Lifeline Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hi, I'll join with this kit; It's Typical 90's Italeri kit, raised, and simple details, based on prototype of the Tiger. But, a good friend of mine gave me this kit, and what way to honor him better than to build it, right? The build is straight forward, and coming rather quickly. After the cockpit and few sub assemblies I thought.yhis going to be a quick build But a dry fitting session afterwards proof the otherwise This gonna be fun.. Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 welcome along and with a chopper to, nice to see. The moulding looks very similar to the 1/48th version. I've have their HAP Tigre, plus resin conversion kit to turn it into an Oz ARH-1. Oooo the fit doesn't look the best, you may have a wee bit of extra work with this one! Good luck with the build, hopefully you can sort out the fit issues, as it would be great to see her in the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: welcome along and with a chopper to, nice to see. The moulding looks very similar to the 1/48th version. I've have their HAP Tigre, plus resin conversion kit to turn it into an Oz ARH-1. Oooo the fit doesn't look the best, you may have a wee bit of extra work with this one! Good luck with the build, hopefully you can sort out the fit issues, as it would be great to see her in the gallery. Yes, it really look like the 1/48 version is it... the fitting sure tricky, and need a little bit of tweaking and actually quite easy to do. sure need quite a lot of putty, but the results are good. for tight spot like the ones under the engine/exhaust I brushed tamiya putty thinned with acetone, and wipe off the excess with q-tip damped with acetone. the results are good. I also tried out Vallejo Putty, which can be wiped with water. this too giving good effects. After a few rounds of employing elbow grease, all the gaps are gone along with some details. So, I add some panel lines and rivets, mask the canopy, followed by Mr.Hobby black primer. The holes on the anti tank missile launcher are off set and have different diameter. I have no idea what type of AT Missile Italeri tried to replicate, and frankly I fear they're just imagining thing... So I widened and centered the "holes". I know it's questionable representation, but at least they looked symmetric. Cheers, Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) The build continue with laying down the helicopter camouflage, painting the small parts like rotor blades and weapons I decided to follow revell's instruction sheet, since it's more accurate than Italeri's. Cheers, Mario Edited May 12, 2019 by Lifeline 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 nice progress here already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks guys... I'm nearing the finish line, The whole build gloss coated, and followed by enamel wash using Tamiya Panel Liner. The effect is quite subtle due the details are raised panel lines and few rivets, but that's actually what I after since the reference pictures shows a quite clean aircraft. Next would be semi-matte coat.... Cheers, Mario 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 gee she's looking nice well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Well... It's Done... Beauty shots are in the gallery... Cheers, Mario 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 That's looking very mean Mario A big brother for my BO105 (if and when I ever get started on it!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 well done Mario, she looks fantastic, great to see a completed chopper in the build. Glad you were able to join us for this GB, I do hope you enjoyed your build. There's plenty of time for a second build??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Thank you.. This GB really helps me boost my building rate. I think I just finished a S-3B Viking for MPA GB last month (?), and now this. Actually I still have a P-61 Black Widow with kitsworld decal and SH-60 on my stash...🙄 Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Impressive result Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Turned out very nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 That was quick. I completely missed the process. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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