exdraken Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Just got thus today in a surprise swap 😀 Chances are high I will start, and hopefully finish this Helix, in appropriate Ukrainian 🇺🇦 markings!     just need to do at least some basic research about kit and helicopter.   Anything I should know before starting? Any important issues with the kit?   15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 OOh, I was tempted by this kit so many times but for some reason managed to avoid buying one. Very keen to see how this one goes together as I have not seem many on-line build. I belive the Spadgent did one a while back,  cheers,  Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Excellent choice exdraken. This helicopter must take the prize for being the most insect-like of them all. I like the unconventional layout very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 17 hours ago, Pappy said: OOh, I was tempted by this kit so many times but for some reason managed to avoid buying one. Very keen to see how this one goes together as I have not seem many on-line build. I belive the Spadgent did one a while back,  cheers,  Pappy I’ve been tempted by this one too, but was always put off by the price. If I ever see one at a good price I’ll snap it up.  great choice Exdraken, I’m building the Zvezda kit in 1/72 and have a couple more in the stash so there’s a chance that another will put in an appearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) They're like double decker busses, them Kamovs... you wait for ages and then two come along at once... Â Splendid choice, welcome aboard! Edited January 29, 2023 by TonyOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Always had a soft spot for the quirkiness of the Helix family and I'd love to get this kit, but - like @zebra - I'm perpetually holding off in the hope I might find one going for a more affordable price.  Looking forward to seeing this being made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Nice subject choice Werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 first plastic cut  fuselgae dry fit looks good and impressive! rather a chunky dragonfly   ordered resin seats, masks, and especially decals from Begemot... although the scheme will basically the same, the kit ones look a bit thin in many aspects....   8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, exdraken said: Â Â 3 hours ago, exdraken said: look a bit thin in many aspects. Â The yellow in the roundels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Great choice, the contra-rotating rotorheads will benefit from some parts replacement on the pitch change pushrods. I'll follow your build with interest. Â Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023   Stuff arrivedd! On 2/3/2023 at 11:54 PM, Bertie McBoatface said:   The yellow in the roundels? Not only, also the lettering, Dragonfly image etc.. Will compare later  7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 G'day Werner, Â I have not used the Montex masks before, are these vinyl or 'Kabukii tape' masks? Â cheers, Â Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Pappy said: Â I have not used the Montex masks before, are these vinyl or 'Kabukii tape' masks? Vinyl type. I used the before, and was quite happy! The other available sets were of the inside and outside type ( what I never use), more expensive... etc... I hope for a good fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 hours ago, exdraken said: Vinyl type. I used the before, and was quite happy! The other available sets were of the inside and outside type ( what I never use), more expensive... etc... I hope for a good fit! Â Thanks Werner, Â I remember using some vinyl masks once, they were black? They fitted reasonably well but found they did not stay stuck very long and began to lift almost straight away. I have been a bit iffy about vinyl masks since but will watch your build to see how this brand performs, Â cheers, Â Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 1:38 AM, Pappy said:    I remember using some vinyl masks once, they were black? They fitted reasonably well but found they did not stay stuck very long and began to lift almost straight away. I have been a bit iffy about vinyl masks since but will watch your build to see how this brand performs,  we will see, had bad and good experience with both types of mask...   urgent update: I probably got four diffrent ones, subtly different at least!  and then there go lots of parts into the interior  detail looks sharp and great!   all going to be painted in "light blue"    7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 That should brush up nicely and look suitably busy Werner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Nice choice in kit and markings. Looking forward seeing it build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looks nice Werner. Wish they'd scale it down to 1/72 - the Zvezda kit is ok but it's about the standard of a late 70s Airfix kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 more on this one, this time the other side of its interior  still plastic only  not trurs it seems, we have a metal hex shaft here alfeady! and who would have thought it..... you get a functioning gear box!!!! that is if I do not f...- up means that if nothing breaks gets glue or paint on, we should have counter rotating 🧬rotors!    5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, exdraken said: means that if nothing breaks gets glue or paint on, we should have counter rotating 🧬rotors! Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 blue grey base color on... everything! no its time to detail paint and decal... Â 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 03/04/2023 at 22:41, exdraken said: and who would have thought it..... you get a functioning gear box!!!!  I wasn't expecting that. Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 some complex rotor head work many parts .... Â but good looks! Â Â 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 That's quite an assembly but looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlxBNE Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 This is going to look great after some colour is added. Watching with anticipation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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