shark 64 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Hi First, let me wish everyone a Happy New Year. I am finally able to load photos of the engine's build on Britmodeller again. The engine is 95% done with the building, I will work on cables and hoses next then on to painting. Oliver Edited January 3, 2013 by shark 64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 This incredible build just keeps getting better... Happy New Year to you too, hope it's a good one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morgan Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Welcome back, Oliver! I thought we'd lost you, there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks guys Glad to be back Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Update on engine. A few more days till I go back to work.....gotta to get this done. Oliver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Lovely work as always - nice to have you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nice engine Oliver, probably better than the first. Try not to break this one though! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Martin I have installed safety nets all around my modeling table.....Spiderman has nothing on me. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks. Glad u like it Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Brilliant!!! As usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Awesome just Awesome, just gets better if that's possible... Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Last update . Going back to work in a few days. I was hoping to finish the engine by Sunday nite but no go. Oliver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thats insanely detailed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thats insanely detailed! Thanks Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome back Oliver, you mad genius! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was trying to put my finger on exactly why I love your models so much Oliver. I think it is because your method of construction means that the parts are so much more realistic than the usual product of injection moulding, resin casting and/or photo etch. Your engine has cavities between components that simply couldn't be moulded cheaply and your surface detail varies in thickness in a way that PE cannot. Combined with the almost fetishistic neatness of your work (- I mean that in a nice way) and apparently huge reserves of patience, the end result is simply superb. You set the bar at a height that few (and I'm certainly not one of them) can even approach. The limit of my patience is to watch and learn as this masterpiece slowly but surely comes together. Please will you tackle a large scale Harrier next? Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was trying to put my finger on exactly why I love your models so much Oliver. I think it is because your method of construction means that the parts are so much more realistic than the usual product of injection moulding, resin casting and/or photo etch. Your engine has cavities between components that simply couldn't be moulded cheaply and your surface detail varies in thickness in a way that PE cannot. Combined with the almost fetishistic neatness of your work (- I mean that in a nice way) and apparently huge reserves of patience, the end result is simply superb. You set the bar at a height that few (and I'm certainly not one of them) can even approach. The limit of my patience is to watch and learn as this masterpiece slowly but surely comes together. Please will you tackle a large scale Harrier next? Kirk Kirk I must say you made my day with your post. Its always nice to hear that someone enjoys ones work. Id love to do a Harrier but I am waiting for either the H34 from Trumpeter or Dolphin in 1/35 scale. I am pushing for the Huey build to be done. As far as patience....Its more a visual thing for me , If I cant see it in my head I cant build it regardless of the photo ref.....I hope this makes sense. Anyway. thanks again for taking the time to take a look at the build. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 mad bugger... love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Seriously awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Super sweet engine you have there Oliver, excellent progress. Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Super sweet engine you have there Oliver, excellent progress. Si. Thanks Si. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yep, dat's purdy Nice job Oliver simply awesome skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hi Oliver, It's always nice to see how you're progressing with your Huey's build. Even though, I have a lot of models waiting (patiently) to be finished; even though, I have build 2 decades ago, the Revell's 1/32 Huey, which by the way, doesn't contain the Helicopter's engine (so it has to be made from scratch); every time I see your build I keep saying to myself that perhaps this is the time to try and re-build it, by following your work as a guide. Keep up the good work mate. Fantastic as always!! Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Oliver, It's always nice to see how you're progressing with your Huey's build. Even though, I have a lot of models waiting (patiently) to be finished; even though, I have build 2 decades ago, the Revell's 1/32 Huey, which by the way, doesn't contain the Helicopter's engine (so it has to be made from scratch); every time I see your build I keep saying to myself that perhaps this is the time to try and re-build it, by following your work as a guide. Keep up the good work mate. Fantastic as always!! Cheers Sernak Glad to hear u like the build. I did build the 1/32 Revell too many moons ago. The engine I building is for a "C" model, I believe the Revel kit is a "D" or "N" model. The engine parts might a little bit different. Id do reseach on it. There is a guy on ARC in the helo forum under Rotorwash that a bunch of great photos of the D model. In any case if I can be of any help, dont hesitate to ask Good luck and get cracking mister. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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