Knight_Flyer Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Right, made a start on the model... nothing to see or should that be nothing interesting to see yet. Lot of parts that can be painted on the sprue and doing that for now. In fact a lot of parts need to be assembled before the fuselage halves can be closed. So far, the kit has impressed but only in that it's not a short run East European with all of the frustrations I'd experienced till now I've yet to decide on a scheme although I'm sure it will be USMC... might try to use the kit decals as I haven't ruled it out yet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Glad to hear that you have made a start. The USMC options in the box should at least make painting a bit quicker as I believe they are all for aircraft in the over all green scheme, is there the option of hi or low vis markings or just the low vis as per the box art? Looking forward to it either way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I am for one looking forward to the updates on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Bit of a boring build as a lot of stuff needs to be done before the fuselage halves can be closed. So far I've assembled most of the interior and just touching up on the painting. The interior detailing is about acceptable, for me at least... some may want to go further, particularly with the doors open as a fair amount can be seen. I'm going to have it pretty much all closed up. Prior to closing the halves, for the version I'm building the exhausts will need to be modified. Then to assemble the rotor shafts. I think I can get away with adding the cockpit side doors last as they may get damaged when gluing the halves together. Even though the instructions say otherwise 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Nice work and good progress too. I had my doubts about adding the cockpit side windows too but I fixed mine in and they survived my heavy handed assembling and it will be easier than doing it later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 A good start, and agree with leaving out the cockpit windows until it suits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Exhausts modified, not quite a neat job but it will do. With that, the fuselage halves can be closed. Rotor assemblies have been done and I've discovered if I don't add the boss, they can be plugged in after the model is complete. Hope they can also be removed as it will make storing the model easier... I've run out of display space you see and I rotate the models between storage and shelf. Also means I don't get bored of seeing the same models all the time So far, I am impressed by the fit of the parts - near enough perfect. Would you believe 90% of the parts on the interior have not been glued, they basically just slot in like a snap fit kit Fuselage halves weren't so perfect and needed to clamp them together. However, I was able to line the joins on the inside with super glue and this helped ensure they stayed tight. Next step is to add on the undercart and then the cockpit glazing... not looking forward to the latter as it's going to be tedious 🥋 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Very good progress. Good job modifying the exhausts, they look pretty damn good to me. Fitting the cockpit glazing should be okay, mine went on without any problems, but masking it was a bit of a chore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Nice progress, I am struck by the similarities with this kit and the Hobby Boss one I am building. They are not exactly the same but do have a lot in common. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 They really do look quite similar don't they, but then I suppose there are only so many ways to skin a cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Nice start!! I'm building the next size up so looking forward to seeing how this one comes together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 A good solid start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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