pinky coffeeboat Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Good move for the chromate painting. It is a standard yellow chromate finish inside the transmission deck and it can be quite stark but in 1/72 scale and in a closed up condition little if any of that yellow can be seen. In fact, to add to the depth perception I would paint it a dark grey colour, like EDSG or even black, but I'm not saying you should. I'm not too fond of seeing stark interior greens or chromate colours shining brightly with open panels or pushed rear cockpit canopies, but I'm not too fond of modern weathering techniques either but that's just me. For the countermeasures, should you require additional info PM me. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 A nother new question arises, is the hoist available elsewhere or must a chap scratch one? Not the same on Wildcat is it? Oh well, out with the pencils. Draughting ensues... Maybe time to DO etching for that lovely support structure Or just carve plasticard, I'm only building the one 😎 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 They are both coming along nicely Bill. As to the winch, I fear it is out plastic card and rod time. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 20 hours ago, perdu said: Catching up here after many Christmas and New Year distractions Bill. Great progress and as @andyf117 has already observed, I too hadn't realised that the Merlin is similar in size to the CH-53. A very Helicopterish thread indeed! Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 4 hours ago, perdu said: A nother new question arises, is the hoist available elsewhere or must a chap scratch one? I'll check if I have one and get back to you. EDIT. Yes I've got one spare. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 9 hours ago, perdu said: I'm only building the one That's what Henry Ford said! 😉 Damn sorry to hear of the back pain blighting matters Bill. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Its the price I pay for being stupid Tony, a cross I can bear but just no fun when it decides to twang at me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 On prompting, seriously niggly prompting from Richard I have succumbed Richard reminded me, kindly grrr, that the pairs of blades on the tail rotor are fitted overlapping and Signor Italeri didn't apply the overlap to the blades in the kit Go on go on, he said, you know you won't be happy if you... And of course the blighter was right so I have applied some of the old "off wiv two blades and stick'em on better" treatment To be honest, I think it looks far better Do you? The up and down blades have been adjusted and the acrosstix have been left as moulded Its a shame they got it wrong, a simple mould adjustment would have given us one of the best moulded tail rotors I've ever come across in years of helicopters The detail is top notch 😕 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, perdu said: Do you? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, CedB said: Yes Double yes Now for the winch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Cheers chaps Now for the sonobuoy racks Then the hoist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thanks for the heads up on the rotor blades Bill. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 #me too! 😁 Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 10:00 AM, perdu said: Richard reminded me, kindly grrr, that the pairs of blades on the tail rotor are fitted overlapping To be fair its not that obvious. On 1/12/2019 at 10:00 AM, perdu said: I have applied some of the old "off wiv two blades and stick'em on better" treatment Don't worry folks..he's got a spare blade 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Two For which gift I am very grateful thank you Some greeblies going on, here is then cover for the exhaust vent which appears to be cooling the electronics in the multi screen display unit in the cabin The kit didn't have anything like this on it and the pieces Richard sent had a vent cover in with them but it was larger than the one on the side of the cabin I took pictures of at Yeovilton so I made this one from a piece of a Royal Navy Lynx hoist I had left over from years ago Blue it was Some of the bitsas Richard sent have been useful, including maybe the tail rotors Certainly a small casing for the starb'd tail section is now in place The CH-53 cockpit canopy glasswork has now been masked ready for painting, Light Gull Grey goes on tomorrow And now, washing up See ya 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Remind me not to thin Xtracrylics with water Please I might be able to repair this, not sure Bleagh 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 ouch! Sorry to hear/see that Bill. Everything was coming along so well. However we all know you and we all know that you will take a deep breath, maybe kick the dog a couple of times, rework what is necessary and move ahead, making it even better in the process 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hi Bill, I just wanted to remind you not to thin Xtracrilics with water!!! ...Sorry , I couldn't resist!!! After several attempts with distilled water, I opted for the Xtracrilics thinner and the result is great! To remove them, I normally use alcohool, as in Italy you can buy it at the supermarket for cleaning purposes ot at the pharmacy, But I hear here in the UK it isn't so easy, thus...I have no suggestion apart from reminding you not to thin Xtracrilics with water!!! I'm joking, because after having seen how you recovered from the incident with gloss white on the Buccaneer, I'm confident you won't be stopped by a simple grey which can't be thinned with water!!! Did I mention not to..........???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Bad luck Bill, but you'll soon have it sorted Nice greeblies… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ugh. But that Xtra aggro you will of course subdue (as you always do Bill). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Massimo said: Hi Bill, I just wanted to remind you not to thin Xtracrilics with water!!! ...Sorry , I couldn't resist!!! After several attempts with distilled water, I opted for the Xtracrilics thinner and the result is great! To remove them, I normally use alcohool, as in Italy you can buy it at the supermarket for cleaning purposes ot at the pharmacy, But I hear here in the UK it isn't so easy, thus...I have no suggestion apart from reminding you not to thin Xtracrilics with water!!! I'm joking, because after having seen how you recovered from the incident with gloss white on the Buccaneer, I'm confident you won't be stopped by a simple grey which can't be thinned with water!!! Did I mention not to..........???? Hello Massimo 8 Oh really, no water then !! Did it work with Grappa ?? Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ouch! The road to knowledge is full of pot holes. Just ask Dr Foster! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 You lot, what are you like huh? Sort it out day dawns I may be some time, which I don't have as Sunday looms... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 On first touches done. Not rushing this even if tempus fugitstemp And postie arrived with this little beauty Merlin's hoist courtesy of Richard the Scimitar, thank you sir It's gorgeous Some paint on at last. This is an all over discloser The base cost in using is Tamiya XF-12 J.N Grey which looks suitably creamy browny light grey and is sure to lose its nice new look when it dries and gets mutilated by sanding sticks Another task begun whilst I have the bench handy Can you guess what it is? Clue: it sits strapped down inside Merlin See ya laters 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Oh look he's back It sits here Needs painting and ancillaries 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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