Phartycr0c Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi all, I must say im proud to submit this for your viewing. My 13 year old son recently "pestered" me for a larger scale Huey to build. Now I must say that his and his brothers bedroom resembles the Davis Monthan of unassembled albeit smaller kits, so you can imagine my reluctance when we were at RIAT, he spied this 1/35 Dragon offering, including the PE. Following several pretty pleases and promises to complete I relented an bought the said kit with a lot, and i mean a lot of trepidation. Its very expensive to be sat incomplete. Im glad to say however that he was true to his word and finished it (well almost) and here it is. Yes there are a couple of mistakes which will no doubt be spotted and despite a little help here and there I think he has done the kit proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 A damn sight better than what I produced at 13!!! hell, I'd be proud of that now. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 A damn sight better than what I produced at 13!!! hell, I'd be proud of that now.Chris Im with Chris Better than I do now. Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Cracking piece of work and great painting of it. Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Your lad has done a lovely job, was it hand painted or did you intriduce him to airbrushing. The crew figures are great and definately add character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attman007 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 That some impressive modelling at 13 I was lucky if I finished a kit let alone to that standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 cool now he will need a 1/32 Chinook to go with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 WHAT? He's just 13 years young?! UNBELIEVABLE!!! That's a great work, dude! I wish I could make such a great build! Please tell him the absolute respect of a German Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Very nice work - especially so considering his young age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Damn the Huey is my next model on my build list pressure on. Seriously tho that is a great effort for 13, i wish i had been that good at 13 the windows would have been full of fingerprints if id built it at that age great job. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 10 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Excellent Work! Richard McC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) To finish the "what can be achieved" lesson I have showed my lad all of your very encouraging replies and he is made up! Thanks to all. Your lad has done a lovely job, was it hand painted or did you intriduce him to airbrushing. The crew figures are great and definately add character. Basically We covered all the bases in terms of techniques that I use. We went through paint mixing and airbrushing , a little pre shading and washing. however that was for the outside, up to that point Josef completed the interior including crew, PE belts and consoles, hand painted with Citadel acrylics and washed with mud brown. The outside was painted with a mix of Humbrol enamels and Citadel washes and with the exception of a couple of "too close" blobs which I covered up it was mostly his own work. I applied the nose decal as he was too nervous but the rest were applied by Jo including the blade tip decals and Army markings. PS there are fingerprints on one of the door glass panels but they dont show up that badly. Thanks again all. Edited August 17, 2010 by Phartycr0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 My other son will be along shortly with his 1/48 Eurofighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 That's very very good I think when I was thirteen my models had much more gluey fingermarks (still do actually!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Superb build, lovely paintwork and figures, get 'im enrolled on Britmodeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishi Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 very nice build Huey. Happy to see modelling fever runs in the family. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I think when I was thirteen my models had much more gluey fingermarks (still do actually!) +1. And for some reason that happens most when handling the canopy. Stupid clear parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Excellent job there. I would still be pushed to produce something like that. The figure work is way better than I could do. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedmouth Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 All you need now is "ride of the valkyries" and a Cavalry stetson! Lovely work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 13??? WOW! If he sticks with it, you will have one heck of a model maker on your hands! Thats a mighty fine first effort for sure! Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'd e happy if I had built it.Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUSKY1965 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I don't see any mistake! I only see a near perfect job in that helicopter. An amazing paint on the crew, and an incredible weathering effect overall!!! For me is a 10/10. A winner in any contest!! Regards, TRUSKY1965. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 13? Thirteen? Good grief, I need to improve my skills......and this isn't supposed to be a competitive passtime! Wow, a serious well done to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Strop Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 That is fantastic work. Some very careful painting of the figures, and no finger prints. All my models at 13 were covered in finger prints especially all over the glass, and the paint had thick drips running down the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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