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Welcome to the RFI for my very first helicopter. The Kamov 27 Helix by Hobby Boss. It’s a lovely kit with very little to correct. I used :

Tamiya paints. (Acrylic)

flory washes

vallejo Paint (Acrylic)

Tamiya weathering powder.

ammo filters

and EZ-line

I scratch built the seat harnesses and some of the interior wiring.

without further ado here she is.

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here’s an internal shot from the WIP.

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one last pic.

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Hope you like her.

The WIP can be found here.

 

If you followed along thanks for your help and companionship. My latest build is here.

Take care kids and as always Happy Modelling.

 

Johnny.

 

 

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The detail is eye wateringly good. That heavy wash really makes it pop out. The rotor hub looks amazing, along with the distressed paint finish.

 

Inspirational stuff! 👏👏👏

 

Alan

 

PS. I had to double take at your title, you might consider rephrasing it 😂

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For some thing so “ugly”, this one looks very attractive.  You are to be commended for achieving such an outstanding finish.  :clap:

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Very much the sort of machine that only a mother could love but you've done an excellent job of minimizing it's lack of beauty & made a stunning job along the way. Great detailing on display there. :)

Steve.

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Nothing short of superb!  This is what we come to expect from your joyful travails!  Bravo!  I hope for 25% of this quality in my own helicopter build for the upcoming Front-line Asia GB...

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WOW!!! That is certainly one to be proud of...

...your attention to detail is awesome.

 

Brilliant job Jonny - 5 STAR!!!

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I just love it! The harnesses you made really make a difference and look great and I just love the rotors.  I will have to go through your whip and see how you did those red lines on the rotors.

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18 hours ago, Abandoned Project said:

:worthy: wow! Absolutely amazing!

Thank you. 🤗

18 hours ago, giemme said:

:wow: Amazing! Incredible level of detailing, and I love the weathering! :worthy:  :worthy: 

 

Ciao

Thanks G. You’re a star.

17 hours ago, CJP said:

Great job & weathered finish

CJP

Much appreciated. 🥰

17 hours ago, Alan P said:

The detail is eye wateringly good. That heavy wash really makes it pop out. The rotor hub looks amazing, along with the distressed paint finish.

 

Inspirational stuff! 👏👏👏

 

Alan

 

PS. I had to double take at your title, you might consider rephrasing it 😂

Thank you. Too kind. 😇 I really don’t know what you mea....... oh I say. 😮

17 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

A GRAND PIANO...! 

 

Although, I'm sure you said this machine had a motor and contra-rotating cogs built in.... 

We need videos 

It does indeed. I’ll see what I can do but don’t hold yer breath. I don’t know how to post videos. Might just have to take my word for it. 🤫

16 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Very nicely done!

 

Cheers,

Bill

Thank you sir.

13 hours ago, Sky Keg said:

For some thing so “ugly”, this one looks very attractive.  You are to be commended for achieving such an outstanding finish.  :clap:

Thanks. I do love the awkwardness of this bird.

12 hours ago, stevehnz said:

Very much the sort of machine that only a mother could love but you've done an excellent job of minimizing it's lack of beauty & made a stunning job along the way. Great detailing on display there. :)

Steve.

Thankee.

10 hours ago, Ham Hands said:

As I was looking at the photos I said out loud "Wow. That's really superb."

 

👍👍👍

Too, too kind.

9 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said:

Nothing short of superb!  This is what we come to expect from your joyful travails!  Bravo!  I hope for 25% of this quality in my own helicopter build for the upcoming Front-line Asia GB...

Thanks John. I’m sure your chopity chopter will be stunning. I’ll have to delve in. 🤗🚁

4 hours ago, SaminCam said:

This is really spectacular! The weathering is particular impressive, I feel like I can almost smell the exhaust fumes...

You probably can. 😀 and thanks.

3 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

Awesome work Johnny, looks fantastic mate.

Time well spent.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon.

2 hours ago, BIG X said:

WOW!!! That is certainly one to be proud of...

...your attention to detail is awesome.

 

Brilliant job Jonny - 5 STAR!!!

Cheers. 👍

2 hours ago, matteo44 said:

Wooowwww!!! :clap:

❤️❤️❤️❤️

2 hours ago, Harold55 said:

I just love it! The harnesses you made really make a difference and look great and I just love the rotors.  I will have to go through your whip and see how you did those red lines on the rotors.

Thanks. The wires are lead wire that I painted before bending. 🤫

30 minutes ago, billn53 said:

Superb modeling, and the photography is excellent!

Thank you.

10 minutes ago, MikeR said:

Excellent!

 

Mike.B)

🙌thanks🕺

 

Ohhh you are all very kind. Warms yer cockles do it does.

 

much appreciated. 🥳🥳🙌🥰

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24 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

I don’t know how to post videos. Might just have to take my word for it. 🤫

I think they'll go on as a link that needs to be clicked, if you got the video o

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The dirtiest Helix in the Russian fleet!   Fantastic weathering, great seat belts.  You nailed it.  Makes me want to go out and buy one.  

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