Nobbly Bobbly! The Mi-24v “HIND” 1/48 by Zvezda WIP.

[VT Red Sox Fan]

Johnny, really enjoyed catching up with this--those metallics are stunning--understand they are Vallejo--really liked what you did with this the photo etch!  Best, Erwin

[giemme]

Outstanding result on the engines, Johnny     Love that pic by the fireplace, it gives a sense of relax and festivity   

 

Ciao

[CedB]

Accolades from me too Johnny - those internals and engines are looking spectacular  

 

One thing though; is that a bottle of Sandeman's Port by your side while you're toasting your tootsies?

If so, that glass is a bit big old boy. Just saying…  

 

Reminds me of a business lunch where a nice vintage port followed the nosh.

One attendee remarked "Steady on chaps, it's not Lemonade you know".

We knew, oh we knew…  

[IPMS19]

- Which kind of cheese is this ? Not a Cheddar neither a Sylton...for sure........Far earlier, in another life, in Corsica, I had a girl friend whose dog  whore this delicate name........

- Nice job on the engines.....Hannants has cabin fans from A-Squared available...

[IPMS19]

- Oh Johnny sorry, after a nother reading I realise where your tasty looking cheese came from..........WHAT AN HERESY.......!!!!!!!;........Well .......after all, if you like it doesn't matter......It really look like a cheese......you are such a good modeller  I've been lurred...CONGRATS ......

 

 

- This one is called Saint Nectaire....

[Nikolay Polyakov]

6 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Those who poo poo acrylic metallics I don’t understand why.

Me too - it’s nothing bad about these paints, even the water-based metallics are great in their own way. I used an XF-16 and it’s perfect (maybe a little grainy). As I understand, you used an X-11, isn’t it?
 

6 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

I started with Tamiya smoke to tarnish the metal somewhat.

Looks great! 👍 I haven’t used the Smoke yet, but I’ll give it a try.

 

6 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

I’ll top coat with this.

The Metal Varnish looks cool, great idea Johnny! 😉

 

6 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Now replaced with Alexa.

Such a tiny speakers... 😬

Spoiler

 

I dream about these:

 

Excellent progress so far, Johnny! Have a nice modelling week. 🥳

[alt-92]

4 hours ago, CedB said:

One thing though; is that a bottle of Sandeman's Port by your side while you're toasting your tootsies?

If so, that glass is a bit big old boy. Just saying…  

It's a good thing that crate next to the fireplace prolly doesn't have the bottles in there 

Advocaat - and not the export stuff either.

 

 

[The Spadgent]

7 hours ago, hendie said:

Seriously though Johnny, I'd be interested in how you did that - care to post a recipe?

 

Lovely work on the MRGB and other internals. Engines should look lovely with all the greeblies and wiring added.

 

 

PS I got one o' them alexa's in the basement too.  I resisted for a while but they're just so damned convenient, and she's now dotted (see what I did there?) all around the house

 

 

No probs. Here’s the link.

https://fullofplants.com/vegan-blue-cheese/

I haven’t been taking milk or cheese for a few years now. Although I do have our hens eggs.  I made this cheese last year but it wasn’t solid enough. This year I used the micro bullet to blend it and that seemed to do the trick. 👌

 

Alexas are great, I had a small DAB radio but the sound was awful. The Dot has a really warm sound. I love it. ❤️

7 hours ago, VT Red Sox Fan said:

Johnny, really enjoyed catching up with this--those metallics are stunning--understand they are Vallejo--really liked what you did with this the photo etch!  Best, Erwin

Thanks. Yes Vallejo. They work well for me. 
 

6 hours ago, giemme said:

Outstanding result on the engines, Johnny     Love that pic by the fireplace, it gives a sense of relax and festivity   

 

Ciao

Thanks. This was our dining room but as we didn’t use it that much (we tend to eat in the kitchen) we sold the table bought a sofa and turned it into a sitting room. My new favourite spot. 🥰
 

5 hours ago, CedB said:

Accolades from me too Johnny - those internals and engines are looking spectacular  

 

One thing though; is that a bottle of Sandeman's Port by your side while you're toasting your tootsies?

If so, that glass is a bit big old boy. Just saying…  

 

Reminds me of a business lunch where a nice vintage port followed the nosh.

One attendee remarked "Steady on chaps, it's not Lemonade you know".

