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Revell 1/32-scale Bell 204, RNZAF colour scheme, nasty snap kit
Allok
post Oct 27 2008, 07:20 AM
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Looks like you guys are having so much fun I couldn't resist joining in.

The original box is not in the best shape. The kit is O.k, only a few bits missing.


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1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
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post Oct 27 2008, 07:23 AM
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Thirty minutes later;



This only a rough test fit.
The fit is shocking BTW.


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1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
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post Oct 27 2008, 07:25 AM
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Five minutes after that;



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The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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post Oct 27 2008, 08:03 AM
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I LIKE it!!! Never even seen this kit in any stores. sad.gif How cool is this?! Kinda like a 'transformers' kit that can be 're-animated' back into the box,....AFTER you're DONE with it?!! hah hah laugh.gif Kiwi markings are going to be the bomb. I couldn't find any pics of one in any of my books, so I'm gonna have to search tonight before going to bed. I gotta see what this is going to look like. Unique subject and markings, Allok....can't wait to see how it progresses. Looks like it's going to be a blast to play around with! More pics, more pics. Russ
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post Oct 30 2008, 07:37 AM
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I bought this kit off Ebay a while ago and regretted it the moment I opened the box. I've never heard of the "Code Red" Tv series but this kit is one of a set of three. The other two were the Chiefs car and a van.
Apparently, this was designed to be motorised and seems to be a simplified version of the Revell UH-1 kit.



Recognise the Dude on the right?


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The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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post Oct 30 2008, 07:45 AM
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After cleaning off about half a kilo of flash, the fit was decidedly better.
There is still a fairly nasty join along the top of the cabin but seeing as this is a Revell kit... Putty!





Can't wait to squirt some paint on it.


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The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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post Oct 30 2008, 12:42 PM
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Whoohoo! I see lots of potential here. It sure is a kick to play around with kits like this. Just a fun time to see what it'll morph into. Cool... cool.gif Did a quick search of Kiwi UH-1H's and read where there are 14 or so in 3rd Sq. at some base I couldn't pronounce. Guess they're being phased out soon? sad.gif Looks like they're painted in a low-viz grey scheme at present. Are you going to go that route, or paint it an earlier green scheme? Can't wait to see how ya pull off the markings! Russ
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post Oct 31 2008, 08:49 AM
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I intend to do this one in the green scheme. Pretty boring, I'm afraid.
I've scaled up some 1/48-scale decals.

Don't get too excited, Russ. I'm just going to glue this one together and paint it. This is the "Box stock derby", after all.
It won't look as cool as your latest builds but it will still look cool.


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The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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post Oct 31 2008, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(Allok @ Oct 30 2008, 07:37 AM) *
Recognise the Dude on the right?


Lorne Greene. His nickname was The Voice Of Doom when he was a radio announcer in Canada during WWII. His best claim to fame were the various TV series he starred in. Battlestar Galactica was my favorite! laugh.gif
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post Oct 31 2008, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(Astro32 @ Nov 1 2008, 08:23 AM) *
Lorne Greene. His nickname was The Voice Of Doom when he was a radio announcer in Canada during WWII. His best claim to fame were the various TV series he starred in. Battlestar Galactica was my favorite! laugh.gif


Of course, who could forget...er, that show...you know, with Michael Landon, and, er...Hoss, and, er...The Ponderosa...

Bonanza!

I remember "Lorne Greene's Last of the Wild" too.

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post Oct 31 2008, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(LSP_Kevin @ Oct 31 2008, 04:36 PM) *
Of course, who could forget...er, that show...you know, with Michael Landon, and, er...Hoss, and, er...The Ponderosa...

Bonanza!

I remember "Lorne Greene's Last of the Wild" too.

Kev


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post Nov 8 2008, 09:44 PM
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Painted green...





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The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
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post Nov 10 2008, 08:46 PM
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OOOooo, starting to look like a Heli-chopper now!!! Paint makes a bit of difference with this kit!


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post Nov 15 2008, 06:13 AM
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The home made decals didn't turn out as bad as I expected. (I did use half a litre of floor wax, however wink.gif )







The flat coat has left lots of tiny white specs all over the model, not quite sure how to remedy this.
Next up, I'll tint the glass and paint the rotor tips.

Keith.


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Keith "The re-animator" Allott
The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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post Dec 16 2008, 08:23 AM
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All done...







A truly horrible kit, don't buy one.
At least I've cleared a little space in Revell stash for the Ju 88.


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Keith "The re-animator" Allott
The 2010 schedule:
1/32-scale RNZAF P-40K Warhawk: Wings over Cambridge Forum,
1/32-scale RNZAF P-51D Mustang (TAF): LSP In Progress
1/33-scale Il-2T Shturmovik: Europeanmodeller , Paper ceiling hanger, 2010
1/32-scale Heinkel He 100D: 2010
1/32-scale RNZAF Grumman TBM Avenger: 2010
2009
1/32-scale RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk: LSP In progress
1/32-scale RAF (NZ) Brewster Buffalo B-339E: LSP Carrier Aircraft GB
1/32-scale Focke Wulf Fw 190A-6 Jabo: LSP In progress,
GALLERY
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