BradG Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Here's the boxtop of my entry. It won't be started right away as I still have other kits on the workbench that need to be finished. I'll probably do it straight OOB. Edited March 24, 2016 by BradG Girlscanplay2, Zero77, mywifehatesmodels and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Zactomodels provides a small but beautiful set that enhances the look of important details like the mast mounted sight and the IR jammer (not to mention the grilles, in- and outlets and various other details). Just saying... (Well, Werners Wings offers something too, not to forget, but Zactomans set should do the trick without going overboard if you have to watch costs and shedule...) With or without AM - Happy modelling! - dutik BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've got the Zacto set and can confirm it's worth it for the MMS alone BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Brad Looking forward to following your build Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 cool helo, certainly a very cool hero especially with the rotor mast. have fun building Brad. J. (btw weren't they used down under as well?) BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yes, the OH-58A is still used by Army Aviation as a scout helicopter. Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Obligatory sprue pictures. Looks pretty nice. Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 As mentioned I have an update set that in less parts not in the Zactoman set, which I highly recommend. The biggest thing is the new cowling, but there are other things in the set that aren't in the Zactoman set. May I also recommend the Fireball Modelworks decals. Beautiful work. Also Army Cast has the new M3P .50 cal gun system if you want to upgrade that. Of course the single point reference is the Squadron/Signal Walk Around book. Floyd Vandy 1 VX 4, Zero77 and BradG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Ok, what colour are these things? The instructions say the paint is an 80/20 mix of black and white, but I've seen some painted very dark OD to faded OD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Brad i built one maybe a year and a half ago...the fit of the canopy is going to be a real pain to get done seamlessly, also the fuselage seams to fill around the top part and the reflector behind the main rotor is going to be a bit of a handful... I painted mine dark OD then faded it really bad as seen in alot of the reference pictures (if you need any inspiration just let me know ill send you some of the links and the such i used). I left mine with one of the side doors off to show all the nice electronics inside. you can make a really nice kit out of it with the engine exposed and all, just needs alot of work. Ah did i mention the crew DONT fit in the seats whichever way you modify them?? i think their behinds are too wide and their legs too long lol Just some of the pitfalls i encountered. Best of luck buddy! Karim BradG and Vandy 1 VX 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Watching what was the greatest NRL grand final ever tonight, I started clipping and gluing a little. Not bad thus far. Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Ok, what colour are these things? The instructions say the paint is an 80/20 mix of black and white, but I've seen some painted very dark OD to faded OD. The only completely accurate color is Model Master ACRYLIC US Army Helicopter Green. The enamel is too grey but a great color to weather with. I haven't checked out the Hanaka one yet. I have it but haven't sprayed it. Floyd BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 will be watching this one with alot of interest BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 I've decided to do as much gluing as possible before paint as it's pretty much two colours; black interior and helo green or drab exterior. As you can see it'll buttoned up too, I don't usually leave panels open on my builds. The one thing I probably will do is leave off the doors. Having a look at pictures it seems they were often removed, I suppose for visibility or comfort reasons. Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 This will do me for tonight. Out2gtcha and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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