Mohawk helicopter

KiwiZac · October 13, 2023, 11:20:10 PM

As I said elsewhere: I wish I'd come up with this, it's utterly superb! I think I'm in love!!

NARSES2 · October 14, 2023, 06:34:44 AM

Quote from: kerick on October 13, 2023, 06:52:24 AMI was amazed I pulled the windscreen out of the vacuum cleaner undamaged. On to painting!

Did you buy a lottery ticket ?

Old Wombat · October 14, 2023, 07:43:18 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on October 14, 2023, 06:34:44 AM
Quote from: kerick on October 13, 2023, 06:52:24 AMI was amazed I pulled the windscreen out of the vacuum cleaner undamaged. On to painting!

Did you buy a lottery ticket ?

Why?

He just used up all his luck right there!

kerick · October 14, 2023, 01:49:28 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on October 14, 2023, 07:43:18 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on October 14, 2023, 06:34:44 AM
Quote from: kerick on October 13, 2023, 06:52:24 AMI was amazed I pulled the windscreen out of the vacuum cleaner undamaged. On to painting!

Did you buy a lottery ticket ?

Why? He just used up all his luck right there!

That's probably true! At least for a little while.

kerick · October 14, 2023, 10:07:24 PM

Well, I had a little luck left. At my club's contest and show today I found a micro scale decal sheet covering marine helicopters for 5 bucks and an old Airfix CH-46 Phrog to go with it for 4 bucks! So now I can have a coordinated pair for the display cabinet.

Rick Lowe · October 14, 2023, 11:59:11 PM

Score!

Wardukw · October 15, 2023, 12:12:55 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 14, 2023, 11:59:11 PM Score!

Agreed 👍 👍

kerick · October 19, 2023, 06:46:17 PM

I took a good look at the Phrog kit and it is complete except for the decals and instructions. Decals are covered and the instructions have been printed out courtesy of Scalemates. No interior bashing required so that's a win. I took a good look in the paint drawer and I have two bottles of USMC field green so a win there too. Now I just need my wife to go back to work and winter to set in so I have some time to do something!!

Wardukw · October 20, 2023, 12:17:23 AM

That's sounds like me right now Ken except for no wifey..had great scores but no time to do anything with em ..well it's a long weekend here so I'll have some time .

Captain Canada · October 20, 2023, 04:14:20 AM

Wow ! That looks amazing ! Glad you could save such a valuable piece

kerick · October 22, 2024, 04:46:04 PM

I resurrected this project the other day. I installed the canopy and masked it off with scotch tape. I got out the ancient tin of Humbrol field green. I had to stir for like half an hour but it was worth it. I used a wide brush and it went on like butter. It needs a second coat in a few spaces but it looks like it was sprayed on. We'll see what happens when I spray on some gloss for decals. I hope the color doesn't change too much. Pics to follow.

Wardukw · October 22, 2024, 07:23:36 PM

Its about time you brought this back to life Ken.,..this build is too cool not to finish

kerick · October 22, 2024, 07:33:36 PM

Now I have to build the CH-46 to go with it. I've entered it in the FIGB.

Captain Canada · October 23, 2024, 03:23:27 PM

Excellent ! Too cool of a build to forget about ! Looing forward to seeing more, and the -46 as well !

kerick · October 23, 2024, 06:57:02 PM

Here's a couple of pics. I'm not sure if this is really USMC green or not. I can always say it's faded from being out in the field. The gloss will change the color, question is how much. I don't recall where I found that can of Humbrol paint but it goes on really smooth and doesn't dry as fast as other brands, enamel or acrylic. If I find any more I'm going to snatch them up.

I'm going to try and get another coat on tonight and maybe gloss tomorrow. Decals has been my road block lately. This one will be a minimum amount so that will be easy. The Starviggen has six red dots and then a million tiny stencils. I'll have to break that up into sessions.