Guest Clunkmeister Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think I will too. My issue is a complete lack of documentation. I know nothing on these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 im happy that you found ok belly fit with no issues! good luck mate shep Out2gtcha and HL-10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Main fuselage halves have been put together. I used a bit of tape to hold it all together as it set. No major problems found when putting it all together. Tape off, all fitted together well. Just carrying on with the cockpit: The paper seats in the main cabin turned out well: Thanks for looking Uncarina, Fooesboy, Gazzas and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Lovely. Out2gtcha and HL-10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Love it. This is one big helo. HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Angelo, i'm late to the party but glad i managed to catch up. Ive been wanting to get one for a while now. I would suggest you grab a copy of MiM as they have a complete build article in issue 59 and it might be of help for the trickier areas! Looking forward to more ! Karim HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 There was also a short build in SAMI June '16 HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 The Pilots' seats are nicely detailed resin casting with seatbelts made from paper straps and etched buckles. All I added was a representation of the fleece seat pad. This was done using Milliput which was textured with wire wool. Once painted, There is a lot of detail to be added to the outside, etched, resin, and plastic parts: It is quite a size: Thanks for looking johncrow, sandokan, Starfighter and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Pleasure to follow your progress! The seats look fabulous and the painted fleece looks very convincing! It's quite a big helo i see K HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I like it a lot! HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have adjusted the seat harness to a five point configuration, but just adding the crotch strap! Next bit of work was to rectify a small problem. Fly only include 3 flat transparent pieces for the cabin window, and none for the door! A template was made using masking tape: The kit includes the larger windows for the Navy version, so I transferred the template to one of those, and cut myself a new clear panel for the door. And I have the problem solved Next I fitted the instrument panel to the shroud and put it into place in the cockpit. Fly provide individual decals for the instruments, but some are out of register . So maybe some replacements from our aftermarket friends should be sourced next time? (if there ever is a next time!) The cabin door was fitted to it's etched guide rails and it can actually open and close! I was going to call it a day, but I couldn't sleep so I just sat down at my desk and had a long session adding the undercarriage, canopy, and various other fixtures and fittings: Still a lot more pieces to add, and I have ordered some etched mesh as I want to have a go at making the intake screen, rather than used the resin cover. Stay tuned! Thanks for continuing to look, and all the input, Angelo Uncarina, Rdrunner, Gazzas and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Very nice detailing! HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 That's cool..the sliding doors are bonkers! HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 A "problem" with this kit, among others! is that the air intake grill is not supplied. All you get is a resin cast of the FOD cover. I have been trying to form some types of mesh to produce the grill and the only one that will hold a shape is Halford's aluminium car repair mesh: I know the mesh is over scale, but I don't think it is too much over. For the frame work I plan to use scrap etch frame and metal foil. Thanks for looking, Angelo phantomdriver, Doctorgaz, sandokan and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 beautiful model. and great work HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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