MakingModelsAgain Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 This thread is a bit like great sex: I can't wait for the end result, but at the same time, I want it to last forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 This thread is a bit like great sex: I can't wait for the end result, but at the same time, I want it to last forever! Never thought the Huey build would remind anyone about sex but I get it...makes perfect sense. Its time for this build to be done cause four years is too long. Here's the first look of the painted battery cart( not quite done). Also added second set of steps. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks Update coming up tonite Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Battery cart is done. oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Simply WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys Oliver Edited May 21, 2012 by shark 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Fantastic work Oliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 thanks guys im in Texas this week for research in my screenplay. be back in Los Angeles next week. i painted part of the scafolding before i left so it should be plenty dry when i get back and ready for more paint coats Thank again for following. oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 thanks guys. Im in Texas this week for research on my screenplay. be back in Los Angeles next week. i painted part of the scafolding before i left so it should be plenty dry when i get back and ready for more paint coats Thank again for following. oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Lovely stuff Oliver, one day I'd like to think I might be able to paint something like that, fantastic! BTW appologies if you've already told us but what's your screenplay about? Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I just love the battery cart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Oliver, just plugged into your build thread, there is some serious modelling going on here. I do like the engine and the ground equipment is surly going to add to the overall model. Keep it coming. Colin on the Africa Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Lovely stuff Oliver, one day I'd like to think I might be able to paint something like that, fantastic!BTW appologies if you've already told us but what's your screenplay about? Si. Thanks. all i can say about the screenplay is WW2 story about stateside pilots.its an incredible story that has never been told before....all i can say right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi Guys I painted the first scalfolding since the other is still in construction. I am not so sure that the yellow scalfolding will be in the final dio, Howevr I do know that the tail rotor scalfolding will be in the final dio. I believe it looks to crowded with both....something is off to me. You be the judge. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 No Oliver. I think you have to have both sets of scaffolding in place. After all the dio is depicting an engine change and you would expect to some sort of scaffoding around that part of the airframe. How are the guys going to work on the thing otherwise? Also remember that, as this is suposed to be on a carrier things will be a bit cramped, they are not the most spacious of places all said and done, even the super carriers. If you really think things look too crowded, I think for realism's sake you have to take another look at the size of the base. Sorry I know you didn't want to hear that but I can't help but think that you will be much more upset if you get it wrong now after so much hard work. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 No Oliver. I think you have to have both sets of scaffolding in place. After all the dio is depicting an engine change and you would expect to some sort of scaffoding around that part of the airframe. How are the guys going to work on the thing otherwise? Also remember that, as this is suposed to be on a carrier things will be a bit cramped, they are not the most spacious of places all said and done, even the super carriers. If you really think things look too crowded, I think for realism's sake you have to take another look at the size of the base. Sorry I know you didn't want to hear that but I can't help but think that you will be much more upset if you get it wrong now after so much hard work.Martin Hi Martin Thanks so much for your input. I do value your expertise. I will consider your comments. Thank you. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Been a while since I've been able to check-in on this thread. Things have certainly moved-on. I'm not going to re-hash what everybody else here has said, I'll simply reiterate what I've said a couple of times before. The quality of work, the presentation of the pics and the narrative all demand to be turned into a mag article... But you probably knew I was going to say that (again) !! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi Guys I painted the first scalfolding since the other is still in construction. I am not so sure that the yellow scalfolding will be in the final dio, Howevr I do know that the tail rotor scalfolding will be in the final dio. I believe it looks to crowded with both....something is off to me. You be the judge. Oliver I agree, we want to see as much of the helicopter as possible! Great job on the steps, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Been a while since I've been able to check-in on this thread. Things have certainly moved-on. I'm not going to re-hash what everybody else here has said, I'll simply reiterate what I've said a couple of times before. The quality of work, the presentation of the pics and the narrative all demand to be turned into a mag article... But you probably knew I was going to say that (again) !! Ian Thanks Ian. Hopefully I can find a magazine interested in showing the build. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hi Guys A lot has changed since the last post. I am no longer going to put the Huey on an aircraft carrier deck..Long story short...it looks silly. I am remaking it into a Tarmac. Painting continues on the scalfolding. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Good call on the base, Oliver. Gives you much more freedom as to what you can add or remove to the final setting. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I think that will work much better, the dio won't look overcrowded and you jave more options as to where to put stuff. Its a sort of modelling version of having your cake and eating it! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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