Antoine Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Edited March 5, 2019 by Antoine 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Great to have you with us Antoine. I really do like the scheme, the contrast between the dark grey and the bright orange/red. I look forward to seeing your WIP in progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) My pleasure! After this teaser-like introduction... My first plan was to disguise it as a colourfull JGSDF KV-107 with the help of a Printscale decal sheet, but this subject seems to be highly popular, so I prefered to revert to the box option, which is after all as nice as the Japanese KV. It's not up to me to tell the story of the Sea Knight, as it's already available for anyone elsewhere on the net after a quick search, but I take some time usually to write a few line with my precise subject in focus. But.... This time, I'm out of references, and I know next to nothing about the Phrog... I even can't tell what's the exact version, A as the boxart tell us, or a D... I just know this machine belong to the Marines, and was part at some time of Iwakuni MCAS station rescue flight. Well, it's time to see what's out of the box. The sprues The clear parts Instruction sheet, that seems to be clear enough Markings. I'll go for BuNo 150951, as I was able to find a couple of pictures on the net. And the decals sheet Edited March 7, 2019 by Antoine 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) And now for a closer look at the details. Finely engraved panel line all over the structure. The small sponsoons. I wish I could have found a box with the bigger ones, as I prefer the Phrog's look with those We have some nice details inside, but the cargo looks otherwise quite empty. I think the pit'll look nice as it is, I just have to add some seat belts. Nice U/C too, just need some brake lines And last a nicely detailled rotor head. Maybe just a few wire? See you all next weekend, I might be able to cut some plastic part by then. Edited March 7, 2019 by Antoine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Very nice and clear pictures of the sprues and instructions Antoine. I really like the scheme you have chosen, nice and colourful, but I'm with you on not knowing an A from a D phrog but can you not find out what mark it is from the bureau number? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Already did some search, but found no clear answer. I think the machine was upgraded from A to D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 That is a most attractive scheme, I can't wait to see how it comes out. Looks like a nice kit too. At least you don't have "Christmas Stars" on the cockpit bulkhead like my Hobby Boss version. I just wish I could find a single photograph of that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Hi Nigel, Not my prefered one, but it still ok. In a way, the Phrog round up surprisingly many colourfull scheme, and the choice is difficult. I might want to try another, once this one's over, hopefully. 7 hours ago, Nigel Heath said: At least you don't have "Christmas Stars" on the cockpit bulkhead like my Hobby Boss version. Maybe that was HB interpretation of those cabalistic signs... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 That’s a cracking scheme. I’m along for the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi guys, Just a few words to let you know I'm out of this. I've to admit that I haven't glued a single part so far, and for this I've a truck load of bad excuses you don't want to hear about. Whatever, the fact is that I just can't build anything at the moment. I know the mojo will come back, the question is: When? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Really sorry to hear that Antoine. Losing your mojo is a difficult one to get past at times, and trying to force it never works. I look forward to seeing your work when you get your mojo back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Thanks, and do not worry, as I don't give it too much importance, there are other things that really matter in real life. The only thing annoying to me is that I kind of let you down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Do NOT worry Antoine you have not let anybody down. This is a hobby that we do because we like to, and I for one will not be complaining that a proposed build is not going to take place as , like you say, there are far more important things in life than modelling. I will now duck to avoid anything thrown in my direction! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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