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kitnut617

#15
April 08, 2015, 03:59:33 PM Last Edit: April 08, 2015, 04:01:11 PM by kitnut617
Quote from: Mossie on April 07, 2015, 02:49:01 AM
I was going to use the rotor from the Puma, but I'm missing a blade. :banghead:  I had it not long ago, but I can't find it anywhere.  

If you don't get this finished in time Simon, I can send you a spare blade or two but there's no way to get them to you this week I'm afraid.  I bought a ""mystery"' box of kits at a recent LMS closing down sale, and it had a Airfix Puma in the bunch of kits I got. And as I already have another in the stash, this one could be broken down for spare parts.
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kerick

#16
April 08, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
Just take the Sea King blades and trim them off a bit.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
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Captain Canada

#17
April 08, 2015, 05:51:39 PM
That is gorgeous. Love the look of the engine housing..... :thumbsup:
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Where's my beer ?

Mossie

#18
April 09, 2015, 01:58:36 AM
Quote from: kitnut617 on April 08, 2015, 03:59:33 PM
Quote from: Mossie on April 07, 2015, 02:49:01 AM
I was going to use the rotor from the Puma, but I'm missing a blade. :banghead:  I had it not long ago, but I can't find it anywhere. 

If you don't get this finished in time Simon, I can send you a spare blade or two but there's no way to get them to you this week I'm afraid.  I bought a ""mystery"' box of kits at a recent LMS closing down sale, and it had a Airfix Puma in the bunch of kits I got. And as I already have another in the stash, this one could be broken down for spare parts.

Quote from: kerick on April 08, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
Just take the Sea King blades and trim them off a bit.

Thanks guys!

Cheers for the offer Robert, but I actually went out and bought a Tamiya SH-60B Sea Hawk kit yesterday!  The idea was to get it together as quick as possible so I didn't want to trim the blades.  As it turns out I think I might have to anyway, even with the Sea Hawks blades.  It also gave me a few other parts that were useful.

Quote from: Captain Canada on April 08, 2015, 05:51:39 PM
That is gorgeous. Love the look of the engine housing..... :thumbsup:

Ah, unfortunately the engine housing isn't the same on my build!  I've gone with side pods nicked from a Mangusta model.  They look a little small, but I'm hoping to add some kind of IR suppressors to bulk them out a bit.

I'm certain I won't finish this on time.  I was expecting it to be a 'plug and play' build but I'm doing a lot more scratch-bashing than I thought.  I've been working into the wee-hours and to be honest I'm just knackered!  I might just continue with this one or put a super-quick build together before the deadline.

I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Captain Canada

#19
April 09, 2015, 04:13:06 AM
You might not finish in time, but it's been a good excuse to get a thought into a build ! And you might as well bash an easy build together in the meantime....might actually help get this one done quicker.

:thumbsup:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Mossie

#20
April 09, 2015, 06:19:10 AM
That's very true.  I've had a distinct lack of mojo for well over a year, I've started plenty an finished and nothing.  This build has reminded me that I can just problem solve a build as I go.

I'll have a look at what I've got for a blitz build....
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

kerick

#21
April 09, 2015, 06:43:31 AM
Careful, when you force yourself to build something it can turn into work! We all have plenty of that to do anyway.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Dizzyfugu

#22
April 09, 2015, 06:44:44 AM
That's inspiring and makes me wonder if I could bash Hawker Hawk trainer (very close shape to the Pucara if you delete the air intakes!) with some heli components for a fast attcka helicopter...? Earmarked for the long idea/project list!  :thumbsup:

NARSES2

#23
April 09, 2015, 07:04:24 AM
The One Week builds really can get you out of the modelling doldrums so glad it has Mossie  :thumbsup:

Must admit if I find my motivation lacking I grab a nice simple kit from the stash and build it out of the box for a nice quick build. Gives me the motivation for more messy ones  :thumbsup:
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Mossie

#24
April 09, 2015, 07:25:07 AM
Quote from: kerick on April 09, 2015, 06:43:31 AM
Careful, when you force yourself to build something it can turn into work! We all have plenty of that to do anyway.

Yes, that's kind of what happened.  I'm enjoying it, but I was just worn out and that's not what it's about.

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on April 09, 2015, 06:44:44 AM
That's inspiring and makes me wonder if I could bash Hawker Hawk trainer (very close shape to the Pucara if you delete the air intakes!) with some heli components for a fast attcka helicopter...? Earmarked for the long idea/project list!  :thumbsup:

Your welcome, I definitely look forward to seeing that one!

Quote from: NARSES2 on April 09, 2015, 07:04:24 AM
The One Week builds really can get you out of the modelling doldrums so glad it has Mossie  :thumbsup:

Must admit if I find my motivation lacking I grab a nice simple kit from the stash and build it out of the box for a nice quick build. Gives me the motivation for more messy ones  :thumbsup:

Cheers Chris, I thin it's what I needed, a modelling kick up the backside! :thumbsup:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Dizzyfugu

#25
April 09, 2015, 07:36:17 AM
Quote from: Mossie on April 09, 2015, 07:25:07 AM
Your welcome, I definitely look forward to seeing that one!

Just a thought that struck me. Maybe mash up a Hawk with parts from the wacky Italeri Mi-28? But that will be another story and not materialize on short notice...

jsport

#26
April 09, 2015, 02:52:09 PM
Sure plenti o folks will want to see :thumbsup:

KiwiZac

#27
April 09, 2015, 07:08:09 PM
Quote from: jsport on April 09, 2015, 02:52:09 PM
Sure plenti o folks will want to see :thumbsup:
I'm one!!! Go for it, GB be damned!
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kerick

#28
April 09, 2015, 08:24:26 PM
We will be nagging you to finish this regardless of the group build. :thumbsup:
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Mossie

#29
April 09, 2015, 11:13:27 PM
Ha ha!  Okay guys, you've got my arm up my back, I'll get onto it as soon as the 1WGB is over.

Right now, I've got an OOB Hawker Sea Hawk on the go, I'll open a thread shortly.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.
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