stevej60 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: As Nigel said, WOW! That is looking excellent Steve, I understand why your eyes are shot after painting that splinter scheme so you go and enjoy a couple of days off before doing the other side. Very neat straight lines on the splinter by the way, did you mask them or use a very steady hand and a brush? Thank's Craig all freehand painting like it used to be! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Makes it even better work then, well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 So very jealous!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Another WOW from me. That scheme is simply nuts, I think I can see one of these in my future too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 And a from me too!!! I also remember doing this kit as a young lad back in the 70's. Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Thank's a lot folk's,I thought as there's a bit more natural light tonight in the loft I'd plod on a bit more so other side done, glossed the first side to try those decal's which glad to say worked fine,back in the box now I'll sit back and watch some other build's,I popped into my LMS as I was out of a good few paint's etc and picked up Airfix's Vampire so I'll go and inflict myself on the good folk in the trainer;s GB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Freehand???? Makes it even more impressive!! Seriously Steve - That's amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 21 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Freehand???? Makes it even more impressive!! Seriously Steve - That's amazing Many thank's Nigel,to be honest with that rivetting it would have taken more time to tidy up paint bleeding under the mask than build the kit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Add another WOW from me! That looks the biz. Very impressive painting- just the very thought of trying to paint splinter camo scares me. Kudos sir!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/4/2019 at 9:50 AM, stevej60 said: Why oh why didn't I go for the US machine? my eyesight is getting to far gone for this,that aside it does look eyecatching really, looking now I should really have gone more gray than NATO black but it's only a bit of fun so I wont loose sleep over it.One side done I'll have a few days rest before the other! I'd say, I'd say that's one helluva paint job there. Steady hand and a sharp eye for a straight line, we'll make a helicopter pilot of you yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Robertone139 said: Steady hand and a sharp eye for a straight line, we'll make a helicopter pilot of you yet. Thank's Robertone,I did have the pleasure of a Puma flight a few year's ago and that's as far as I'd go! Anyway just a look at her under gloss and decal's. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 splendid work... really, really nice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Talk about setting the bar early. That's superb!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I can’t believe it’s the same kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That really is fantastic Steve, and to think that you were unsure what you could achieve with the old Airfix kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That looks fantastic Steve. I was going to go the HB way for one of these but you can't do a Swede with them. No sponsons & I do so want to do this camo so it'll be back to Airfix for one. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: That looks fantastic Steve. I was going to go the HB way for one of these but you can't do a Swede with them. No sponsons & I do so want to do this camo so it'll be back to Airfix for one. Steve. Remember Steve this eighties boxing followed the kit's change to snap fit which isn't an issue other than I think the glazing was spoiled as the tabs are molded right where the side window's are(Imust remember to post a photo),I'd go for an earlier boxing but not sure the splinter scheme was in use when the kit was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 @stevej60 The cockpit glazing us one of the few pieces I have left from my build of 50 odd years ago so that might come in handy. The splinter scheme would be the main motivation for going this way otherwise the HB one would probably be easier but other than the big sponsons, I think there're differences in the rear rotor pylon. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Modeller's of a nervous disposition look away! This is what you get in the form of the glazing,air bubbles,poor detailing and those molded tab's for the snap fit.Let's see what can be done. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Modeller's of a nervous disposition look away! This is what you get in the form of the glazing,air bubbles,poor detailing and those molded tab's for the snap fit.Let's see what can be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 That cockpit has more bubbles than an Aero bar Steve! I don't suppose any of them will be covered by framing will they? @stevehnz, There are different rear pylons fitted to HKP-4's they were delivered with the original pylon but some at least had the same rear pylon fitted as the USMC versions, of course that still leaves the issue of the sponsons and also the engine exhaust as the HB exhaust is the wrong shape for the Gnome exhaust which is round as per the KV-107 and earlier CH-46's. Would love for you to build your kit as part of this GB . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Would love for you to build your kit as part of this GB . I don't have the kit yet but do have one on the radar, I'll need to work my way through the chat & study the various photos of 04068 on Airliners.net in her different guises to see what version the kit is. If I can make it all come together there is a chance you'll see me here but no guarantees. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, modelling minion said: That cockpit has more bubbles than an Aero bar Steve! I don't suppose any of them will be covered by framing will they? Not all of them Craig but I think I can live with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Superb work on that splinter scheme, you've got to love a splinter scheme like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) Morning folk's,quick update on where I am with this one,.Fitted the main cockpit but not the seat's or IP yet,I was again looking at photo's of the real thing and let out a cry of "Oh no",the missus came running in wondering if I had had an accident and to the question what's the matter? Got the reply "the bl***y Swedes painted the rotor blade's splinter"!She turned in silence and walked away.Anyway the top of the blade's have now been re-painted and splintered,decal's nearly done even underneath. Now done folk's. Edited March 9, 2019 by stevej60 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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