We knew, oh we knew…  

Thanks Ced. Erm I know what you mean. It’s an opaque bottle so you can’t see how much you’ve had. I think I had a lot.

goes down well that one. ❤️
 

 

5 hours ago, IPMS19 said:

- Which kind of cheese is this ? Not a Cheddar neither a Sylton...for sure........Far earlier, in another life, in Corsica, I had a girl friend whose dog  whore this delicate name........

- Nice job on the engines.....Hannants has cabin fans from A-Squared available...

thanks. It’s a cheese I made from cashews. It has a blue mould added like regular cheese but using nuts instead of milk. Works well to scratch the blue cheese itch. 
 

4 hours ago, IPMS19 said:

- Oh Johnny sorry, after a nother reading I realise where your tasty looking cheese came from..........WHAT AN HERESY.......!!!!!!!;........Well .......after all, if you like it doesn't matter......It really look like a cheese......you are such a good modeller  I've been lurred...CONGRATS ......

 

 

- This one is called Saint Nectaire....

hey yes it does look like that cheese. I do miss cheese but I guess that’s the choices we make eh. 😍😇
 

 

2 hours ago, Nikolay Polyakov said:

Me too - it’s nothing bad about these paints, even the water-based metallics are great in their own way. I used an XF-16 and it’s perfect (maybe a little grainy). As I understand, you used an X-11, isn’t it?
 

Looks great! 👍 I haven’t used the Smoke yet, but I’ll give it a try.

 

The Metal Varnish looks cool, great idea Johnny! 😉

 

Such a tiny speakers... 😬

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I dream about these:

 

Excellent progress so far, Johnny! Have a nice modelling week. 🥳

 

Thanks Nikolay.  No it’s Vallejo paint for the metallics. I’ll post a pic tomorrow. The speaker is small but sounds amazing. 

20 minutes ago, alt-92 said:

It's a good thing that crate next to the fireplace prolly doesn't have the bottles in there 

Advocaat - and not the export stuff either.

 

 

I do miss advocaat. 🥳

[Quiet Mike]

9 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

I woke up this morning and got a bit more in before chores.

for those who follow my threads you’ll know I love my radio 6 while building. Alas old faithful has done its last Crisps on the radio. 😩😭

 

 

Mark and Stuart might be my favourite 6music DJs 👍

[Navy Bird]

Just caught up with this one - how did I miss it? It's looking VERY nice indeed! You're making me want to dig into my stash and find that 1:72 Zvezda Mi-35M and bring it up to the top of the pile. I haven't made a chopper in years, 2021 could be the time!  

 

Cheers,

Bill

[CedB]

1 hour ago, The Spadgent said:

It’s an opaque bottle so you can’t see how much you’ve had. I think I had a lot.

Quite right Johnny. Once Port is uncorked it goes off very quickly*. Best to not take any chances  

 

* No it doesn't, but don't tell the missus.

[corsaircorp]

Hello Spad !!

I catch up !! What a great progress !!

I really enjoy your way to use paints and varnishes... And I learn too !! Thanks for that !!

Advocaaat Huh !! Another belgian specialty...

I really love that, It's about the time for that little chocolates stuffed with advocaat...

Your beers look interesting too...

Nice resting place Spad !!

Sincerely.

CC

[corsaircorp]

15 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Just caught up with this one - how did I miss it? It's looking VERY nice indeed! You're making me want to dig into my stash and find that 1:72 Zvezda Mi-35M and bring it up to the top of the pile. I haven't made a chopper in years, 2021 could be the time!  

 

Cheers,

Bill

USN sea Wolves UH-1 by any chance ???

CC

[Navy Bird]

8 minutes ago, corsaircorp said:

USN sea Wolves UH-1 by any chance ???

CC

 

I think the last helicopter I built was this crazy thing:

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142843986@N03/albums/72157662399990657

 

But I'd be willing to build a Huey. Or better yet a Jolly Green. That's what my brother flew in Nam.

 

Cheers,

Bill

[Johnny Tip]

On 20/12/2020 at 15:15, The Spadgent said:

Ahhhh work is done for the year. Which only means..... well more than one thing. I managed to get some Beer to enhance the X-Mas Atmos.

I also made some Veegee blue cheese from Cashew nuts.

much better than last years.

 

Just before that last pic, was it: "The CRACKERS, Grom-eh, Zero! We've forgotten the crackers!"? 😂

 

The Krokodil's coming together just fine, looking forward to your wiring! 

[Spookytooth]

Great work on the Nobbly mate.

