Jon Bryon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Hello all, Here is my latest completion: Hasegawa's 1/48 AH-64D Longbow Apache. Additions are a Master gun/pitots/tail aerial and decals cobbled together from ArmyCast, the kit and an Airfix BAe Hawk. Paint is Hataka laquer. I've very unhappy with my effort on the canopy sealant and there are a few other issues which became apparent after I looked at the photos, but overall I'm pretty happy with the final product. The aircraft modelled is from http://www.b-domke.de/AviationImages/Apache.html#AH-64D_US. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. A build article and more photos can be seen at https://jonbryon.com/hasegawa-1-48-boeing-ah-64d-longbow-apache/. Cheers Jon Edited August 20, 2019 by Jon Bryon 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I like the Apache. That's an impressive build and passes my 'Does it look real?' test. It certainly does that. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Looks awesome! I'm intrigued as to which decals came from an Airfix Hawk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Looks awesome! I'm intrigued as to which decals came from an Airfix Hawk! Thank you Two of the '0's on the tail serial came from RAAF markings for the Hawk! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 That is pure artistry. Such a finish, attention to detail - I'm so glad you took thise close ups to showcase the brilliance of this build. Outstanding work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Superb colour ....having worked on British Apache ,you have captured the in service used in the desert look . Good Job 👍👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 That is a stunning rendition, the paint work is superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 That is Avery good build and superb finish. What Matt varnish did you use as a matter of interest? Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thanks everyone 👍 It was a fun kit to build. 2 minutes ago, Bear Paw said: That is Avery good build and superb finish. What Matt varnish did you use as a matter of interest? Andrew. The matt finish is Gunze GX113. It's not as even as I would like and I've managed to get some Mr Rapid Thinner which should produce a more consistent finish in future. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 excellent I just looked at your page the other day to see if you had a new build up. I'll go across there now to read the always informative build article Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Once again a great model put together Jon, always great to see what you have completed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Very nice build and painting. You managed to get this model "alive" despite the rather dull and sinister green finish of the Apache. Antoine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Great looking Apache Jon! They do have a predatory, almost insect-like look; your work here is brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 can it get possibly any better , apart form photographing the real deal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Beautiful work,great detailed finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thanks chaps for all the comments. Much appreciated Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Very very nice indeed. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchXActo Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Incredible! You could fool someone saying it's real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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