modelling minion Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, wimbledon99 said: Haha - Cheers! I will indeed be sticking with the kit options, unless of the course the decals are perished and then I'll have to go on the hunt again. I've read the Acadamy kits are nice to build and the extras sold with it (Eduard Interior and Scalewarships Rotor Fold) make it a nice little find for the price Not yet sure about using the rotor fold though Very nice additions, the rotor fold set would certainly make for a different looking model and certainly cuts down on storage space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I decided to educate myself on the difference between the CH-47 and CH-46. I'm rather glad I did!! This info in this LINK is simple but great (and the pictures are fantastic)!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 hours ago, modelling minion said: Very nice additions, the rotor fold set would certainly make for a different looking model and certainly cuts down on storage space. I got one of these at SMW last weekend, and will hopefully be using it if I can follow the instructions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 30 minutes ago, Jabba said: I got one of these at SMW last weekend, and will hopefully be using it if I can follow the instructions. I'm sure that such an experienced modeller as yourself will have no problems, and another with folded rotors will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 35 minutes ago, Jabba said: I got one of these at SMW last weekend, and will hopefully be using it if I can follow the instructions. I'll have a go if you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 No worries about not using the blade fold set, I just need to get my head around the instructions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 The postman has just delivered a BIG box 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Very nice indeed Nigel. That was very quick from you ordering it to it landing at your house, most impressive. And yes it is a big box isn't it, I've got the KV-107 boxing but will probably end up doing a 1/72 Fujimi kit for the GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hi Craig, Just hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew. I've entered a few GB's and have unknowingly chosen kits that are going to need a lot of work! Should keep me out of mischief if nothing else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 18 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: Hi Craig, Just hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew. I've entered a few GB's and have unknowingly chosen kits that are going to need a lot of work! Should keep me out of mischief if nothing else. It should definitely keep you busy Nigel, and I know what you mean about biting off more than you can chew as I may have ever so slightly over committed to GB's for the next 12 months at least! Just do your best and enjoy the build, no pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Well here we are in 2019 and less than 2 months until kick off! I hope that you all are getting ready for your prospective builds and maybe even acquired kits or bits for your builds over the Christmas period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 5:38 PM, modelling minion said: Well here we are in 2019 and less than 2 months until kick off! I hope that you all are getting ready for your prospective builds and maybe even acquired kits or bits for your builds over the Christmas period. Please do not scare us with words like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Was in yesterday's mail. It was the only variant remaining at Plaza Japan. Not really my choice, so I'll see if a Japanese or Swedish KV is a possibility starting from this box. I'll then order decals, and see what other stuff is available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Looming in rather quickly this GB. I have a Fujimi kit picked quite cheaply about 3 or 4 years ago, I want to make a Canadian one and have the Belcher bits Decals. But most of them have the APU at the rear pylon As far as I know none of the Fujimi kits had this option. Any one have any ideas , good drawings sketches diagrams on how I could scratch build this area? Have been told the Hobbycraft kit has the APU but never seen one on my travels to shows etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul J said: Looming in rather quickly this GB. I have a Fujimi kit picked quite cheaply about 3 or 4 years ago, I want to make a Canadian one and have the Belcher bits Decals. But most of them have the APU at the rear pylon As far as I know none of the Fujimi kits had this option. Any one have any ideas , good drawings sketches diagrams on how I could scratch build this area? Have been told the Hobbycraft kit has the APU but never seen one on my travels to shows etc. As luck would have it I stumbled into THIS yesterday which may be a solution. Price isn't silly either. I was looking for Swedish AF Decals in 1/48 and still am if anybody has any ideas.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hm. Looks fine but wrong scale; I work mainly in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Paul J said: Looming in rather quickly this GB. I have a Fujimi kit picked quite cheaply about 3 or 4 years ago, I want to make a Canadian one and have the Belcher bits Decals. But most of them have the APU at the rear pylon As far as I know none of the Fujimi kits had this option. Any one have any ideas , good drawings sketches diagrams on how I could scratch build this area? Have been told the Hobbycraft kit has the APU but never seen one on my travels to shows etc. Hi Paul, Not 100% sure but think that this site may have the info you are looking for, certainly has lots of nice pictures for reference. http://cdnsarlab.blogspot.com/ Hope it helps. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Antoine said: Was in yesterday's mail. It was the only variant remaining at Plaza Japan. Not really my choice, so I'll see if a Japanese or Swedish KV is a possibility starting from this box. I'll then order decals, and see what other stuff is available. Antoine I think you might be able to do a JGSDF one from the kit without too many problems, JASDF and JMSDF are out as they usually have the larger sponsons fitted although I'm sure I've seen a JASDF without them, will have to have a trawl of my KV-107 pics. I'm not sure if there is a difference in the engine intakes/exhausts, I shall check my kits (I have both CH-46 and KV-107 boxings) and see if there are any other differences. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Ah Of course I thought it was too easy. Sorry for being a muppet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, SleeperService said: Ah Of course I thought it was too easy. Sorry for being a muppet. No muppetry involved at all, I am by no means an expert on the H-46/KV-107 family and don't claim to be but I do like them and think they are an all too often overlooked and very important aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 @Antoine, have seen this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 An excellent walkaround of a Labrador can be found here; http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/explanatione-fr.html This guy is also an excellent modeller, and was at Telford last year and is very helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: Antoine I think you might be able to do a JGSDF one from the kit without too many problems, JASDF and JMSDF are out as they usually have the larger sponsons fitted although I'm sure I've seen a JASDF without them, will have to have a trawl of my KV-107 pics. I'm not sure if there is a difference in the engine intakes/exhausts, I shall check my kits (I have both CH-46 and KV-107 boxings) and see if there are any other differences. Craig. Hi Craig, a quick search on the net shows that each box have two set of sponsoons, I need to double check with my own box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Well, I was wrong... I've checked with a friend who own nearly all the H-46/kv boxes, and it appear that the boxes have only one set of sponsoons.... Well, I'm stuck with my HH-46 for the moment, but I've still time to find a KV. Wish me luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Antoine said: Well, I'm stuck with my HH-46 for the moment, but I've still time to find a KV. Wish me luck. Good Luck Antoine! I'm facing a rethink as well. I can't believe that nobody has done the Swedish decals for one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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