Ian Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Museum quality work... simply incredible. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 It certainly passes the 'is that a model or are they studio shots of the real thing?' test. They're beast of a Helicopter, but this one is a beauty. One to be very proud of. Now all you need is a huge display cabinet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 15 hours ago, Jon Bryon said: There's a lot wrong with it, but I won't list that here. Says you! Seriously, this is an epic build. So very much to admire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestialsphere Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 There’s a lot right with it! Lovely work. Cheers Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Excellent job Jon! Looks realistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Sensational representation of one of my favourite helicopters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Belter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 That’s awesome, just needs an Osprey sitting next to it 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 What a great build! Truly amazing. Even with the detail photos it still has a wonderful finish! Did you use masks for the MARINES on the back? Does not look like a decal. Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 it is a sensational build. Be proud of the work you've done, its a fantastic result. I will go back to kindergarten with my building quality if I see this... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 (edited) On 3/26/2024 at 2:55 PM, Bell209 said: Wow, that's an awesome build! I particularly like the way you've weathered the blades - they're all different, as they should be. As a helo maintainer, I often see this with blades, even when they're a set. Great work! Thanks for that Bell209. I was using the incredible CAVU publications book on the CH-53E which noted that blades could vary from almost new to heavily worn on the same aircraft. The underlying colour is too yellow (I painted yellow over tan, but didn't really get through to the tan!) and the wear pattern is not perfect because it turns out Academy didn't mould the blade profile perfectly smooth. 19 hours ago, Peter W said: That really looks superb Jon. You can certainly see where the hours have been invested. A bit worrying how you rate the Reskit parts as I've got all of these in my collection ready for when I start mine 😞 Pete Unfortunately they are a real mixed bag. I was forewarned by Chris Becker on YouTube, who showed how poorly engineered the intakes are. I was going to ditch them completely, but then Bernhard Schrock's peerless build shamed me into using them: https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=14143&p=albums&album=64551 10 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: It certainly passes the 'is that a model or are they studio shots of the real thing?' test. They're beast of a Helicopter, but this one is a beauty. One to be very proud of. Now all you need is a huge display cabinet... It's so massive it won't fit! I've boxed it up in the hope it will survive a trip to Telford, and then maybe it can spend the rest of its life sat on top of a display cabinet gathering dust 2 hours ago, SimonT said: That’s awesome, just needs an Osprey sitting next to it 😎 I don't have an Osprey built (yet - it's in the stash!), but I do have a 1/48 CH-46E from the same squadron and cruise: 2 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said: What a great build! Truly amazing. Even with the detail photos it still has a wonderful finish! Did you use masks for the MARINES on the back? Does not look like a decal. Evert Thanks It is a decal. The only painted marking is the national insignia on the horizontal tail surface. Jon Edited March 27 by Jon Bryon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks to everyone who has commented. I've very much appreciated reading the response. Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rando Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Just incredible detail. Congratulations to you on completing such a work of art. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb.Ace Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Absolutely stunning, kudos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Absolutely superb, as is the "little" CH-46E. Do you have a wide angle lens to get them both together? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Absolutely stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayzer-Cozmic Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I wish I had this level of skill. Fantastic build mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 That CH-46E is quite lovely too. You've certainly nailed weathered grey paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oortiz10 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Both of those helos are straight model porn in 1/48. I think I need a 1/48 cold shower now... -O 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 That's an impressive wobblycopter.... Congratulations Sir !! That"s a masterpiece !! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Fantastic. Believe me I know how much pain the rivets induce but if I may ....The colors on your horizontal tail fin are reversed :l ...sorry.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Not a chopper guy but that is Nice!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Incredible work as always, Jon! Although it put up a fight, you managed to tackle the problems head on and produce another stunning model! It was a real treat to follow this build on facebook and see your hard work come together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin31 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Absolutely fantastic built 👌 I have no more to say. I am sure this is large piece ,,of furniture,, 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 On 3/27/2024 at 4:33 PM, Retired Bob said: Absolutely superb, as is the "little" CH-46E. Do you have a wide angle lens to get them both together? I do have the lens, but not the space! 18 hours ago, Michael Taylor said: Fantastic. Believe me I know how much pain the rivets induce but if I may ....The colors on your horizontal tail fin are reversed :l ...sorry.... Thanks for the feedback. I was a bit confused about the horizontal tail. Academy had a dark national insignia (FS35237) on a pale background (FS36375), but their camouflage scheme is wrong, certainly for this airframe in 2006. In the end I went with this photo from the CAVU book of light (FS36375) on a dark camouflage (FS35237): Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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