Filler Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Really liking that. And what a purposeful looking machine they are too. Can’t say I envy you having done all that window masking though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 It's looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 fine job, really does look great decaled up, makes me want to do another👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 9:47 AM, Filler said: Really liking that. And what a purposeful looking machine they are too. Can’t say I envy you having done all that window masking though! Thanks, the masking wasn't too bad in the end, I find using small strips quite therapeutic. It was fairing in the canopy to give some semblance of smooth fit that was the nightmare. On 7/30/2020 at 8:22 PM, desert falcon said: It's looking good! Thanks On 7/31/2020 at 6:35 AM, Hewy said: fine job, really does look great decaled up, makes me want to do another👍 The Airfix transfers are really good, well printed and tough enough to work with but eventually pull down on the surface well. Here we are at at the end of today. Almost done rotors on but just dropped in place so I can store it away safely. There will be a coat of matt varnish added before it's done. And the radome still needs to be added. The radome is a solid piece of resin and is a fair old chunk. But it's beautifully moulded. It's Dark Sea Grey but I might dry brush it with a slightly darker or lighter grey to lift the folds. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 A coat of matt varnish has dulled down the finish somewhat. I've finished painting the radome and will affix it tomorrow. Then another coat of the matt varnish. I think I've got the aerial fit right but will check some of my sources as there was some variation. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 This is now pretty much finished, the radome is affixed and the rotors added. The rotors are not glued in so I can store the airframe easily. There's also been a second coat of matt varnish and I'll check over for any tidying up before setting her up for her photo shoot for the gallery. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 A great result, well done 👍 AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Very smart indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Noice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 12:59 AM, Andwil said: A great result, well done 👍 AW On 8/12/2020 at 7:06 AM, Jabba said: Very smart indeed. On 8/12/2020 at 10:35 AM, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Noice! Thank you, it's turned out well, although the canopy could have been a little bit better. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That looks a bit of alright that, 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Another great heli from your side in the gallery 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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