Hewy Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, modelling minion said: need to get some Tamiya XF-23 as I've just won something on a certain auction site This kit has got to be in my top 10 most enjoyable and best fitting model kits I've built . And , Pray tell?, would it have 2 seperate canopys, and mainly red stars on its flanks by any chance😋 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Hewy said: This kit has got to be in my top 10 most enjoyable and best fitting model kits I've built . And , Pray tell?, would it have 2 seperate canopys, and mainly red stars on its flanks by any chance😋 Really glad that you're enjoying this build so much, and it shows in your progress and quality of your build. As for the purchase.... well that would be telling wouldn't it! It only has one canopy and does come with red stars, but mine might not have red starts on it, we shall see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 I hope you disguise your internet and banking passwords a bit better, I'm taking an educated guess with a letter so as not to spoil the fun its the letter "A" ..? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Hewy said: I hope you disguise your internet and banking passwords a bit better, I'm taking an educated guess with a letter so as not to spoil the fun its the letter "A" ..? Now, there is an A in the manufacturers name but not in the aircraft's and it's first production model is designated "A" but it's not by Mil . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 45 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Now, there is an A in the manufacturers name but not in the aircraft's and it's first production model is designated "A" but it's not by Mil . Dah ,you got me,I'm lost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Got a bit of the paint done, just the green to mask up,and some touch ups, may need to redo the light blue at the rear doors, its maybe a bit too narrow 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Great job on the painting Glynn, that will form a great base coat for the green and looks nicely weathered and worn already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks craig, nearly done the paint , i decided to freehand the green patches on , but im not happy with how much blue is showing on the tail and the rear doors so im going to alter that once the paints dry, looks a bit odd because the only green i had was a gloss 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Blimey, no mess tins with you Really nice work indeed. One I was thinking about getting so I'll ask the question, which one is the better kit Zevesda or Hobbyboss ? Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 That looks fantastic Glynn, wish I could spray freehand like that. Shouldn't take you long to add the extra blue and then you will be on to the decals before you know it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: Blimey, no mess tins with you Really nice work indeed. One I was thinking about getting so I'll ask the question, which one is the better kit Zevesda or Hobbyboss ? Regards Dan Apparently the hobbyboss kit dan ,according to almost all the reviews i saw, theres no weopons or the rails they hang from unfortunately , in either of the hobbyboss kits, for a brief moment i considered getting the zvezda kit just for the weopons bits, Btw the speed of the build is testament to how much I've enjoyed this kit, the fit is superb, Cheers 3 minutes ago, modelling minion said: That looks fantastic Glynn, wish I could spray freehand like that. Shouldn't take you long to add the extra blue and then you will be on to the decals before you know it. Cheers craig its all done and drying ready for gloss and decals, I'll post a picture after the cricket, or if we go belly up, really enjoyed it, i treated myself a couple of months ago to a new airbrush with a 0.2 needle so i cant take all the credit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 This is looking mighty fine! I am around this stage too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: This is looking mighty fine! I am around this stage too... Thanks john,I'll catch up in a bit I've just finished watching the cricket,🤗 Just a couple of pictures of where it currently is, just the rotors to sort , decals, and some weathering 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) That's amazing. I noticed that your air cleaners are uncovered. Are you painting them a seperate colour? Edited July 14, 2019 by John D.C. Masters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 That really does look excellent Glynn, I think you were right to add the extra blue under the tail. This must be your quickest build yet, now lets see knocking out one Mi-8/17 every 2 weeks means that you can build a total of 8 Hips for the GB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: That's amazing. I noticed that your air cleaners are uncovered. Are you painting them a seperate colour? Thanks john much appreciated, ah yes I forgot those john well spotted , in my own little world with this , I'll pop em on when i decal it up 8 minutes ago, modelling minion said: That really does look excellent Glynn, I think you were right to add the extra blue under the tail. This must be your quickest build yet, now lets see knocking out one Mi-8/17 every 2 weeks means that you can build a total of 8 Hips for the GB! Cheers craig ,but , I've come unstuck now and my little gallop has ended because i made a start on the hind while i was watching history unfold on my pad, its a lot more complex than this fall together kit,you get engines and the rotor hub so you can have it all open if you choose, so i might do that,the hind may take a bit longer, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Whilst the Zvezda Hind does look very impressive it is certainly not as quick and simple a build as the Hobby Boss Mi-8. I'm actually considering getting the Hobby Boss Mi-24 over the Zvezda one as it would be a simpler build and it comes with a ton of weapons, I know it doesn't have the slightly off set rear fuselage like the Zvezda kit does but it looks good and will build easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: Whilst the Zvezda Hind does look very impressive it is certainly not as quick and simple a build as the Hobby Boss Mi-8. I'm actually considering getting the Hobby Boss Mi-24 over the Zvezda one as it would be a simpler build and it comes with a ton of weapons, I know it doesn't have the slightly off set rear fuselage like the Zvezda kit does but it looks good and will build easily. Also craig the zvezda kit although very nice, and detailed options it also suffers from flash on a lot of areas , and very shallow detail on the fuselage, some may like that but over zealous painting and sanding will obliterate it, it doesn't look deep enough to hold a wash in places,and you know how i like to overdo the weathering somtimes 😁 I'll post some close up pictures tomorrow ,i really like the hobbyboss helo kits ,apparently the helix b is a real good one in 72nd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Hewy said: ,i really like the hobbyboss helo kits ,apparently the helix b is a real good one in 72nd I like the look of them too, Ive just taken delivery of one of their other kits, have a look at my J-7 build and all will be revealed . A Helix you say, now there's an idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 That's looking the biz Glynn from the cockpit to the near final finish great work,always fancied doing this kit I'm a big fan of HB's Helicopter's this has got me wanting one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thanks steve.i can highly recommend it. Easy and stress free fit👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Just pulled the trigger on a HobbyBoss Hind, not sure what nationality to build it yet but it probably wont be Soviet as it doesn't have the heat suppression kits to fit on the exhausts, India and Afghanistan are the current front runners. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Great choice Great start Taking notes Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks to all who have commented and liked this rather brief build,i think we need these quick no nonsense builds every now and then to keep th mojo piqued, I'm calling this finished, i know I've not painted the window wipers , but until i get some new close up glasses ,I'd probably make a pigs ear of them, Here it is afghanistan air force mi-17 hip Glynn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Like that a lot mate, cracking finish and looks like the very well used cab that it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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