That Hip is looking Hip!!! Sharp paint job, looking forward to seeing how that kristal klear works.

Thanks. Won't be long before I get to that stage..
"Q"

Good job red very crisp and clean

More done on my little Mil

Almost there Jess looking good thanks for taking part

It's decal time...all 4 of them Also time to address the windows. I mentioned earlier that I was going to use Krystal Kleer (KK) for the windows instead of the kit supplied ones. KK is really easy to use. It is somewhat like a thick white glue that dries clear and can be used for many things...not just making windows. To start, you need a tooth pick, a paint brush and a Q-tip. Dip the toothpick into the KK and get a fair amount on it. Not too much as it can and will run on you. Once you use it once or twice, you'll figure out how much to use. Place the KK laden toothpick into said window opening and touch it to one side. The KK will grab the side. Now, move the toothpick around in the opening to spread the KK. It will form a film over the window opening. Slowly pull the toothpick out and viola', one window ready for drying. It is that simple. I'm not sure just how large an opening you can do with this stuff, but little windows are a snap and make things so much easier to deal with rather than masking etc. It will take upwards of an hour to dry depending on how heavy you applied the material. The q-tip and paint brush are for any goofs. Best to clean it up quickly as once it set, it will take considerably more effort....been there done that.
I mentioned you can use it for other purposes....
Canopy attachment, gap filler, PE adhesive, simulate glass instrument faces...etc. I use this in conjunction with Future for attaching my canopies. It dries clear, doesn't attack the plastic and cleans up really easy using just a wet paint brush.. Hope this helps those who asked about using the KK material. "Q"

Thank you for that! I look forward to seing the result. It is easier to see how it works with the visual aid. I may have to pick some of that up and do the same on my hip.

My pleasure. Hope it works out for you as well. Now to do the other side. "Q"

All of a sudden it's in colour!





Touching up to follow...

Jess I'm glad to see you got some paint flowing and your heading towards the finish line

By the way guys don't forget to sign up for pin-ups 2 lots of fun last time and something for everyone to build.

Well I am going to call this one finished.





For such a small kit it took quite a bit of work and the engines had more detailing to paint than I realized. I thought that adding the support cables and adding the wood planking to the base helped make everything a little more realistic. I enjoyed this project as I like to model things that are not that well known.

Thank you for the campaign idea Justin, I enjoyed it.

Randy

thanks for taking part and good show fantastic model sir please dont forget to post in the gallery

A little more progress on the hip. Painted, decaled, windows installed, landing gear legs installed, rotor's installed. Still need to do some minor paint touch up and add the fiddly bits. She should be complete here shortly. Thanks for looking. "Q"
ps. I attached a couple of pics of my new buddies. My wildlife photography class adopted them this past week end. Farah and Apollo. Both of them mugged me Sunday morning while playing. Seems they took a liking to me. Nothing like wolf slobber all over your head to make you feel loved.

Nice shots on both the wolves are majestic

Thanks Justin. Well, the Hip is complete or as complete as it is going to be at this point. Seems my port side window grew legs and walked away If I find it later I can attach it then. As she sits now, it''ll be a bit breezy during flight. Definitely not my best work, but she pairs nicely with her heavy armed brother the Hind. Thanks for a fun campaign. Onward! "Q"

Good finish Q hope nobody falls out Don't forget to post in the gallery sir

Thanks. Already taken care of in the gallery. "Q"

Thank you for taking part sir don't forget pin-ups 2

You're welcome Justin and thank you for the kind words.

Randy

... And I am ordering kristal klear

I am back in the saddle after a brief vacation up north. Matt; did you have a nasty gap by the top hatch? It would just not glue, and my clamps would not hold it as tightly as I wanted it. So, I just ca'd it as close as I could, and puttied it. Also, the Eduard Mask set does not include masks for the cabin windows, so as mentioned earlier I ordered Kristal Klear. It should be here tomorrow, and as tomorrow is a day off, more progress will certainly follow.

I managed to get a bit more done today. Tomorrow I plan to finish the landing gear, and time permitting, hit it with a gloss coat.

looking good nice job,love the camo.

No problem here, but then again I had several clamps, pieces of tape and rubber bands holding mine in place. Good luck with the Krystal Kleer, I'm sure you'll like how it comes out. Camo is looking good..
"Q"

Well I will need to get some more big clamps! More for future projects. Last weekend I went to a contest, entered some kits, and wound up buying the 1/35 Trumpy Chinook... Anyway, as promised, clearcoated, rotor assembled, and gear on.