejector pin marks and soem flash. So. two cut fingers from an ever so sharp new scalpel blade, so this should be a good build. I'll plod on this eve and post some progress pics tomorrow. This is going to be a out of the box build, something I find difficult to accomplish. So don't all get excited!!! Colin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This is going to be a out of the box build. Colin I keep trying to tell myself that every time I open the box. Look forward to the updates. Would you like me to delete your original thread? Cheers Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Excellent choice Colin. I'm looking forward to seeing all that orange, I'll fetch my sunglasses! Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I have this kit as well, using it as a reference for the scratch building in the back end of my Hasegawa build. I have a AM sheet somewhere but not sure if it has N model options.... Might even do the USN/USMC option on the kit sheet. I shouldn't jump the gun, go to finish my RAAF build first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Excellent. I look forward to watching you progress through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 OK guys, I got some basic assembly done yesterday and then this eve I had a Google re markings. I couldn't find anything near the markings onth epic I have fro AFM mag. However I'll go with that as it was my original reference. I rubbed off all the rivet detail as it looked way to exagurated for 72nd scale. No I'm not going to replace them with AM rivets... For those of you who keep shouting Day-glo, the US forces do not use day-glo that prefer International Orange FS12197, available in the Model Master range but also from Humbrol. Pics to follow tomorrow when I may have good light. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Day glo, nuclear orange, you say tomato I sat tomoto. Should look great either way. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Great subject Colin,......I`d have gone for a Kiwi or RAAF bird myself, especuially the nice Arctic Orange RNZAF birds,.....but the one you have chosen is a stunner too and should look brilliant so good luck mate, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 The Antarctic Kiwi is already underway! Be nice to see the US bird as well. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 OK, guys, I'm going to have to put my build on the back burner for the next month. I've 20 odd days in which to finish my AC Ace for a contest up in Kimberley. If I don't get it finished I'll have egg on my face and not for the first time. I'll post some pics in the vehicle section. Cheers. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 No problem Colin, Hope you can continue soon. Good luck with your build & contest. Cheers Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Not to worry Colin, there's plenty of time left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Well guys, I got the AC finished but only asa curbside model! Now I've decided to downsiize my home. So today I have the movers in packing my belongings (moved the stash myself on Sunday). I move tomorrow, so I apologise in advance for lack of posts over the next week. I do however still have the build in front of me. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Good luck with the move Colin. Hope it went well. I see you took the wise decision of moving your own stash. I was in nervous sweats when I had help moving mine, and that was only from the modelling room to the loft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Guys, the move went well but I only unpacked my cave on Thursday. Unless it rains and I'm stuck indoors for the next few days, I'm in danger of non-completion... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Ok, despite the upper fuselage and he cabib side not wanting to match up, i've pulled it and pushed it all together. I'll try soem paint this arvie and then look for the decals... Watch this space, I haven't given up yet. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Good luck, hope you manage to make it to the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Well, I've pushed and pulled and lost the decals and then looked for alternatives but hey, I think this kit has been sent to try me. So if you don't mind before I tare my hiar out, i'm going to bow out gracefully, Sorry to dissapoint you all. Colin PS. Moving house and trying to continue a GB are not conducive to each other... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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