Dads203 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Some very nice work going on there Skii, great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Some small updates - Here is the pit 90% done, I still need some info on the rotor bellcrank / transmission area but I've made a start on 'busying' that area up Also made a start on the detail visible in the engine gearboxes Here are the seats pretty much done, Milliput cushions, lead foil belts and Eduard buckles and some Accurate Armour SA-80 carbines with scratchbuilt brackets. Here is a test fit of the cockpit glazing - note the inside is masked in preparation for some interior detailing These vents were drilled out, and the plastic thinned to a more realistic thickness - some fine mesh secured inside Finally the optics have had some attention, the gunners FLIR is transparent plastic sheet coloured on the inside with black marker pen (the upper pilots' FLIR is the kit glazing with the same permanent marker pen applied to the inside) both were then polished to a shine. The laser range finder and optics will be done using miniature lenses - more on that later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Yet again Skii, Amazing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This is going to be superb, I can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This is going to be superb, I can tell Very, very nice detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 nice work indeed. Very clean scartchbuilding skills. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Lovely work there John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gishuk Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 incredible plasticard skill, that cockpit especially is just amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Excellent, simply excellent. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Excellent, simply excellent.Dan That is utterly brilliant! The detailing working is simply to-notch... Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thankyou chaps I've given the pit a black undercoat and a very light dusting with dark grey, funny how its only under a coat of uniform colour do you get to see the fruits of your labours properly And some basic detailing of the IP's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have been watching and the detail is outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim_UK Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Maybe life isn't too short going to archive all your pics for a future conversion. Who am i kidding i will wait for the upgrade kit. Like the cockpit work the sa80's carbines are nice touch. Edited February 13, 2011 by Pilgrim_UK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Stunning work my friend. I love it. Not a big fan of the Apache but what you have done with it so far is superb. OLiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 AMAZING!!!! your work is reference to all of us mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 cheers chaps Here's the completed panels, a couple of dark shades of grey added to give a bit of depth to the black. Not 110% accurate admittedly but I'm fairly happy with that will be a focal point in a very dark cockpit. The laser optics were some miniature lenses sealed behind some clear perspex sheet , this will be masked up later to give it a crisp edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work John. You just used real IP's then shrunk 'em didn't you? Same as with the turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work John - did you manage to sort out your decal then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work John - did you manage to sort out your decal then? 'Kind of' matey - its an artificial horizon from an Fw190, not quite accurate, but it'll do I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Looking nice mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hey fella - this is amazing! You are rapidly turning into one of my favourite modellers - and this Apache proves why... Brilliant - simple as that! spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 gorgeous..... but one bone to pick... can you stop saying "scratchbuilding"... your work is much more "plastic engineering".... if this is scratch then my attempts are even more bin-fodder than I thought...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 This is a really nice conversion. I love what you've done with the cockpit and the seats. Isnt it amazing how just opening up a few vents transforms a model into something a lot more realistic. Keep the good work coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I dunno how I've missed this one John, but it looks like you're at it again!! Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 G'day John, Really impressive stuff, cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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