Dermo245 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Hi all, It seems like every TV show or film in the 70s & 80s that I watched had a helicopter of some kind in it. And with being lucky enough to fly as a kid in a helicopter with my Dad, I'm a bit of a rotor nut. Or rotor head nut....So when this GB came up, I was most definitely in with one build and all going well, hopefully another. Like @Jinxman, I'm also in with an AH-6 but from Italeri and to be built as a civilian model... Italeri AH-6 Box art by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Yes, you guessed it.. Kit contents here.. Italeri AH-6 contents by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr I've built some small helicopters but this one is a first for me. Italeri AH-6 size by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking and enjoy your builds! All the best, Dermot Edited July 16, 2020 by Dermo245 Completed! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 This really is a fantastic choice Dermot, both for the type of helicopter (love the Hughes 500 family) and for the fact that you're building it as T.C.'s chopper from Magnum! I loved that programme and was always really pleased when the Hughes had a part in one of the episodes. The kit is a nice one too, I built one years ago as a JMSDF example and really enjoyed it. it is tiny though in 1/72! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Crikey yes it’s small! It’s look great though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Oooo nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 This looks good - and it would be great with an accompanying figure of Magnum climbing in, in one of those lovely flowery shirts he wore - just saying....😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I've come over all nostalgic, going for a lie down but will be back to keep an eye on this one ! cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 awesome 😎 tricky paint job though! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I think youll have to mix those colours special dermot, that'll be a challenge on its own, great choice👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Ah cool! Watching the opening titles brought back the memory of that show and a smile to my face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 So small bit started on this tiny chopper.. Quick shot of primer.. Italeri AH-6 Wip_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Then started painting. From watching some episodes, looks like the interior is a kind of beige/light tan. I also added a bench seat in the back from plasticard. Italeri AH-6 Wip_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr I think TC only flew it from the left seat so didn't add any controls for the right hand side Italeri AH-6 Wip_4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking. Dermot 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Nice start Dermot, she’s looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Tidy start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Some time spent masking up...I love building helicopters! LOL Italeri AH-6 Wip_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Then off to the paint booth. I'm going to leave the pilot door open. Italeri AH-6 Wip_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Blimey, that's bright. Tamiya Fine surface primer from a rattlecan. Apparently it's great for the yellow to follow. Italeri AH-6 Wip_7_primer by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking! Dermot 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Nice pink primer, eggscellent for yellow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 That really is very bright! Nice work Dermot, she has gone together very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dermo245 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Thanks all and finally on to paint! First, the yellow. Italeri AH-6 Wip_7_paint_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Then the orange.. Italeri AH-6 Wip_7_paint_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And finally getting ready for the brown.. Italeri AH-6 Wip_7_paint_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Removing the masking shows some areas needing a touch up but happy enough with it! Italeri AH-6 Wip_7_paint_4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Stay safe and enjoy your modelling. Dermot 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 And into the home stretch with this one! For some reason, part of the tail section disintegrated when I tried to glue the tail rotor assembly to it...turned to rubber 🙄 I don't know if I put too much glue (Tamiya Extra thin) on it. Italeri AH-6 Wip_8 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr After a bit of head-scratching (and some choice language), I cut off a little more of the tail and added a similar length of sprue from the kit itself. For more strength, I drilled a hole in each part and 'pinned' it with some wire. Italeri AH-6 Wip_9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And started blending in with filler.. Italeri AH-6 Wip_10 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Quite happy how that's turned out! I also added some foot steps to the front legs from sprue. Italeri AH-6 Wip_11 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Will paint, re-varnish and crack on with the final bits. Thanks for looking and all the comments. All the best, Dermot 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Wow that looks the business, great save on the tail. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Great save, no one will ever know. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Looking good, pity about the mishap with the tail boom, you seem to be on top of it though. I did some flying in 500s while doing supply lifts with the local ski club aeons ago, I should track down the rego & do one as an aircraft I flew in, thanks for the inspiration. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Glad you managed to save it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Nice save Dermot. Should look fine under some paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 What an amazing little build. I might have to get one of those kits and make one for myself. So many memories. 🤗 I’ll follow along if that’s ok. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thanks everyone, much appreciated! Unfortunately, the main rotors had the same melting-plastic experience as the tail boom....really weird. So out with a drill and some fuse wire - I drilled a hole in each blade root and another in the main hub Italeri AH-6 Wip_12 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Result is a little wonky in places (might affect the rotor head balance 🙄) but at least all are attached and relatively ok-looking. Italeri AH-6 Wip_13 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Much happier how the tail repair turned out. Will add the last bits tonight, find my Hawaiian shirt and post some pics. Italeri AH-6 Wip_14 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Take care and happy modelling. Dermot 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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