BloorwestSiR Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks Paul! We're going camping in northern Ontario. The plan is to stay in a couple of provincial parks and see the fall colours. At this time of the year, there shouldn't be to many bugs around. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'm Jealous Carl that you get to go camping, Man Wish I could go to. I used to go allot with my parents Here in Florida . Hope you enjoy yourself and I will be watching your build cause I am building the same exact kit for the group build to. Chris Causey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 So I have a bit of progress to report on. I fitted the second set of pilot seats to the cockpit and they're a much better fit: From there, I was able to test fit the Dragon crew figures: For the co-pilot, I was missing his left leg. I was originally going to substitute the left leg from the Academy co-pilot figure but I noticed he has feet on the pedals. I instead used the Academy side gunner's legs and that worked out. I had to do a bit of fiddling to get the co-pilot into his seat, especially with the side armour in place. Here they are for a trial run with the interior inside the main fuselage. I wanted to check they all fit in. The side gunner will need an ammo belt for his M-60 added along with the bungee cord support. And a view from head on: Once I have the IP painted, the fuselage sides are ready to be closed up. Carl Daniel Leduc, Girlscanplay2 and Iain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Nice !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Looking Great Carl! The Crew will look very cool in their "office" keep up the excellent work! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Dam nice !! Coming along great. The figures are really coming together.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Excellent Carl - love the figures... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Look very cool with figures. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluxe Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 the model goes well, the figures given life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nice work Carl ! This is going to be an awesome build, and figures are just icing on the cake! Can't wait to see how it all comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks everyone! I rarely use crew figures of any sort but for some reason,the Huey didn't look right without a crew. Here's another view of the interior now that I have the IP and controls mounted: The pilot's feet don't quite reach the pedals. I think that's because if you use the Eduard PE, it moves the pedals forward. I can't do much about it at this point so I'm going to leave it for now. Art least I don't have to worry about the copilot's feet since they're on the floor. Carl Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 I made a bit more progress last night. After checking the photo of the cockpit I noticed that the copilot's pedals had come off. I thankfully found and reattached them. I also decided to add the helmet mics for the crew and a piece of paper for the copilot to hold. I think that has made a noticeable chance. I decided to mount the front doors while I had the fuselage in halves as they need a bit of prodding to get to for reasonably well. I also mounted the two windows above the flight for the same reason. With such large openings on either side, I decided to paint the fuselage first before closing it up. I masked off the edges of the crew area, the inside of the upper windows, and the anti glare section on the nose. There's going to be touch up after I join them together but I think this will be easier. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Here's the port side ready for paint: Both halves after a coat of Xtracrylic Faded Olive Drab. The copilot's side after removing the masking tape: Carl Edited October 21, 2014 by BloorwestSiR Bill Cross and blackbetty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Wow ! nice progress !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluxe Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 umm interestingfirst painting before assembling ... ummm excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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