CedB Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 My first Helicopter build. Not an easy one either. Revell's re-boxing of the marvellous Zvezda Mi-35 (although they're calling it a 24V; the 35 is the 'export' version). A complex kit and 8/10 on the fiddly scale but, with care, it builds into a nice model. Long WiP with lots of help from others here. Hand painted with a mixture of acrylics, mostly Revell's that I purchased at the same time as the kit some years ago (and some still liquid!). AK True Metal paste for metallics. Satin varnish. Infini for the aerials. I hope you like it IMG_0399 by Ced Bufton, on Flickr 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Mean and aggressive, it turned out great in the end, Ced 👏🏻 👏🏻 Choppers aren't my thing, normally, but I reckon this has some appeal 😉 I'd have personally pushed a bit more on the weathering, but I reckon that with all those sticky out bits it's easier said than done ... Ciao Edited May 14, 2018 by giemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Nice model. That paint scheme is... interesting. Looking at your wip this thing fought you all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Great Ced!. Like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Very nice build Ced. As said, you fought all the way and won, yet again. Well done sir. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Very good build 👍 Great looking Hind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 That looks just smashing: you really have pulled that together into a striking piece of work Ced and should feel rightly pleased. 🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Congratulations with your first helicopter Ced! Looks great in this camouflage, very interesting paint work 👏🎉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 For a first time 'copter build I think you've done a brilliant job. I've only ever built two myself and I don't find them fun at all. See you on your next build. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Top job from a top man Lovely work Ced 11/10 for percy-verence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Very nice indeed. I'm toying with getting one & doing it in a Polish scheme. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 8 hours ago, giemme said: Mean and aggressive, it turned out great in the end, Ced 👏🏻 👏🏻 Choppers aren't my thing, normally, but I reckon this has some appeal 😉 I'd have personally pushed a bit more on the weathering, but I reckon that with all those sticky out bits it's easier said than done ... Ciao Thanks Giorgio Choppers aren't my thing either, really. Damn you Die Hard... I did think about weathering but all the references show her pretty clean, probably as she appears at air shows. Saved me some work too! 8 hours ago, Thud4444 said: Nice model. That paint scheme is... interesting. Looking at your wip this thing fought you all the way. Thanks James 'Interesting' as in the Chinese curse? It was a pain and it's not quite right, but I can't cope with more than two colours... 8 hours ago, bbudde said: Great Ced!. Like it very much. Thanks Benedikt 8 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Very nice build Ced. As said, you fought all the way and won, yet again. Well done sir. Simon. Thanks Simon, very kind 6 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Very good build 👍 Great looking Hind Thanks Dennis 5 hours ago, TheBaron said: That looks just smashing: you really have pulled that together into a striking piece of work Ced and should feel rightly pleased. 🥂 Thanks Tony - I might be pleased later... right now I'm just glad it's over! 3 hours ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: Congratulations with your first helicopter Ced! Looks great in this camouflage, very interesting paint work 👏🎉 Thanks Nikolay 2 hours ago, Courageous said: For a first time 'copter build I think you've done a brilliant job. I've only ever built two myself and I don't find them fun at all. See you on your next build. Stuart Thanks Stuart, very kind of you I agree with you, they're not fun! 1 hour ago, perdu said: Top job from a top man Lovely work Ced 11/10 for percy-verence Thanks Bill, really appreciated from my helicopter master 1 hour ago, Buzby061 said: Very nice indeed. I'm toying with getting one & doing it in a Polish scheme. Pete It's a nice kit Pete but I found it quite challenging, especially the instructions which are sometimes vague... Some of the assemblies, especially the front bit, rely on some confidence in their design but the kit does fit nicely IMHO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Excellent result for a first copter build, something a little more straight forward next time perhaps?? Luv the scheme. Was lucky enough to see a Hind up close and personal at Biggin Hill in the most amazing colours ever. Had the Alien look from HR Geiger and, as I have the Revell 1/48 kit, have been tempted but not sure either my skills or my sanity are up to the challenge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks Simon Definitely something easier for the next one! I saw an Alien scheme model at the Gloucester show on Sunday - 1/48 and all hand-painted. Impressive, but still a bit mad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks Ryan, kind of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 That turned out very nicely, fully justifying all the effort you put into it. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks Andrew, glad you like it and thanks for the kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 She looks great with the doors and panels open. You’ve done her proud. Bravo sir. johnny. 💃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Super cool 'Hind' Ced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Thanks Cookie, glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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