Sorry to everyone, but I just have to write it: just a moment ago I read the introduction post on this Forum (READ FIRST, with all the rules) and then jumped to this thread to see that you've broken ALL the rules of the forum here :-)
First - the model is finished, so it should be in the gallery, not here; than you all just write how great it is without pointing any flaws (as you should according to rules).
OK, end of complaining - I just found it funny to see such total lack of respect to the regulations :-)
And as I don't want to be off topic:
Dave, the Apache looks great, particulary the weathering (I would use a little less of it, but it is just a matter of taste), but... I think you should have used some filler or possibly a stip of styrene under the windows on port side of the cockpit. The fit of the clear part to the fuselage was obviously not perfect here and in real aircraft there are no removable panels here so panel line should be just slightly marked.
One other thing - where are decals that should be on panels in front of windshield (black rectangles with arrows and text inside)? I think they are there on Hasegawa decal sheet (I know they are on AH-64D sheet). Did they just disappear on pictures or you left them off for some reason?
Regards,
Pawel
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Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 01:44 AM UTC
FAUST
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 02:03 AM UTC
-Mmmmmmhhhh ......... yup
*Walks to the apache*
-Sigh......... what is he doing now
*roles a cigaret*
*tsssjak* cigaret lighted.
*starts to walk around the apache* thinks loudly
**** Nonononono what `s Dave doing now.. mmmmhhh not german... nice paintjob that`s for sure but what a dirty color.... my god .....OD!!! who wants to fly in that color??? That would look so much better when it was painted in Ambush scheme or something like that The rockettubes are quite nice. Great weathering too. decals are quite good. overall teh vehicle is well done mmmmhh I have only one comment:.......... it`s a heap of modern junk.
That`s all for now great job Dave on this ..... OD apache
*Walks to the apache*
-Sigh......... what is he doing now
*roles a cigaret*
*tsssjak* cigaret lighted.
*starts to walk around the apache* thinks loudly
**** Nonononono what `s Dave doing now.. mmmmhhh not german... nice paintjob that`s for sure but what a dirty color.... my god .....OD!!! who wants to fly in that color??? That would look so much better when it was painted in Ambush scheme or something like that The rockettubes are quite nice. Great weathering too. decals are quite good. overall teh vehicle is well done mmmmhh I have only one comment:.......... it`s a heap of modern junk.
That`s all for now great job Dave on this ..... OD apache
SS-74
Joined: May 13, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 03:05 AM UTC
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Sorry to everyone, but I just have to write it: just a moment ago I read the introduction post on this Forum (READ FIRST, with all the rules) and then jumped to this thread to see that you've broken ALL the rules of the forum here :-)
First - the model is finished, so it should be in the gallery, not here; than you all just write how great it is without pointing any flaws (as you should according to rules).
OK, end of complaining - I just found it funny to see such total lack of respect to the regulations :-)
And as I don't want to be off topic:
Dave, the Apache looks great, particulary the weathering (I would use a little less of it, but it is just a matter of taste), but... I think you should have used some filler or possibly a stip of styrene under the windows on port side of the cockpit. The fit of the clear part to the fuselage was obviously not perfect here and in real aircraft there are no removable panels here so panel line should be just slightly marked.
One other thing - where are decals that should be on panels in front of windshield (black rectangles with arrows and text inside)? I think they are there on Hasegawa decal sheet (I know they are on AH-64D sheet). Did they just disappear on pictures or you left them off for some reason?
Regards,
Pawel
Hi Pawell welcome to the site first.
Okay I am sorry, I never really read the introduction in the rivet review and I up till this moment had no idea that we are not suppose to post pic of completed models. Maybe I should be punished.
You are absolutely right on the two accounts for the Apache.
1. I could have used a very thin strip of stryene to fill in the gap under the window. there seems to be a 0.05 mm gap at the back side of the canopy. which can be improved. thanks.
2. The decals I left off on purpose. I have seen pic of rather dirty Apache sans these two access panel prints on the nose. Maybe I should use it, so it can be somewhat near perfect decaled.
Thanks for the comment.
Really appreciate it....
keenan
Joined: October 16, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 03:29 AM UTC
Vodnik,
Welcome aboard. The rivet review forum is used kinda loosly, I guess. Sometime they are "in
progress" and sometimes they are the finished model. In any case, Dave posted pictures of the Apache as he was working on it and asked for everyone's input while he was building it. You just happened to miss the first few. Hope that clears up any confusion.
Again, welcome aboard!!
