CT Modeller Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Vertol Hkp 4B 1 Helicopter Division, Swedish Navy, 1986 If anyone reading this was at the 1986 Middle Wallop air show, as I was, I’m sure you will remember these Swedish helicopters as stars of the show and rare beasts indeed in the UK. It sometimes takes a while for all the elements to come together to built a model and for me it was the recent availability of the Swedish camo colours from Hataka that completed the set. I have had the ‘Flying Colours / Aerodecals’ sheet for a long long time, kept in the equally old Hobbycraft Vertol 107 kit box waiting to go. If you like masking, then this is the model for you. If you don’t, sheer perseverance will get you there in the end – or at least that’s how it was for me. I thought the rotor blade camo might be the easy bit, but having to do it all 6 times extended the timescale beyond what I wanted – you can only do so much masking at a time. The Hataka paints airbrushed beautifully and I would recommend them. Next time though I think I would spray the two greens and hand brush the brown and black to keep masking to a reasonable level. 49 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Awesome work Chris. All the masking paid off as this helo is stunning. Cheers, Wlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufdriver Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Superb! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Tremendous lovely work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Fantastic build and camouflage. When I think I am building a Viggen I can see what is coming for me. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That is a beauty!! I love the 107/H-46. Very nice. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I remember them as the Airfix kit. Airfix were ahead of their time really. It looks great really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 The Swedish splinter scheme looks awesome on anything...but the Hkp4 may have been its most eye-catching execution ever. Your model is superb, a real treat to behold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That's a superb paint job,great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 WOW ! Incredible work on the Phrog ! Especially all the time in the paint scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Lovely build Chris and stunning work on that camo scheme - well worth all of the patient masking! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hello Chris such a lovely build, wich hataka paints did you use? The red or orange? cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Absolutely stunning! Your patience most definitely paid off. I don't think that I have seen camouflaged rotor blades before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DStewart Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Scale please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 That is an awesome build ad paint job. Hopefully someone will release 1/48 Swedish decals soon so I can try and get 5% of the way to your standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Absolutely super, a world class build!Always wanted to have a HKP 4 especially the HKP 4B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, janneman36 said: Hello Chris such a lovely build, wich hataka paints did you use? The red or orange? cheers, Jan Red Line set. I suppose I had better do a Viggen while they're still fresh...bring out the masking tape 47 minutes ago, 3DStewart said: Scale please? 1/72 - sorry, I usually include scale in the title but forgot this time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Wow, just wow, that is simply awesome, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thanks to everyone for your positive and very encouraging comments. Much appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Very smart scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 That's without a doubt the most stunning rendition of a Hkp 4 I've ever seen. Superb in all respects, top tier modelling! And yes, I also remember it being displayed… let's say, aggressively, at air shows. It's a scandal that the Hkp 4 was retired long before its time which left Sweden without a really competent sea rescue helicopter. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 What a beautiful build. I remember the 1986 Middle Wallop show. The Danish Air Force Hughes 500 with a big silver cardboard key stuck in it to wind it up, and what appeared to be the entire AAC advancing line abreast on the spectators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I saw it in the flesh on Thursday. and it really is a beaut!! Well done Chris!!! Suitably rewarded first in the friendly club level comp!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Stunning build. Well worth the effort you put into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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