MWS Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 This is my attempt at the Academy AH -1Z. The added pictures are pretty late in the construction and paint. I found this forum looking for reference on the door hinges, exhaust and under wing ordinance. Please do not be to harsh as this is only my second attempt after a near 30 year layoff.
Bradley25mm Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 That looks like fantastic progress. Especially for someone who’s been away from the hobby for 30 years. Don’t worry about people being harsh. I’ve never seen, or experienced that on this forum. If anything, you’ll get all the help you need, as long as you ask. Keep those pictures coming! Chris
Mark Deliduka Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 Mark I see no reason to be harsh. This is exceptional work! Far better than I could do on this model. You've done a beautiful job so far, I'm looking forward to seeing more.
ghodges Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 We're almost always our own harshest critics....I have to agree with the Duke, looking good to me! Finish it up, learn from it and apply those to the next build. Looking forward to seeing your finished pics! Gil
MWS Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) Almost done, decals, touch up, panel wash and dull coat. Edited June 15, 2020 by MWS Wrong pic
Bradley25mm Posted June 15, 2020 Report Posted June 15, 2020 Looks great Mark. The detail painting on the rotor head is crisp and clean. The Hellfire’s and 2.75” rocket pods look sharp as well. Things are really coming together now. Your in the homestretch buddy!. I’m really excited to see the finished model. Chris
MWS Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Finally finished. I now know the meaning of "fiddyly bits". Let's see I broke the hell fire assembly, the low air speed sensor, the inspection handle on the tail, the main rotor control rods, and a sidewinder. I want to thank Chris for his advice and encouragement. Edited June 29, 2020 by MWS Did not upload photos
MWS Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Posted June 29, 2020 I am not sure if you can see the guts I put into the sensor turret. I cut some sprues and hollowed them and then cut some clear sprues and made lenses. 1
Mark Deliduka Posted June 29, 2020 Report Posted June 29, 2020 Awesome job! Brilliant addition to the inside of the sensor pod. Way to go and congrats on finishing this.
ghodges Posted June 30, 2020 Report Posted June 30, 2020 Adding my praises to the rest! Good looking addition to your collection and I'd have never even thought you had the least problem at the end by the results! Gil
Bradley25mm Posted June 30, 2020 Report Posted June 30, 2020 Very nice looking bird. Sensor ball looks good with your add-one. Interesting color you used on the lenses. What did you use to color the Hellfire lenses? Chris
MWS Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Posted July 1, 2020 I used testor's model master guards red on the tip of the hellfires then cemented the lenses. I had used the sensor mask to cut a holographic "decal" from a holiday bag but in the end decided not to. I colored the inside with a purple sharpie on the large lens and a yellow one on the smaller lens. The guts slipped while drying so the projectors did not line up properly.
MWS Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Posted July 1, 2020 Thanks to all of you for the encouragement. My family wants to know how come the rest of the internet aren't as nice and positive as you guys. Thank you
Mark Deliduka Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 21 hours ago, MWS said: Thanks to all of you for the encouragement. My family wants to know how come the rest of the internet aren't as nice and positive as you guys. Thank you Probably because the rest of the internet ain't model builders! LOL! 🤣
Medicman71 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 Very nice work! The additional details make even better!
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