Welcome aboard. The rivet review forum is used kinda loosly, I guess. Sometime they are "in
progress" and sometimes they are the finished model. In any case, Dave posted pictures of the Apache as he was working on it and asked for everyone's input while he was building it. You just happened to miss the first few. Hope that clears up any confusion.
Again, welcome aboard!!
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 04:38 AM UTC
Constructive criticsm,Dave.
Flat coat the tires,they are a bit shiny.
Or was the crew cheif out there with Armorall protectant?
(++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) piggies until the tuires get flat coat.
Flat coat the tires,they are a bit shiny.
Or was the crew cheif out there with Armorall protectant?
(++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) piggies until the tuires get flat coat.
SS-74
Joined: May 13, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 04:42 AM UTC
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Constructive criticsm,Dave.
Flat coat the tires,they are a bit shiny.
Or was the crew cheif out there with Armorall protectant?
(++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) piggies until the tuires get flat coat.
Arh Yes. Tired Flat coated. Thanks. (++)
TwistedFate
Joined: February 11, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 05:16 AM UTC
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Or was the crew cheif out there with Armorall protectant?
I'm sensing a Twisted dio in the works!!!
Good work Dave. Nice job on the desert weathering.
turrettoad13
Joined: February 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 05:25 AM UTC
Great job SS , man you got it all on this one . The insturment pannels are outstanding ,now all i have to do is build that farmer that shot one down in OIF .......mmmmm...nah . I rate it 4 pigs OUT OF A POSSIBLE 4
TURRETTOAD-13 PIG#82
I 'M FIXIN TA FIRE !!!
( THATS SOUTHERN FOR " ON THE WAY " )
TURRETTOAD-13 PIG#82
I 'M FIXIN TA FIRE !!!
( THATS SOUTHERN FOR " ON THE WAY " )
AJLaFleche
Joined: May 05, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 06:32 AM UTC
Good work.
On the photos...you might want to use a back drop that isn't as bright. A middle gray is good. You'll get more detail in your subject that way. You camera is seeing all that white on the wall and trying to get it to be properly exposed. The dark color of the Apache is then rendered even darker. What I use is a remnant I picked up a fabric store to use on displays. Chose a fabric that has no pattern and no sheen. A dark backdrop is dramatic but again makes a subject in the foreground hard to expose properly. :-)
On the photos...you might want to use a back drop that isn't as bright. A middle gray is good. You'll get more detail in your subject that way. You camera is seeing all that white on the wall and trying to get it to be properly exposed. The dark color of the Apache is then rendered even darker. What I use is a remnant I picked up a fabric store to use on displays. Chose a fabric that has no pattern and no sheen. A dark backdrop is dramatic but again makes a subject in the foreground hard to expose properly. :-)
Plasticbattle
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Joined: May 14, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 11:35 AM UTC
2 things stand out as impressive to me....... the cockpit detail and the weathering using the "yellow" dust. I like this as it gives the dark colour some fading,really shows up the detail and also gives it a nice dusty feel. With the amount of dust these things throw around when landing or taking off, it gives a realistic effect. Nicelt finished...... I like it! 
Harry_Bosch
Joined: April 19, 2003
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2003 - 04:18 AM UTC
Great Job, I really like the cockpit detail and the weathering.
Thanks for puting up all the pics!
Harry
Thanks for puting up all the pics!
Harry
WeWillHold
Joined: April 17, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2003 - 04:36 AM UTC
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; than you all just write how great it is without pointing any flaws (as you should according to rules).
Rivet Review is a great place to make constructive comments regarding modeler's submissions.
If there are flaws in a model, some viewers might "catch" them, others might not---some of this is can be driven by the viewers knowledge of the subject and modeling skills.
However "the rules" also include constructive comments of praise. This model deserves those, as well as the ones you have made. Both types of comments are appreciated by the modelers who post their work here.
Welcome to the site. :-)
Tanks46
Joined: June 02, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:35 PM UTC
Dave great Apache. Outstanding weathering and the cockpit loooks like you can climb into it and take it for a ride!
Butch Cassidy Tanks46
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andy007
Joined: May 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:55 PM UTC
Kia ora
Dave my main HK man that looks ...............................BRILLIANT as usual
Now all you have to do is do something armour,WWII and OD and allied
Dave my main HK man that looks ...............................BRILLIANT as usual
Now all you have to do is do something armour,WWII and OD and allied
ladymodelbuilder
Joined: February 26, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 06:43 AM UTC
(++) (++) Looks great Dave.... :-) :-) :-) (++)
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