perdu Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks, the cracker came second to a Sukhoi yesterday on the club comp table Not that it worries me, the Sukhoi was a build for one of the glossy modelling mags and there's no shame in coming second to Karl Anyway that's my Nautical modelling career over now, when I complete the Whirlwind I suspect it's to be Wokka Time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 I decided it wouldnt hurt so there is a RFI over there It's been quite a ride, thank you all for travelling this long road with me Bill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 23 hours ago, hendie said: another stoatir Bill. It's just a shame you had to deface it with that graffiti down the sides. Graffiti? I can only assume you are not referring to the words “Royal” & “Navy” in such terms, oh former Far Eastern Crustacean ...? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Now then boys, play nicely Does he mean perhaps... the defensive measures stuff? Oh well Boys will be boys 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Lovely job Bill! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 cheers Terry What do we think gang, only the H-19 to do to finish the topic US Marines or US Army? Has to be Korean War period, in the war zone I have to get paint and white decs if its the USMC one, I reckon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, perdu said: US Marines or US Army? USMC would be my choice but it's your model so which ever you favour will be great! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Another stonker off the bench, fantastic stuff Bill. I do like the varied tones a lot. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Hamden said: USMC would be my choice but it's your model so which ever you favour will be great! Roger To be honest Roger it will be the most likely if only to close the build with a last Marines helo to end this story Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 That was me wasn't it? 'Almost out of the box' Hmm I wonder if... This qualifies? Or this? Oh well... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 An afternoon of leisurely pottering Gives me this Then a bit of frenzied fettling gets me staggering towards this The port cyclic isnt in the wrong way round but has been pushed out of shape before the pic was taken It's right now My paper version of the Airwaves IP and its surround sit cobbled in place with a dollop of cockpit glue, once dried I can wriggle stuff around and close up the halves 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 one day I'll get around to the 1/48 version of this nice pottering and fettling - frenzied or otherwise 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 I, and by I I mean all of us, would love to witness a Hendie build on a Whirlwind or H-19 Alan Please do get it on, when you can 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Very nice internals Bill, another masterpiece in the making eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 11 hours ago, perdu said: I, and by I I mean all of us, would love to witness a Hendie build on a Whirlwind or H-19 Alan Please do get it on, when you can Seconded! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 In the last few months I've been popping in just a few times and I'm happy to see that those who dare are still in the circuit! This thread looks like a wood where every now and then wild mushrooms appear from nowhere! The Merlin's a beauty and the Whirlwind 's coming along nicely! Well done Bill!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thanks Massimo, hope you have been OK Just popping in? Oh look Stuff to do The windows atop the cabin did not fit in any direction so I sent for new shiny windows These appeared, now it seems I have to sand, file and generally traumatise them I'll report back later The one here was a terrible size, shape and clarity still, supergoo is cheap is it not? Off to tackle these now, laters guys Ciao 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 The next (best?) thing will be to make a decision on which USMC H-19 I will be making I will need to discover which Sea Blue to purchase, it not having been a colour in my usual personal palette Where did I drop that reference Andy gave me for US T.O publications when i need it? I know, its back near page three or four must check the Orders Then get a start on getting the decal sheet sorted, I will not be likely to print any of the predominantly white lettering Busy day ahead huh... 😇 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I did the same thing with the white lettering on my Wasp so that will be the fall-back position But if I find suitable decals I may push the leakyboat out My green one might have been used to render a grey RN machine but I think it will be better served by making her as she was with her original owners Along with a Wokka Or two! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Delicious catch-up Bill. Loving that Whirlwind of activity! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Lovely internals Bill. Nice to see it out of the box as usual. 😛 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Supergoo refused to polish out on this side so I had to let in a piece of CD case plastic which did work but shows just how awful the windows on this 1958 kit are And leaves me with a new dilemma Do I? The roof windows I have never seen them replaced on the Airfix kit and have never even seen an Italeri one Italeri might (yes really they might...) have even got these right, looks like I will never know but to be presenting a reasonable H-19 it looks as if I ought to be moulding a complete upper deck out of acetate dont tempt me I am considering using Krystal Kleer for the roof top windows Steak Club night tonight, I will have me a little think... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Go on Bill you know you want to...................................................................I'll get me coat Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, perdu said: Italeri might (yes really they might...) have even got these right, looks like I will never know but to be presenting a reasonable H-19 it looks as if I ought to be moulding a complete upper deck out of acetate that just might be the easier option Bill. Whatever you decide... we'll still pick holes in it we're with you all the way 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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