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Maxymilian
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 09:36 AM UTC
Hello Folks
This model is not my usuall subject, but being in some modeling crisis recently i pull different things from my stash and that is one of them.
It is a very simple model, but on the other hand with a bit of attention and AM parts it can be done into a very nice and detail piece. I am already thinking about another one.
I had few problems with it, especially canopy and because i usually build modern armor i wasn't sure about painting, weathering etc

Well enough talking, please judge:









russamotto
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Utah, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 11:24 AM UTC
Looks very nice. I got this kit (earlier edition with Desert Storm decals) from a friend and my boy wants to build it with me. I hope it turns out as well as yours.
NickZour
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Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 12:47 AM UTC
That's great


Cheers Nick
vonHengest
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 11:14 AM UTC
Very nice Adam! I too have the older kit in my collection, and I was wondering how long it took you to build yours?
HeavyArty
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 01:51 PM UTC
It looks very nice. Good job on it.
Blueheeler
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New South Wales, Australia
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 04:52 PM UTC
Brilliant!
Maxymilian
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 05:15 PM UTC
Hello
thanks for the good opinions, i am glad that you guys like it.


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Very nice Adam! I too have the older kit in my collection, and I was wondering how long it took you to build yours?

Well, because i wasn't really rushing with it it was on and off for let's say 1 month.
There is a bit of filling and sanding, but nothing major.
If you don't go for the option with AM parts it is a pretty easy kit with not many parts.
One thing will cause trouble, canopy doesn't fit very well, so i think that leaving it open from both sides will make your life a bit easier.
mother
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New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 05:29 PM UTC
Agree with all, definitely a great build. The paint and weathering looks like the real ones I saw, especially the exhaust staining on the tail boom. Now that you have the painting and weathering down will we see a second helicopter built soon…or maybe a modern jet?

Happy Modeling,
Joe
Maxymilian
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 06:44 AM UTC

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Agree with all, definitely a great build. The paint and weathering looks like the real ones I saw, especially the exhaust staining on the tail boom. Now that you have the painting and weathering down will we see a second helicopter built soon…or maybe a modern jet?

Happy Modeling,
Joe


Well you never now, i was in "labour" with this one for a long time. Got few ideas, i will strart a building blog in the future.
vonHengest
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 08:59 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hello
thanks for the good opinions, i am glad that you guys like it.


Quoted Text

Very nice Adam! I too have the older kit in my collection, and I was wondering how long it took you to build yours?

Well, because i wasn't really rushing with it it was on and off for let's say 1 month.
There is a bit of filling and sanding, but nothing major.
If you don't go for the option with AM parts it is a pretty easy kit with not many parts.
One thing will cause trouble, canopy doesn't fit very well, so i think that leaving it open from both sides will make your life a bit easier.


Very good, I will definitely leave the canopy open. I have a bit of PE for mine, so that will probably double my build time. Again, very nice build Adam
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 11:17 PM UTC
Great build, Adam. It looks great and those decals are stunning.

Thanks for sharing
ShawnM
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Missouri, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2010 - 03:10 AM UTC
great job!
Looking forward to building mine
entlim
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2010 - 09:21 AM UTC
NYSHE!
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