 

Have a great a Xmas as you can.

 

Simon.

[Johnny Tip]

On 20/12/2020 at 15:15, The Spadgent said:

 

Edited December 21, 2020 by Johnny Tip
stupidnet made me doublepost...please delete!

[Nikolay Polyakov]

5 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

I think the last helicopter I built was this crazy thing:

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142843986@N03/albums/72157662399990657

It’s a very good chopper, Bill! 👍 And the kit was great on its release, I was a boy and was amazed with its details.

[The Spadgent]

23 hours ago, Quiet Mike said:

 

Mark and Stuart might be my favourite 6music DJs 👍

They are great! I do like Cerys. Amy. Craig. Iggy. Huey. Damn it’s just a great station. ❤️👌

23 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Just caught up with this one - how did I miss it? It's looking VERY nice indeed! You're making me want to dig into my stash and find that 1:72 Zvezda Mi-35M and bring it up to the top of the pile. I haven't made a chopper in years, 2021 could be the time!  

 

Cheers,

Bill

Doooo it. Doooo it. Dooooo it. You know you want to. 🤩

22 hours ago, CedB said:

Quite right Johnny. Once Port is uncorked it goes off very quickly*. Best to not take any chances  

 

* No it doesn't, but don't tell the missus.

I hate taking chances. 🤣🍷😉

10 hours ago, corsaircorp said:

Hello Spad !!

I catch up !! What a great progress !!

I really enjoy your way to use paints and varnishes... And I learn too !! Thanks for that !!

Advocaaat Huh !! Another belgian specialty...

I really love that, It's about the time for that little chocolates stuffed with advocaat...

Your beers look interesting too...

Nice resting place Spad !!

Sincerely.

CC

I miss Advocaat. It was a firm favourite at Christmas but it contains egg so unless I can make it myself I’m scuppered. 

5 hours ago, Johnny Tip said:

 

Just before that last pic, was it: "The CRACKERS, Grom-eh, Zero! We've forgotten the crackers!"? 😂

 

The Krokodil's coming together just fine, looking forward to your wiring! 

Oh we have crackers!! 🤣 wiring is pretty much there. 😇

3 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

Great work on the Nobbly mate.

 

Have a great a Xmas as you can.

 

Simon.

Thanks. You have a great Christmas too y’hear. 🤩🎄

[The Spadgent]

Good evening.

Thank you for all the lovely comments.

I hope you are all wrapped up and ready for the holiday season. For once we’re ahead of the game, only a few bits and bobs to wrap and that will be it.🤩 I spent the most part of today indulged in plastic and wires. What an absolute treat. 😇
I started off by taking the most part of the flory off with a cotton bud.

Then I glued the extra bits on.

And the top pipes.

Time for a dry fit. Not bad really, I used super glue rather than TET to fix in place.

The fuselage still fits so I can begin with the wiring.

Although this takes place over only a few pictures a lot of time went into it. They aren’t totally accurate by any chalk but it’s a pretty good representation I think and I’m happy. (Until I see them tomorrow that is 🤣😮🤪)

The first few red pipes went in. I figured out quickly that I had to work from one end and lead to the other section.

Lots of little pipes were visible but not so many by the gear box on this side.

The other side had a whole bunch of colourful pipe work going on. Here’s the start.

More and more, little by little I came to this point.

Not perfect but I’m happy with the look.

Here’s a pic from the top.

If I still like this in the morning I can get those fuselage halves together and start on the meat of this beautiful helicopter.

 

Thanks for looking in. Hope you’re all well and happy, safe and warm. ❤️

 

All the best.

 

Johnny. 🐊

[corsaircorp]

8 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

 

I think the last helicopter I built was this crazy thing:

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142843986@N03/albums/72157662399990657

 

But I'd be willing to build a Huey. Or better yet a Jolly Green. That's what my brother flew in Nam.

 

Cheers,

Bill

That's impressive Bill !!

Really great chopper...

Jolly Green is tempting... And there's one in 1/48....

Then, A sandy A-1 is mandatory...

Sincerely.

CC

[corsaircorp]

Wow wow !! Great piping on the engines...

That will be a gem !!

Sincerely.

CC

[Navy Bird]

That is some really great detailing on the engines - superb!   

 

Cheers,

Bill

[hendie]

Engines look fantastic with the added pipery Johnny.  Sit back and be proud of that!

[CedB]

Great wiring / pipes Jont. Impressive